Category Archives: Local News
Burgess awarded KLC's Excellence in City Governance award
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Park City Commissioner Mike Burgess was recently awarded the Level II Excellence in City Governance Award from the Kentucky League of Cities. The Kentucky League of ...
Nov 04, 2024
Glasgow's leaf-collection service begins Monday
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 Local leaves have had plenty of arid weather lately to help them morph into dryer versions of themselves, easily tousled from branches when windy days like ...
Nov 04, 2024
Fish and Wildlife recruit dies during training exercise in Glasgow
By GAGE WILSON and MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 One person died during a Kentucky Fish and Wildlife water training exercise at the Barren County Family YMCA on Nov. 1. William Bailey, 24, of Richmo...
Nov 01, 2024
Summer trial dates set for Bennett, Logsdon murder cases
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 Trial dates have been set for the trial of Cheryl Leighanne Bennett and her mother, Donna Cheryl Logsdon, who are accused of murdering Michael "Mickey" Logs...
Nov 01, 2024
GALLERY: Trick-or-Treating on South Green Street in Glasgow
Despite the rainy weather, community members participate in Trick-or-Treating at houses located along South Green Street on Thursday, Oct. 31, in Glasgow. Will Perkins/Glasgow News 1
Nov 01, 2024
Glasgow police announce Nov. safety checkpoints
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Police Department has announced some locations for planned checkpoints throughout November. Safety checkpoints will be, but not limited to, Columbia Avenue, W...
Nov 01, 2024
Barren County students experience distracted driving simulator
Words by MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Trojan Academy freshmen were given a unique opportunity to experience impaired and distracted driving on the campus of Barren County High School on Oct. 31. Le...
Oct 31, 2024
One flown to Louisville hospital after wreck in Glasgow
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 One person was flown to the University of Louisville hospital after an Oct. 30 wreck on West Main Street. According to a press release from the Glasgow Police Depart...
Oct 31, 2024
Ky. 68 north of Edmonton closed due to crash
Staff Report WCLU Radio According to the Metcalfe County Emergency Management, there has been a commercial vehicle crash in the 2000 block of Greensburg Road/Ky. 68. The roadway is completely closed a...
Oct 31, 2024
Library reports over $2M in savings during 23-24 fiscal year
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Libraries are hubs of free services; from the numerous programs and the free books to the free internet access and the variety of available public spaces. Libraries ...
Oct 31, 2024