Category Archives: Local News
Turner first non-athlete, non-coach inducted into BCHS Athletic Hall of Fame
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Jay Turner, The Voice of the Trojans, was among those inducted into the 2026 Barren County High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Fifty-year broadcasting veteran Turner,...
Jan 12, 2026
Glasgow council to consider rezoning, water and sewer bond refinancing
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow City Council will meet Monday, Jan. 12, with several ordinances returning for second readings and new business centered on long-term financial planning fo...
Jan 12, 2026
Park City to discuss appointment; city accounts at Monday meeting
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Park City Commission will meet Monday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m. in the conference room at Park City Hall, with a full agenda that includes multiple board appointments, ...
Jan 12, 2026
Spec building not planned for lots 2 and 6 in South Cooper
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Speculative buildings aren’t in the plans for the available lots at the South Cooper Industrial Park in Glasgow. Barren County Economic Authority President and...
Jan 12, 2026
Park City husband and wife commissioners resign
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Park City Commissioners Mike Burgess and Linda Burgess, who are husband and wife, both submitted their resignation letters Friday, Jan. 9. "I am resigning my position...
Jan 09, 2026
Glasgow man gets 2 years probation for sexual misconduct
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow man charged with sexual abuse entered into a guilty plea in Barren County Circuit Court to an amended charge of sexual misconduct, and was sentenced to t...
Jan 09, 2026
State education board seeks award nominations
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Students, parents and community members in Barren County have the chance to nominate an educator or group for statewide recognition. The Kentucky Board of Education will be...
Jan 09, 2026
Barren school board tables sale of property near Red Cross Elementary
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Schools Board of Education tabled the sale of property near Red Cross Elementary during its regular monthly meeting Thursday night at the district's ce...
Jan 09, 2026
Caverna board hears support for superintendent Abell contract extension
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 It was standing room only at the Caverna Board of Education's first meeting of the year, with most attendees present for a single agenda item: the renewal of Superint...
Jan 09, 2026
Glasgow City Council headed for primary election
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Updated as of 12:34 p.m. on Jan. 9 Glasgow City Council candidates will compete against one another at the ballot box earlier than anticipated. The city council is n...
Jan 08, 2026