Category Archives: Local News
Kentucky to receive millions in federal funding for mental health services
By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern September 21, 2026 Kentucky will receive $17 million in federal funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Gov. Andy Beshear announced ...
Sep 22, 2026
Appeals court tosses $22.5 million judgment in 2012 Glasgow-area workplace death case
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Court of Appeals has reversed a multimillion-dollar judgment tied to a deadly 2012 workplace accident along Ky. 90 east of Glasgow, ordering all claims in the ...
Sep 22, 2026
Griffin Jackson finishes second at regional golf tournament; Glasgow, Barren finish third and sixth as teams
By James Brown Glasgow News 1 For the third time in four years, Glasgow narrowly missed advancing to the first round of the boys’ state golf tournament as a team. Last year, Bowling Green beat G...
Sep 21, 2026
Bomb squad detonates active tank shell found in Cave City apartment
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Bomb squad members safely detonated what police say was an active tank shell found in a Cave City apartment after the resident called 911 with concerns about the device....
Sep 21, 2026
Three people indicted in Barren County child sex abuse cases
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Barren County grand jury has returned indictments against three people on multiple child sex abuse charges involving young victims, according to grand jury documents. The...
Sep 21, 2026
Caverna High School plans College App Day
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Caverna High School will host College App Day from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. Gifted and talented coordinator Jessie Hampton said colleges from around Kentucky will...
Sep 21, 2026
Groove & Glow hot air balloon festival returns to Glasgow Municipal Airport
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Groove & Glow is set to bring hot air balloons, live music and family activities back to Glasgow Municipal Airport this Saturday evening. Entertain Glasgow, which orga...
Sep 20, 2026
Boys and Girls Club, Caverna schools start visual arts partnership
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Boys & Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County, and Caverna Independent School’s Visual Arts Class are beginning a new collaboration that will give Caverna visual...
Sep 19, 2026
Part of South Green to close Monday and Tuesday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow drivers are being urged to plan ahead for a temporary closure on South Green Street this coming week. According to the Glasgow Police Department, South Green Street...
Sep 19, 2026
RECAP: Trojans drop tough one to Purples, 27-19
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 In their first district contest of the season, the Barren County Trojans fell to Bowling Green, 27-19. The loss dropped to Trojans to 3-2 overall and 0-1 in district action...
Sep 18, 2026