Category Archives: Local News
Kentucky treasurer’s office aims to expand, streamline unclaimed property returns in 2026
by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern December 31, 2025 FRANKFORT - In the year to come, Kentucky Treasurer Mark Metcalf hopes to expand and streamline services in his office that return unclaimed prop...
Dec 31, 2025
Bond increased in Glasgow strangulation case
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man charged with strangulation requested a preliminary hearing during his Barren County District Court appearance on Dec. 30. District Judge Gabe Pendleton...
Dec 31, 2025
Gilliam explains what happens if train derails in Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 30, a train derailed in Todd County, Ky., that closed a portion of a roadway and necessitated a shelter-in-place order. C...
Dec 31, 2025
A New Year’s Eve staple: the history of Auld Lang Syne
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Today is New Year’s Eve and for many people that means a night of Black-eyed peas, watching the ball drop in New York City and singing Auld Lang Syne — a...
Dec 31, 2025
North Jackson’s Wessling recognized by Barren school board
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Malcom Wessling, a fifth-grader at North Jackson Elementary, was named the Student of the Month for Barren County Schools during the district's December board of education ...
Dec 31, 2025
Train derails in Todd County
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 There has been a train derailment in southern Todd County. WEKT reports that around 31 train cars derailed early this morning, and at least two were carrying molten sulfur....
Dec 30, 2025
$212.9M awarded to rural Ky hospitals
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Millions of dollars are coming to Kentucky’s rural communities over the next five years, according to an announcement from Governor Andy Beshear’s office...
Dec 30, 2025
Barren County Clerk’s, Sheriff’s Office to be open Dec. 31
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Though it will be New Year’s Eve, people will still be able to attend to their vehicle and county tax needs. Barren County Clerk Helena Chase Birdwell said her office...
Dec 30, 2025
Glasgow man requests preliminary hearing in murder case
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow man accused of murder requested a preliminary hearing during his Barren County District Court appearance on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Judge Gabe Pendleton set hi...
Dec 30, 2025
Teen enters not-guilty plea in fatal collision court case
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Metcalfe County teen charged with murder, wanton endangerment and assault pleaded not guilty during his initial Barren County Circuit Court appearance on Monday, D...
Dec 30, 2025