Category Archives: Local News
Barren youth baseball team wins state tourney
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County 12U baseball team has qualified for the Cal Ripken Ohio Valley Regional Tournament. They won the West Kentucky Cal Ripken State Tournament Major 70 over t...
Jul 17, 2026
CARE POWER HOUR: Angel learns to never give up
Editor's Note: In the weeks leading up to the CARE Power Hour Luncheon, GlasgowNews1 is sharing the stories of survivors who show the strength, hope, and impact behind this annual event. Read all stor...
Jul 17, 2026
100 years ago: Glasgow Town Marshal killed in action
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 One hundred years ago Glasgow Town Marshal Harry Collins was shot and killed while responding to a call. It was Sunday, July 18, 1926. The killing came in the middle of ...
Jul 17, 2026
Glasgow targets fall completion for downtown retaining wall repairs
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A key downtown retaining wall and access project could be finished this fall, according to Glasgow Public Works Director Jim McGowen, improving safety and walkability near ...
Jul 16, 2026
Glasgow Christian Academy sues former principal, husband, company over alleged misuse of funds
By James Brown Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Christian Academy has filed a civil lawsuit against its former principal, her husband and their company, alleging the group converted and misused school funds fol...
Jul 16, 2026
DAV to retire worn American flags in Glasgow
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Disabled American Veterans chapter in Glasgow is inviting the community to a public flag retirement ceremony planned for Saturday, July 18, 2026. The event will run fro...
Jul 16, 2026
Barren River Lake finally reaches summer pool level
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren River Lake has finally reached its normal summer pool level, but visitors are still waiting to find out when popular swimming beaches will reopen. The lake is now at...
Jul 16, 2026
Liberty tree planted on Glasgow square to mark 250th anniversary of U.S. founding
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Glasgow and Barren County leaders marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on July 15, 2026, by planting a symbolic “liberty tree” on the Glasgow pu...
Jul 16, 2026
Johnson property Ad Hoc Committee narrows priorities for proposals
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 The Johnson Farm Ad Hoc Committee met Tuesday, July 14 at the Luska J. Twyman Municipal Building to discuss what should be included in the request, which outlines what t...
Jul 15, 2026
Data center concerns dominate first zoning town hall
By Allyson Dix For Glasgow News 1 Around 100 people gathered in Temple Hill on Tuesday evening for the first in a series of town hall meetings expected to discuss zoning in Barren County. The meeting ...
Jul 15, 2026