Category Archives: Local News
Kentucky still faces housing gap
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern August 5, 2026 LEXINGTON - Kentucky is still not building nearly enough homes across all incomes, but especially for lower-income people, to bridge the state's large ...
Aug 6, 2026
Interim committee receives update on state budget revenues
Legislative Research Commission Glasgow News 1 FRANKFORT - Kentucky saw a higher than predicted increase in general fund revenue at the end of the 2025-26 fiscal year, while the state's road fund did ...
Aug 6, 2026
State of the race: GOP backs Comer for Kentucky governor
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern August 6, 2026 U.S. Rep. James Comer appears to be the favorite to win the Republican nomination in next year's Kentucky governor race before he's even announced he...
Aug 6, 2026
Caverna school board to consider proposed tax rates Thursday
By Gage Wilson For Glasgow News 1 The Caverna Independent Board of Education will consider the district’s proposed tax rates for the 2026-27 fiscal year and review changes to its nonresident stu...
Aug 5, 2026
Judge Pence garners national recognition
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Family Court Judge Micah Pence, who serves Kentucky's 43rd Judicial Circuit, is drawing attention for how she applies the state's shared parenting law and what it is doing ...
Aug 5, 2026
Ervin G. Houchens inducted into Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Houchens Industries founder Ervin G. Houchens has been named a 2026 inductee into the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, according to a release from Awesome Inc. Houchens,...
Aug 5, 2026
Caverna Preschool earns Kentucky All STARS 5-star rating
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Caverna Preschool has earned a 5-star rating from Kentucky All STARS, the highest level of recognition in Kentucky's quality rating and improvement system for early childho...
Aug 4, 2026
Land Use Committee takes shape as Barren County continues zoning discussions
By Allyson Dix Glasgow News 1 Barren County moves forward with the potential adoption of countywide zoning after appointing the final members to the Barren County Land Use Committee on Aug. 4, 2026. D...
Aug 4, 2026
Weldon tennis tournament marks 98th year at Caverna High School
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A local tennis tradition takes center court again this weekend as the 98th W.A. Weldon Tennis Tournament will be at Terry Bunnell Tennis Courts at Caverna High School. Orga...
Aug 4, 2026
Glasgow schools clothing giveaway Thursday
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Independent Schools are preparing to host a free clothing giveaway to help families get ready for the new school year. Youth Services Center coordinators say the...
Aug 4, 2026