Category Archives: Local News
Special judge appointed to preside over Garrett's assault charge proceedings
GLASGOW, Ky. - A special judge has been appointed to serve over court matters concerning a local attorney's assault charge. Shawn "Ken" Garrett is charged with fourth degree assault with minor injury....
Nov 16, 2021
Turcotte, former GPD chief, files for sheriff's race
Guy Turcotte attends a political announcement event for Barren County judge executive candidate Jamie Byrd on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Turcotte has filed to run for sheriff of Barren County. (BRENNAN...
Nov 15, 2021
Edmonton man arrested on drug charges
On Thursday the Glasgow Police Department conducted a traffic on Commercial Avenue. Officer Carrol made contact with Robert Bowman, who denied a consent to search. K9 Zeke was deployed and made a posi...
Nov 13, 2021
Glasgow man arrested on drug charges
On Wednesday the Glasgow Police Department served a search warrant that results in over three pounds of Methamphetamine being located. The Glasgow Police Department served the search warrant at 1333 C...
Nov 13, 2021
Barren County Schools to require masks on campuses again
GLASGOW, Ky. - Barren County Schools will require all students, staff, and visitors (ages 2 and older) to wear a mask on Barren County Campuses beginning Monday, November 15. "After consulting with th...
Nov 12, 2021
Metcalfe County candidates begin filing for 2022 primary election
EDMONTON, Ky. - The Metcalfe County primary election is shaping up as candidates continue to file their candidacy papers in the county clerk's office. Shannon Fields, Metcalfe County clerk, said sever...
Nov 12, 2021
Barren County School Board met, recognized staff and students
GLASGOW Ky. - The Barren County School Board met in regular session on Thursday evening. Numerous students and staff members were recognized. Scott Harper was named Certified Employee of the Month aft...
Nov 12, 2021
Large item drop off set for Nov. 20 at Glasgow Landfill
The Glasgow Department of Public Works building stands along Front Street in Glasgow. (GLASGOW DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS) GLASGOW, Ky. - The Glasgow Department of Public Works is hosting a free large item...
Nov 12, 2021
Missing Hart County woman discovered dead in Larue County
UPTON, Ky. - Kentucky State Police says a missing Hart County woman was discovered dead Thursday morning. Erica Burden, 27, was last seen Tuesday after she dropped her daughter off at school in Bonnie...
Nov 11, 2021
Hart County tax rate remains same; Choate explains court's cooperation
Joe Choate, Hart County judge executive, explains the Hart County fiscal court's ability to work together with little confrontation. (KENTUCKY COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATION) By Angela Briggs, spe...
Nov 11, 2021