Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow Building Supply celebrates 50th years Tuesday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Building Supply is marking a major milestone with a 50th anniversary celebration set for Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The locally owned business first opened its doors ...
Apr 20, 2026
BRIEF: Coleman announces gubernatorial candidacy
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A new Democrat has thrown their hat into the ring, aiming to succeed Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear in 2027. Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, who has served a...
Apr 20, 2026
Barren County Fiscal Court to meet Tuesday
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Several invoices are scheduled to be approved at the upcoming Barren County Fiscal Court meeting set for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21. Following the routine official,...
Apr 20, 2026
Glasgow native, WKU graduate Emma Bunch earns prestigious research fellowship
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow native is earning one of the nation's top honors for emerging researchers. Western Kentucky University graduate Emma Bunch, who graduated in December 2025 with a ...
Apr 20, 2026
Ky Board of Education opens nominations for Special Education award
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Board of Education is accepting nominations for the 2026 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education. The annual award is presented in the spring to reco...
Apr 20, 2026
Glasgow school board to meet at middle school on Monday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Independent board of education members are set to enter a closed session on Monday, April 20, "for the purpose of a discussion which might lead to the appointment o...
Apr 20, 2026
Glasgow to host ‘Frozen’ character breakfast, kid-friendly matinee this Saturday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Magic Kingdom is coming to Glasgow this weekend. As Glasgow High School presents its spring musical "Frozen," there will be a special Saturday morning matinee that will...
Apr 20, 2026
Alleged pizza restaurant assaulter indicted by Barren grand jury
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 A Russell Springs man has been indicted by a Barren County grand jury on three charges of second-degree assault. On March 21, Aaron James Kelly, 24, allegedly assaulted e...
Apr 19, 2026
Passenger charged after SUV overturns in crash near Barren River Lake
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 One man is facing charges after an argument inside an SUV led to a collision near Barren River Lake. Allen County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 10000 blo...
Apr 17, 2026
Work on Happy Valley Road continues next week
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's District 3 has released its latest traffic impact report, outlining expected work and lane changes for the week of April 17 through Ap...
Apr 17, 2026