Category Archives: Local News
Carpenter talks possible business locating in Glasgow
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow city council members approved an ordinance that provides financial incentives for two new businesses planning to locate within Glasgow and Barren County. Aft...
Oct 14, 2025
14 day closure set for Rick Road beginning Oct. 14
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Barren County road will be closed for approximately two weeks for construction work, according to Glasgow-Barren County Emergency Management. Rick Road is west of ...
Oct 13, 2025
Pair indicted for child sexual abuse enters not-guilty plea
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Two people indicted on numerous child sexual abuse charges have entered into not-guilty pleas during their Barren County Circuit Court arraignments on Oct. 13 at 10 ...
Oct 13, 2025
Sasquatch steps into the spotlight at Park City festival
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 Park City's Bell's Tavern Park became an epicenter of the extraordinary as enthusiasts entered into the second annual Bigfoot Festival. With big shoes to fill after l...
Oct 13, 2025
AUDIO: Fields of Faith event this Wednesday at Trojan Field
WCLU's Todd Steenbergen speaks with Julie Smith and Matthew Riley about the Fields of Faith event that starts at 6:15 p.m. this Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Barren County High School's Trojan Field. https:/...
Oct 13, 2025
Glasgow Council to hear updates on water park, new industries
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow City Council is scheduled to meet Monday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. inside the council chambers at 126 E. Public Square. The meeting will open with routine busin...
Oct 13, 2025
1 injury reported after Glasgow collision
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 One person was transported to Nashville after a two-vehicle collision on Sunday, Oct. 12, The collision happened at the intersection of Hutcherson Road and North Jac...
Oct 13, 2025
Cave City man indicted on federal drug charges
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A man indicted by a Barren County grand jury earlier in 2025 has also been indicted in federal court. In February, Bobby Wayne Johnson was arrested after fleeing fro...
Oct 10, 2025
Barren County students encouraged to submit Washington tour applications
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Four high school juniors — two of which could be from Barren County — within the Farmers RECC service area will be chosen to go to Washington D.C. In add...
Oct 10, 2025
Child disability grants available to help cover costs
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County parents of children with disabilities can apply for grants to help pay for medical services that traditional insurance plans do not cover. Nearly 11,000 ch...
Oct 10, 2025