Category Archives: Local News
Highway safety project to bring lane closures on Scottsville Rd
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Highway safety work on a busy stretch of U.S. 31-E in Barren County is expected to begin this week, bringing daytime lane closures and several safety upgrades. According to...
Jul 27, 2026
Witcher leads local golfers at Lady Spartan Invitational
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 Chloe Witcher, the only senior on either Barren County’s or Glasgow’s girls golf teams, led the local players at the South Warren Lady Spartan Invitational on...
Jul 27, 2026
Search for new Drug Task Force director underway as Lafferty plans retirement
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 Barren County is opening applications for a new Drug Task Force director as longtime director Ron Lafferty prepares to retire at the end of October. Lafferty has spent 2...
Jul 27, 2026
Leadership Barren County accepting applications for 2026-27 program
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Leadership Barren County is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 leadership development program, a nine-month course focused on giving participants a behind-the-sce...
Jul 27, 2026
Red Cross disaster assessment training to be at Barren County Extension Office
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The American Red Cross is planning a disaster assessment training session at the Barren County Extension Office. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m....
Jul 27, 2026
GALLERY: Paw Ball Pics
Attendees mingle amongst each other during the 16th annual Shake Your Paw Ball. Kellie McKay/Glasgow News 1 Attendees browse the silent auction during the 16th annual Shake Your Paw Ball. Kellie McKay...
Jul 27, 2026
Readifest to gear up Caverna students for new school year
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Caverna Independent Schools are inviting families to a community-wide Readifest event designed to help students gear up for the new school year. The back-to-school bash is ...
Jul 27, 2026
KSP honors Post 3 troopers and detectives in awards ceremony
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Kentucky State Police have recognized dozens of troopers, detectives and officers for standout work in 2025, including several based in the Post 3 area. According to KSP, 8...
Jul 27, 2026
Glasgow council to swear in officer, weigh litigation in Monday meeting
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow City Council is set to hold its second meeting of July on tonight at 6 p.m. in Glasgow, Kentucky. According to the agenda, council members plan to swear in new ...
Jul 27, 2026
Luska Twyman celebrated at Glasgow city hall dedication
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 Glasgow officials have formally renamed city hall in honor of former Mayor Luska J. Twyman, recognizing his long tenure in office and lasting impact on the community. Twy...
Jul 27, 2026