Category Archives: Local News
Ky. Ed Fund creates scholarship program fueled by federal tax credit
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern September 8, 2026 A statewide nonprofit organization has been established to oversee educational scholarships for Kentucky public and private school students under ...
Sep 11, 2026
Glasgow board approves tax rate, working budget after review
By James Brown Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Independent Schools Board of Education approved a slightly lower real property tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year, while expecting to bring in more money fo...
Sep 11, 2026
Caverna settles on one-percent tax revenue increase after divided vote
By Gage Wilson For Glasgow News 1 In a standing-room-only meeting that stretched roughly two-and-a-half hours, the Caverna Schools Board of Education narrowly approved its 2026-27 property tax rate Th...
Sep 11, 2026
Barren County school board sets 2026-27 tax rates
By Auggie Brown Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Board of Education approved every item on its latest meeting agenda, including new tax rates and a working budget for the 2026-27 school year. Board me...
Sep 10, 2026
Ford to invest $1 B in new paint shop at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville
By Lantern staff Kentucky Lantern September 10, 2026 The Ford Motor Co. will build a new $1 billion paint shop at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, breaking ground by the end of the year, Gov. A...
Sep 10, 2026
Glasgow free hazardous waste and shredder day at Beaver Trail Park
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Glasgow residents are being invited to a free Household Hazardous Waste and Shredder Day offering safe disposal of dangerous materials and secure document destruction. Acco...
Sep 10, 2026
Cave City police, family search for missing man
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Cave City police and the family of 61-year-old John Adwell are asking for the public's help as the search for the missing man reaches its eighth day. Investigators say Adwe...
Sep 10, 2026
Federal appeals court sends Barren County jail injury lawsuit back to U.S. district court
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered a new review of a lawsuit over a 2020 attack inside the Barren County Detention Center, saying a lower court applied the...
Sep 10, 2026
Kentucky’s worst measles outbreak in 35 years includes five cases in Barren County
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Kentucky health officials say the state is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, and five of the reported cases are in Barren County. According to state data...
Sep 10, 2026
Barren board of ed to vote on tax rates, facilities plan
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Barren County Board of Education is preparing to take up school tax rates, long-term facility needs and the budget at its next meeting. According to the meeting agenda,...
Sep 09, 2026