Category Archives: Local News

Park City Commission reverses course on tax rate
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Park City Commission met in a special-called session Friday, Sept. 5, to reset its 2025-26 property tax rates after previously approving a 4-percent increase. Com...
Michael Crimmins Sep 08, 2025

GALLERY: Glasgow and Barren County first responders recognized for service
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Numerous Glasgow and Barren County first responders were honored Saturday evening during the First Responder Awards Dinner. The award winners were: Travis Atwell, Austin Tr...
Michael Crimmins Sep 08, 2025

20 people chosen for Barren Inc.’s Lead Forward class
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Lead Forward has selected 20 individuals from the private, public, and non-profit sectors for the thirty-third Leadership Barren County Class of 2025-26. These participants...
Michael Crimmins Sep 08, 2025

Scottie Singers Onstage: Glasgow High summer camp promotes performing arts
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow High School's auditorium reverberated with familiar Disney songs over the summer as a group of young students participated in the "Scottie Singers Onstage" perfo...
Will Perkins Sep 08, 2025

Glasgow man arrested after shots-fired complaint
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man is facing first-degree wanton endangerment charges after firing a handgun “into the air” on McKenna Street, according to a Glasgow police p...
Michael Crimmins Sep 08, 2025

Cave City car-flipping case forwarded to grand jury
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Roy Spiker had his case forwarded to a Barren County grand jury after his district court appearance on Sept. 4. The 76-year old was arrested by Cave City police on A...
Michael Crimmins Sep 05, 2025

Glasgow Starbucks to open in November
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow's Starbucks will likely open in the first week of November, according to Larry Glass, who worked with the corporation on the building's construction. With th...
Michael Crimmins Sep 05, 2025

Park City commissioners to adjust 2025-26 tax rate
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Park City Commissioners aren’t done with the 2025-26 tax rate yet. The four commissioners, along with Mayor Larry Poteet, are scheduled to convene in a special...
Michael Crimmins Sep 05, 2025

Three days of events to close portions of Glasgow Square
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Public Square will be a hub of activity over the next few days, which means traffic patterns will be impacted. On Sept. 6 is the First Responders Ball th...
Michael Crimmins Sep 05, 2025

UPDATED: Glasgow man charged with murder
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man has been arrested after allegedly killing a woman in Park City, according to Kentucky State Police Post 3 Public Information Office Katan Parker. The s...
Michael Crimmins Sep 05, 2025




