Category Archives: Local News
Cumberland parkway changed to expressway in 2021
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway was renamed to include "expressway" in its name in April 2021. The change was made in hopes of increasing development in the area. The ...
Sep 08, 2026
25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service set for Friday
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 On Friday it will be 25 years since planes hijacked by terrorists crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and the Pentagon in Washington, D...
Sep 08, 2026
Volunteer fire crews contain large agricultural shop fire with no injuries reported
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Multiple volunteer fire departments from Metcalfe and Barren counties responded to a large agricultural shop fire on Little Critter Road after a mutual aid request, accordi...
Sep 08, 2026
Road work continues on Scottsville Road, Happy Valley Road
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Work continues on two major roadways into and out of Glasgow this week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 released this week’s traffic impact report, and U.S...
Sep 07, 2026
Bevin gets 60 days in Jefferson County jail
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern September 4, 2026 LOUISVILLE - Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin will spend 60 days in jail after he was arrested Thursday on an outstanding warrant for contempt of c...
Sep 07, 2026
Marquee Cinemas’ run in Glasgow ends today
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Marquee Cinemas’ time showing movies in Glasgow ends today. “We sincerely thank Marquee for serving moviegoers throughout Glasgow and our surrounding region for...
Sep 07, 2026
Friends of Weldon Library plan one-day BOGO book sale
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Friends of the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library are inviting families to stock up on children's books while supporting free books for kids across Barren County. The gr...
Sep 07, 2026
Barren County prepares to receive federal funds for emergency food, shelter
By Allyson Dix For Glasgow News 1 Federal funds are soon expected to arrive in Barren County to assist community members with emergency food and shelter needs. At the Sept. 1 fiscal court meeting, Bar...
Sep 06, 2026
Glasgow police announce September traffic checkpoints
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Police Department plans to conduct traffic safety checkpoints at various times throughout September in an effort to promote safer roadways in the city. Accordin...
Sep 05, 2026
Cave City Police announce September traffic checkpoints
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Cave City Police say they will conduct a series of clearly marked traffic safety checkpoints throughout September 2026. According to the department, the checkpoints run fro...
Sep 05, 2026