Category Archives: Local News
Wingstop files permit to locate in Glasgow; seeks general manager
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Wingstop has filed a permit with the building inspector’s office to locate in Glasgow. The company has filed a permit for renovations to 2381 B Happy Valley Ro...
Aug 20, 2025
Barren County magistrates to address special vehicles soon
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County magistrates are expected to weigh in on a new law allowing ATVs, minitrucks and utility terrain vehicles on county roads before the end of the year. Ke...
Aug 20, 2025
Two more lots finished at South Cooper Industrial Park
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The South Cooper Industrial Park in Glasgow has two new sites ready for development. Barren County Economic Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Maureen C...
Aug 20, 2025
WKU gets $78,000 for recovery resource centers
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Western Kentucky University recently received $78,000 from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to support collegiate recovery resource centers. Recovery resourc...
Aug 20, 2025
Child sexual abuse case forwarded to Barren County grand jury
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A Barren County child sexual abuse case has been forwarded to a grand jury, which will decide whether to indict the man involved and thus elevate it to a circuit cou...
Aug 20, 2025
New Glasgow city treasurer starts job; RFPs for development property expected soon
By MELINDA J. OVERSTREET for Glasgow News 1 Glasgow has a finance staff member, and requests for proposals for development of the former Johnson property along Cleveland Avenue may come next week. Tho...
Aug 19, 2025
‘A tremendous benefit’: Barren County magistrates voice support of regional licensing office
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The magistrates of the Administration and Budget Committee voiced their full support for a Barren County regional licensing office. Aside from briefly discussing the...
Aug 19, 2025
Barren County’s planning commission handles light agenda
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The late-night meeting of the Joint City-County Planning Commission members had a light agenda to address during its Aug. 18 meeting. At the meeting, the members app...
Aug 19, 2025
High schoolers encouraged to apply for education council seat
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Applications are now open to apply for Kentucky’s United We Learn Council. The council has 44 members — some of which are from neighboring public school systems...
Aug 19, 2025
Barren County Fiscal Court adopts a 12.6 cents tax rate
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 During the Barren County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday morning, the seven county magistrates unanimously voted to adopt the compensating tax rate. Magistrate, and cha...
Aug 19, 2025