Category Archives: Local News
EMS board approves new ambulance station in Haywood
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A new ambulance station in the Haywood community is in the works. At its recent meeting, the Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Management Service board members approved Coll...
Apr 30, 2026
VIDEO STORY: South Green students experience agriculture life
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1
Apr 30, 2026
Glasgow man arrested after police pursuit into Metcalfe County
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man is facing charges after a pursuit around 2 a.m. Wednesday. Glasgow police observed a car go airborne when crossing a bridge in the city. They attempted to mak...
Apr 30, 2026
Barren County unemployment falls more than a point from last year
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Barren County's unemployment rate fell by more than a full percentage point between February 2025 and February 2026, according to new data from the Kentucky Center for Stat...
Apr 30, 2026
Property committee recommends new spec building at South Cooper Industrial Park
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A new speculative building at the South Cooper Industrial Park is a possibility. The Barren County Economic Authority Property Committee members unanimously recommen...
Apr 30, 2026
INTERVIEW: Joe Plunk talks traffic study at Race and Front streets
Joe Plunk, chief engineer for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3, explains the traffic study at the intersection of North Race Street and West Front Street in Glasgow. The signal at the inters...
Apr 30, 2026
Barren County Judicial Center construction stays on schedule
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 The new Barren County Judicial Center in Glasgow remains on schedule for completion in 2028, according to updates from the Project Development Board. During the board’...
Apr 30, 2026
VIDEO: Conversation with Barren County judge-executive candidate Paula Ratliff Pedigo
Glasgow News 1 news director James Brown sits down for a conversation with Barren County judge-executive candidate Paula Ratliff Pedigo. Click here to check out GN1's interview with Barren County judg...
Apr 29, 2026
VIDEO: Conversation with Barren County judge-executive candidate Jamie Bewley Byrd
Glasgow News 1 news director James Brown sits down for a conversation with Barren County judge-executive candidate Jamie Bewley Byrd. Click here to check out GN1's interview with Barren County judge-e...
Apr 29, 2026
Stinson moves from Glasgow middle school to district transportation
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A new person will take the reins at Glasgow Middle School next year as its current principal is being promoted to a district-wide position. Glasgow Middle School Pri...
Apr 29, 2026