Cave City’s scarecrow contest returns for second year
Judging will begin Oct. 23, with winners announced the following day at the Autumn Railfest on Oct. 24.
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Park City Elementary wins award for school improvement practices
A Barren County school received a statewide award for its approach to teacher development and student agency.
Here’s where roadwork is happening across the region this week
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reporting lane closures, construction and possible delays across its District 3 area, including Barren County.
How the Cave City Boys & Girls Club project fell apart
The project was bid twice, but the lowest bids remained nearly $2 million. No CDBG money was spent.
Teen dies after being shot near Bowling Green grocery store
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bowling Green police at 270-393-4000.
Families sue over Glasgow crash that killed 3 teens
Separate lawsuits allege underage alcohol sales contributed to the October 2025 crash. Defendants have responded, but no hearings have been set.
Landowners in Eighty Eight offered $5,000 to waive solar setback for planned project
A proposed solar project in Eighty Eight is still in its early stages, but nearby landowners are already being asked to waive the county’s 1,000-foot setback.
Glasgow’s ‘Pumpkin Man’ returns for another fall
Who the Pumpkin Man is, and why he keeps doing it, remains part of the mystery.
Memorial service planned for Glasgow man killed in U.S. 31E crash
The community is invited to attend and honor Hernandez Cruz.