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Barren-Metcalfe EMS approves $579K bid for Haywood station project
Government Featured

Barren-Metcalfe EMS approves $579K bid for Haywood station project

A groundbreaking ceremony is expected to take place within the next few weeks, likely the week of May 10. The Haywood station is expected to be operational by November.

Hollywood pressure turns comedic in Far Off Broadway Players’ latest production
Lifestyle & Culture Featured

Hollywood pressure turns comedic in Far Off Broadway Players’ latest production

If there is a defining quality to this production, it is controlled chaos.

New program aims to recognize historic farms in Monroe County
Agriculture

New program aims to recognize historic farms in Monroe County

Applications are due June 30, 2026.

Fighting for the ‘luxury’ of air in Kentucky’s worst region for pollution
Kentucky Featured

Fighting for the ‘luxury’ of air in Kentucky’s worst region for pollution

The 2026 “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association shows 176,359 children in Kentucky breathe air with unhealthy levels of pollution.

One injured in two-vehicle crash at busy Glasgow intersection
Crime & Public Safety

One injured in two-vehicle crash at busy Glasgow intersection

Officer Mathew Rishkofski investigated the crash.

T.J. Samson joins national effort to stabilize rural health care systems
News

T.J. Samson joins national effort to stabilize rural health care systems

The program focuses on accelerating payments to rural providers, reducing paperwork, and limiting prior authorization requirements that often delay treatment decisions.

Cameron claims GOP victory as Dems disagree on Medicaid, minimum wage in KET Senate debate
Government

Cameron claims GOP victory as Dems disagree on Medicaid, minimum wage in KET Senate debate

KET’s Renee Shaw moderated both segments.

Area true crime author to speak in Glasgow
Neighbors

Area true crime author to speak in Glasgow

Many of the cases from that era remain unsolved or continue to be discussed decades later, according to descriptions of the book.

Barren County Road Department busy with repairs amid dry conditions
Government Featured

Barren County Road Department busy with repairs amid dry conditions

The dry weather has helped accelerate some work, allowing crews more access to damaged areas.

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