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Drought, low rainfall driving Barren River Lake levels well below normal
Agriculture Featured

Drought, low rainfall driving Barren River Lake levels well below normal

The latest drought monitor issued May 8 by the National Weather Service indicates most of Barren County remains in severe drought conditions.

Barrenside announces live coverage of 2026 primary election
Election 2026 Featured

Barrenside announces live coverage of 2026 primary election

Coverage begins after polls close at 6 p.m. Central Time on May 19.

Glasgow police resolve standoff, take man into custody
Crime & Public Safety

Glasgow police resolve standoff, take man into custody

This is a developing story.

Barren County ATC adds CDL simulator to boost hands-on truck training
Education

Barren County ATC adds CDL simulator to boost hands-on truck training

A new Virage CDL simulator was installed this week, marking the culmination of a process that began about a year and a half ago.

Kentucky sees uptick in voter registration before primary election
Election 2026

Kentucky sees uptick in voter registration before primary election

State officials said the late-stage gains point to heightened voter engagement as Kentucky heads into a primary election featuring hundreds of federal, state and local contests.

Ceremony pays tribute to fallen officers, law enforcement families
Neighbors

Ceremony pays tribute to fallen officers, law enforcement families

During the ceremony, Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse and Barren County Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd signed a joint proclamation recognizing Peace Officers Memorial Week, which was established in 1962.

In Glasgow, young voters learn campaigning through a garden mascot race
Election 2026

In Glasgow, young voters learn campaigning through a garden mascot race

Candidates included Fern the Frog, Henrietta the Hedgehog, Garth the Grub, Toro the Turtle and Bart the Bunny.

GALLERY: Community gathers for National Day of Prayer
Neighbors

GALLERY: Community gathers for National Day of Prayer

Thursday marked the National Day of Prayer, drawing a crowd to the Glasgow Public Square for prayer and worship.

$172K grant supports Kentucky efforts to clear sexual assault kit backlog
Crime & Public Safety

$172K grant supports Kentucky efforts to clear sexual assault kit backlog

The funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, will support Kentucky State Police efforts to analyze sexual assault kits, process DNA evidence and assist in identifying suspects.

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