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State seeks proposals for new driver licensing office in Glasgow
Growth & Development Featured

State seeks proposals for new driver licensing office in Glasgow

The proposed office is expected to serve around 250 customers daily.

Glasgow council to weigh business incentive, East Main rezoning
Government Featured

Glasgow council to weigh business incentive, East Main rezoning

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday inside council chambers on the second floor of the Luska J. Twyman Municipal Building in downtown Glasgow.

Who were they? Remembering fallen officers in Barren County
Neighbors

Who were they? Remembering fallen officers in Barren County

On May 8, local officers gathered at the Glasgow Police Department to remember those who made that sacrifice. But who were they?

Federal disaster funds to reimburse T.J. Samson for pandemic costs
Barren County

Federal disaster funds to reimburse T.J. Samson for pandemic costs

Neil Thornbury, CEO of T.J. Regional Health, said the funding recognizes the strain healthcare providers faced during the pandemic and will help support healthcare access in rural Kentucky.

New armored vehicle joins Kentucky State Police fleet
Crime & Public Safety

New armored vehicle joins Kentucky State Police fleet

The vehicle was purchased in December 2025 using asset forfeiture funds, money seized through criminal investigations, meaning no taxpayer dollars were used for the acquisition, according to KSP.

EMS honors bring personal gratitude full circle in Glasgow
Neighbors Featured

EMS honors bring personal gratitude full circle in Glasgow

For the second year, the EMS Rise and Respond Awards were presented to more than 40 local staffers. Wilson said the recognition is meant to remind first responders that their work does not go unnoticed.

Some incumbents ousted, others fend off challengers in primaries for Kentucky’s legislature
Government

Some incumbents ousted, others fend off challengers in primaries for Kentucky’s legislature

Unofficial voter turnout was 25.67% statewide, about 5% higher than Kentucky’s turnout for the last midterm election primaries.

Glasgow police advocate helps families through crisis, everyday needs
Neighbors Featured

Glasgow police advocate helps families through crisis, everyday needs

Brooks, a 2017 graduate of Glasgow High School, was hired last fall as the department’s first-ever police advocate through funding provided by the city’s opioid abatement allocation.

Low water levels delay beach opening at Barren River Lake State Park
Lifestyle & Culture

Low water levels delay beach opening at Barren River Lake State Park

Officials said they will continue to monitor lake levels and provide updates on when the beach may open as conditions change.

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