Drug offenses led reported crime in Barren County in 2025, state report shows
Among local agencies, the Glasgow Police Department reported the highest number of serious offenses.
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Barren County to host planning and zoning town hall meetings amid renewed development questions
Meetings are scheduled for July 14 and July 21, with two additional meetings planned for August.
Cave City fireworks show set for Friday evening
The celebration will feature food trucks, music and games, and is open to the public.
Developer announces second McDonald’s for Glasgow
According to Glass, site work is expected to begin in late July, with the property scheduled to be turned over to McDonald’s by the end of October so business can move forward.
Glasgow Community Band to perform patriotic concert at Plaza Theatre
The concert is free and open to the public.
Summer break brings more screen time and more online risks, sheriff’s office says
The agency encouraged parents to stay involved in their children’s digital lives by knowing which apps, games and websites they use and by having regular conversations about online safety.
Barren County tourism holds steady despite challenging 2025
According to the annual economic impact study, Barren County ranked 18th among Kentucky’s 120 counties for visitor spending.
New attorneys step in as data center lawsuit heads to court
Kentucky Industrial Alliance is asking the court to prohibit Cave City from enforcing the moratorium against its proposed development while the lawsuit is pending.
Veteran educator Shelly Buck joins South Green Elementary leadership
The 2004 Barren County High School graduate has been named assistant principal at South Green Elementary, succeeding Nathan Peters, who recently became transportation director for Barren County Schools.