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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As questions continue, Byrd says she is seeking answers about proposed data center
Byrd says she is working to better understand a proposed Cave City-area data center, including who is behind it and what it would involve.
Ethics complaint dismissed after board finds no grounds for investigation
According to records obtained by Barrenside, the complaint was dismissed because no factual basis of a violation was found.
Federal officials decline comment on proposed data center near Mammoth Cave
No environmental review or impact analysis has been disclosed for the project.
Longtime Cave City attorney tied to both sides of data center dispute
Richardson could not be reached for comment on whether he would recuse himself from the current lawsuit.
Breaking down Kentucky Industrial Alliance’s lawsuit against Cave City
The next major milestone will come July 20, when a judge hears arguments on whether the moratorium should remain in place while the case continues.
Documents emerge detailing massive Cave City data center proposal
Draft report outlines the potential scope, costs, and economic impact of a proposed hyperscale data center in Cave City and Barren County.
Who is Kentucky Industrial Alliance LLC, and what does it want in Cave City?
Business records show Michael D. Jones, Jared W. Whitworth and Joseph R. Crist are all tied to Kentucky Industrial Alliance LLC.
What happens to opioid settlement money in Barren County?
An inside look at how local opioid funds are being allocated.