Property values rise as Barren County weighs 12.2-cent tax rate
The fiscal court must vote before the property tax rate is finalized.
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Proposed tourism split hinges on Cave City ag expo center plan
Byrd said separating the county from the existing commission is necessary to generate additional revenue for new tourism facilities and events.
After first RFP draws no proposals, Glasgow tries again to find Johnson Farm developer
City envisions mixed-use development with new homes and businesses for Glasgow.
Barren County opioid committee begins assessing needs ahead of grant funding
Barren County has received opioid settlement payments since 2023 but has not spent any of its settlement funds.
What’s on the agenda for Barren Fiscal Court?
The fiscal court is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Aug. 18.
Barren County opioid settlement committee to hold first meeting
Meetings are scheduled for Aug. 17, Sept. 14, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14. Special-called meetings may also be necessary.
Tourism commission urges Barren County to stay in joint tourism agency
Barren County has not made a final decision on whether to establish a separate tourism commission.
ICE to outfit agents with electric shock gloves from KY company in $20 million no-bid contract
The devices the department is seeking are called “G.L.O.V.E,” which stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter.
KY lawmakers move ahead with expanded bobcat hunting despite population concerns
The proposed regulations from the wildlife management agency would expand the bag limit.