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Driver Escapes After Crashing Vehicle During Pursuit; Walterboro PD Investigating

Glasgow, Kentucky · Glasgow

Driver Escapes After Crashing Vehicle During Pursuit; Walterboro PD Investigating

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WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCBD) – Walterboro officers are on the scene in the Forest Hills area Tuesday night after a driver wrecked their vehicle during a pursuit. Police attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was driving recklessly in the city; however, the motorists continued to drive, according to the Walterboro Police Department. The pursuit came to a stop at Underhill and Lands End Road when the driver crashed. A young, skinny Black male weari…See the Story

Glasgow Woman Allegedly Fights in Front of Kids, Assaults Officers - WNKY News 40 Television

Glasgow, Scotland · Glasgow

Glasgow Woman Allegedly Fights in Front of Kids, Assaults Officers - WNKY News 40 Television

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GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow woman is charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and assaulting a police officer. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to a welfare check complaint at a home on Cedar Street on Monday. Flatt says officers located children and Susan Rippy, 31, of Glasgow. Officers say Rippy was in an altercation with another female. Rippy appeared to be under the influence …See the Story

Glasgow police arrest man following short vehicle pursuit - WNKY News 40 Television

Glasgow, Kentucky · Glasgow

Glasgow police arrest man following short vehicle pursuit - WNKY News 40 Television

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GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man allegedly fled police while under the influence. Glasgow Police Department Major Terry Flatt says officers conducted a traffic stop on Simmons Street on Wednesday following a brief vehicle pursuit on East Main Street. Flatt says officers identified the driver as Miguel A. Jose Pascual. Officers say Pascual was under the influence following a field sobriety test. Pascual was taken into custody and transported to the B…See the Story

Local park to host free concert series - WNKY News 40 Television

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CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Mammoth Valley concert series is in full swing for the summer. Mammoth Valley Park is known for ziplines, chair lifts, alpine slides, and much more. This summer, they are adding even more excitement with a free concert series. Now through the end of August, the park will host live music featuring local artists. Guests can enjoy the music while taking advantage of all the park’s attractions. The concert series aims to bring c…Cave City · Cave City Read Article

Glasgow police to conduct traffic checkpoint in July

PRESS RELEASE Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints periodically in the City Limits of Glasgow until the end of the month. The Safety Check Points will be Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Hwy. and Happy Valley Road. But checkpoints are not limited to those locations. During the Safety Checkpoints, Officers will be enforcing laws related to operating a motor vehicle while under …Glasgow, Kentucky · Glasgow Read Article

Lia Block announces return to Kentucky Forest Rally following 2023 win - TownLift, Park City News

PARK CITY, Utah — Lia Block, 18, announced on Wednesday that she’ll return to Kentucky in August to drive her car in the the same Forest Rally Race that she won in 2023. Lia Block racing in a forest in Michigan with Travis Pastrana last year. Photo: Subaru Motorsports USA // Matthew Stryker At Saturday’s X Games Salt Lake City, a special booth showcased two of Ken Block’s world-famous race cars, honoring the late motorsports legend and highlight…Park City, Kentucky · Park City Read Article

One Barren County state road listed in KYTC weekly report

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 One Barren County state road is listed on the most recent Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3’s traffic impact report. Down from three in the prior traffic reports. The report, which is through July 4, states that U.S. 68 — otherwise known as New Bowling Green Road — will have road crews working on drainage in the first ten miles, near the Warren County line. Other than Barren County, there are several …Barren County · Barren County Read Article

30-day countdown begins with Cave City Council vacancy

By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Cave City City Council will need to appoint a new member following the resignation of Councilman Brandon Wright, who stepped down Friday, June 27, citing ongoing health issues. His resignation marks the third consecutive year council members will have to fill a vacant council seat mid-term. In June 2023, the council faced pressure to act after the ousting of Ashlyn Hudson, and then once more the following ye…Health · Cave City Read Article

Barren County unemployment stays below 5%

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County’s unemployment rate remained below 5 percent for May 2025. The county had an unemployment rate of 4.6 percent, which is five-tenths of a percentage point lower than it was the previous year, but 0.2 percent higher than April. There were 18,234 people in the labor force and 842 listed as unemployed, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Despite the slight increase, Barren County had an u…Unemployment · Barren County Read Article

Barren County Property Transfers for the week of June23, 2025

The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk’s Office from June 23, 2025 to June 27, 2025. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances include foreclosures, master commissioner deeds, divorce settlements, and transfers made within a family. June 23, 2025 Bradley Stephen Kinslow & Megan Jane Kinslow to L C Land and Cattle Inc, Tract- Cool Springs Road, $7.50. Daryl W Proffitt & Karen P…Barren County · Barren County Read Article

Barren County Marriage Licenses for the week of June 23, 2025

The following marriage licenses were issued from June 23, 2025 through June 28, 2025 at the Barren County Clerk’s Office. June 25, 2025 Ashley Michelle Sweatt 34 and Terry Michael Elkins 38 both of Glasgow. Tammy Annette Robertson 55 and Jamie Patrick Anderson 52 both of Glasgow. June 27, 2025 Arielle Anna Childs 34 of Cave City and Calvin Bo Deckard 40 of Glasgow. Courtney Louise Elizabeth Morton 26 and Jerred Delmar Taylor 30 both of Glasg…Glasgow, Kentucky · Glasgow Read Article

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