Category Archives: Local News
Echoes of Tradition: Highlights from the 98th Branstetter Park Homecoming
The 98th annual Branstetter Park Music Festival and Homecoming in Summer Shade, brought the community together for a weekend filled with music, games, and fellowship. The event, held on August 24-25, ...
Aug 24, 2024
SCRTC Nominating Committee Finalizes Trustee Candidates for Annual Meeting in October
South Central Rural Telephone Cooperative's (SCRTC) Nominating Committee convened on August 22, at the Glasgow headquarters, finalizing trustee nominations for two districts. In District 4, which incl...
Aug 24, 2024
Barren County Fiscal Court to Hold Special Called Meeting on August 26
The Barren County Fiscal Court will hold a special called meeting on Monday, August 26, at 9:00 a.m. at the Barren County Government Center. Several important issues are on the agenda, as the court pl...
Aug 24, 2024
After a Year Long Investigation The Shooter of a WKU Student Has Been Arrested
Western Kentucky University student, Ayanna Morgan, 21, died last July following a shooting at the Muse Apartment Complex. More than a year later, her shooter has been apprehended in Atlanta, GA. The ...
Aug 24, 2024
Barren County Proclaims "Live Like Alan Wells Day" in Honor of Local Advocate and Sports Enthusiast
In a heartfelt ceremony today, Glasgow and Barren County officials honored Alan Wells, a well-known local figure, by proclaiming August 23, 2024, as "Live Like Alan Wells Day." The proclamation, which...
Aug 23, 2024
GPD Joins National Effort to Combat Impaired Driving
A media release from Glasgow Police Department: The Glasgow Police Department joins national effort to prevent impaired driving during the Labor Day Holiday. 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' runs Augu...
Aug 23, 2024
Beautify Barren County projects to include signage, median beautification
Jennifer Moonsong/ WCLU News Director Photos by Gage Wilson/ Asst. News Director Ever since its inception a year and a half ago, the community has been abuzz about what exactly Barren County's new 501...
Aug 23, 2024
Glasgow Police Officer Recognized for Seat Belt Enforcement Efforts at Governor's Safety Awards
The annual Governor's Occupant Protection Enforcement Awards ceremony, held on August 21 at the Campbell House in Lexington, brought together representatives from 130 different agencies across Kentuck...
Aug 22, 2024
"From Tragedy Comes Resilience": YMCA to Host 9/11 Service Project Honoring First Responders and Veterans
As the anniversary of September 11 approaches, the Youth Service Alliance (YSA) and Barren County Family YMCA are joining forces to honor those who served and continue to serve their country. The 9/11...
Aug 22, 2024
Munfordville seeks vendors for fall events
WCLU News Brief Munfordville has its last Summer Night Concert series concert taking place Sept. 7, and its very own Octoberfest Oct. 19., and it wants vendors for both events. They are accepting vend...
Aug 22, 2024