Category Archives: Local News
Inmate overdose initiates investigation at Barren jail
GLASGOW - An inmate at the Barren County Detention Center possibly overdosed on New Year's Eve, according to new information from Jailer Aaron Shirley. Shirley released a statement Thursday morning ab...
Jan 05, 2023
Man extracted from tree near downtown after cutting accident
A Glasgow fire truck is parked at the scene of a fire along Smiley Court in Glasgow. (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) By BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News GLASGOW - A man was extracted from a tree near downtown Wedne...
Jan 05, 2023
Cameron to visit Glasgow on Thursday
Daniel Cameron. (OFFICIAL PHOTO) BY BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News GLASGOW - Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron will make a campaign stop in Barren County on Thursday morning. Cameron, who o...
Jan 04, 2023
Barren Inc., Chamber of Commerce add 100 businesses to membership in 2022
Members of the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce join at the lodge at the Barren River Lake State Resort Park during a quarterly meeting. (PHOTO BY BARREN INC.) GLASGOW - Barren Inc. and the B...
Jan 04, 2023
AAA: Gas prices jump in Kentucky as demand increases
Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are 18 cents higher this week at $2.864, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report. This week's average prices: Western Central KY Average $2.864 Average pri...
Jan 04, 2023
Barren Co. Marriage Licenses - Week of Dec. 26, 2022
GLASGOW - The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Dec. 26, 2022, to Jan. 3, 2023. Dec. 28, 2022: Rachana Keo, 27, and Ryan E. Capps, 55, both of Glasgow. D...
Jan 03, 2023
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Dec. 26, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Dec. 19 to 22, 2022. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances inclu...
Jan 03, 2023
Byrd names several to posts in county government
Jamie B. Byrd, the newest Barren County judge/executive, presides over the first meeting of the new court on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2022. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) Editor's Note: Chad Livingston's hourly ra...
Jan 03, 2023
TJ Samson Hospital welcomes first baby of 2023
GLASGOW - New Year's Day is an exciting time for new beginnings for every family, and it is particularly special for those with babies born on January 1. The team members and medical staff at T.J. Sam...
Jan 02, 2023
Constable arrested after alleged altercation with woman
GLASGOW - A Barren County constable was arrested sometime early Sunday after an altercation with a woman. Glasgow Police arrested Joseph E. Ramey, 29, along Cranbrook Drive, according to a news releas...
Jan 01, 2023