Category Archives: Local News

McGrah Avenue gains 'little free library' from Friends of Library
A Little Free Library was placed recently near the community center along McGrah Avenue in Glasgow. The station is a free book drop and pick-up for the community. (MARY WOOD WELDON MEMORIAL LIBRARY) G...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 21, 2022

Three dead after evening crash in northern Barren County
CAVE CITY - Three people died after a crash in northern Barren County on Tuesday evening. Kentucky State Police said they were requested to assist in the investigation just after 8 p.m. The crash happ...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 21, 2022

Officials investigating fatal collision near Cave City
CAVE CITY - Officials are on scene of a fatal collision along Highway 90 in northern Barren County. Little details were provided about the crash, which is reported near the 8000 block of Happy Valley ...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 20, 2022

Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Sept. 12, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Sept. 12 - Sept. 16, 2022. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 20, 2022

BAVEL student named National Merit Scholar Semifinalist
Cooper Evans, a senior in the Barren Academy of Virtual and Expanded Learning (BAVEL), was recently named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. (BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS) SUBMITTED TO WCLU News GLAS...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 20, 2022

Cave City Chamber announces candidate forum
FILE: Leticia Cline and Dwayne Hatcher, candidates for Cave City mayor, appear at a Barren Fiscal Court meeting together. (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) CAVE CITY - The Cave City Chamber of Commerce will host...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 20, 2022

AAA: Gas prices drop in Kentucky
Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are nine cents lower this week at $3.199, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report. This week's average prices: Western Central KY Average $3.199 Average pr...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 20, 2022

Mail-in absentee ballot portal opens Saturday
FILE: Helena Birdwell, Barren County clerk, details information about absentee ballots. (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) BY BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News GLASGOW - Eligible voters across Kentucky can request mail...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 20, 2022

Roof to be added to new South Green Elementary in October
Despite challenges workers have faced during the construction process, South Green Elementary School could be adding a roof to their new building in October (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) BY JORDAN SMITH, WCL...
Mark Buckles Sep 19, 2022

Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contest announced
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in cooperation with the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts and the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, has announced the 2022 Jim Clay...
Kenneth Rizo Sep 19, 2022




