Category Archives: Local News

Murder-for-hire scheme thwarted in Hart County
Warren L. Johnson, 45, of Horse Cave, was arrested after authorities allege he tried to hire someone to kill his wife. (HART COUNTY DETENTION CENTER) BY BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News HORSE CAVE - Author...
Kenneth Rizo Aug 26, 2022

Farmers RECC donates $7K to local organizations committed to ending hunger
Caralyne Pennington, director of member and public communications for Farmers RECC, presents a check to Sonya Carter, Hart County BackPack Program coordinator. Farmers RECC donated $2,ooo to the progr...
Kenneth Rizo Aug 25, 2022

Glasgow man arrested following altercation along Taylor Street
Jhah A. Rizen, 47, of Glasgow, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, after his girlfriend alleged he assaulted her. (BARREN CO. DETENTION CENTER) GLASGOW - A man was arrested Wednesday after a woman ...
Kenneth Rizo Aug 25, 2022

Worldwide Technologies LLC to expand with new $1.2 million facility in Glasgow
FILE: Gov. Andy Beshear speaks to a crowd gathered inside the University of Kentucky Extension Office in Glasgow. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) FRANKFORT - Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday the continu...
Kenneth Rizo Aug 25, 2022

Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Aug. 15, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Aug. 15 - Aug. 19, 2022. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances i...
Kenneth Rizo Aug 24, 2022

Barren Co. Marriage Licenses - Week of Aug. 11, 2022
GLASGOW - The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Aug. 11 - Aug. 22, 2022. Aug. 11, 2022: Hannah R. Wyatt, 21, and Jackson T. Meredith, 21, both of Glasgow...
Kenneth Rizo Aug 24, 2022

Free oil change for single mothers returns this weekend
GLASGOW - Single mothers will have the opportunity to get their vehicle's oil changed for free this weekend. Highland Hills Community Church said it plans to host the event for the eighth year. Over 6...
Kenneth Rizo Aug 24, 2022

Three schools presented checks as a part of '12 Months of T.J.'
Adair County Superintendent Dr. Pamela Stephens; Kati Bowman and Stacey Biggs from T.J. Regional Health; and Adair County Elementary School Principal Sommer Brown hold a ceremonial check from T.J. Reg...
Kenneth Rizo Aug 24, 2022

City offers small business grants to aid in recovery efforts
BY BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News GLASGOW - The city of Glasgow is pledging support again to small businesses that were closed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The city said the one-time busin...
Kenneth Rizo Aug 24, 2022

Harmon releases agreed-upon procedures engagement of Barren County Sheriff's Office
FILE: Barren County Sheriff Kent Keen. FRANKFORT - State Auditor Mike Harmon has released the 2021 agreed-upon procedures engagement of Barren County Sheriff Kent Keen. State law requires the auditor ...
Kenneth Rizo Aug 24, 2022




