Category Archives: Local News
Barren Schools discusses NTI use, Central Office construction
The Barren County Board of Education currently sets along West Washington Street in Glasgow. The school system is constructing its newest Central Office along Trojan Way - formerly where the Glasgow C...
Jan 14, 2022
Conatser sentenced in 2018 killing
Bobby R. Conatser, 55, sits as his defense counsel speaks to Judge John T. Alexander during sentencing proceedings Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Conatser pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter in the...
Jan 13, 2022
Man arrested after he points gun at woman, threatens to kill her
GLASGOW - A man was arrested Wednesday after police responded to a domestic complaint at a home along Combs Boulevard. Officers heard a woman screaming from inside the residence. They were able to get...
Jan 13, 2022
Newcomers begin to file for local office upon filing deadline extension
GLASGOW - Candidates continued to file for political office as the former filing deadline loomed last week. The deadline is now Jan. 25. The Kentucky General Assembly extended the filing deadline due ...
Jan 12, 2022
Road rage incident sends two to jail
William D. Aubrey, 36, and Russell W. Stroud, 40, were involved in a road rage crash near Park City Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Aubrey apparently rammed the back of Stroud's vehicle twice. (BARREN COUNTY D...
Jan 12, 2022
Sirens across Barren County to undergo weekly tests atop daily 'growls'
(SHUTTERSTOCK) GLASGOW - Outdoor emergency siren systems in Barren County will soon be tested every week in response to recent inclement weather. The Glasgow-Barren County Emergency Management said si...
Jan 12, 2022
Universal workers must be vaccinated or get weekly testing
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Starting next month, workers at Universal Orlando's theme parks will have to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing in order to comply with federal guidelines. Company o...
Jan 12, 2022
Hale's contract extended through 2024, SGE work begins
Keith Hale, Superintendent of Glasgow Independent Schools, listens to board members speak during a meeting in Glasgow High's library Monday, July 13, 2020. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) Story by Jordan Sm...
Jan 12, 2022
Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam
Barren County Sheriff Kent Keen. (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) GLASGOW - The Barren County Sheriff's Office warns citizens of a current phone scam. A caller states he is a detective or deputy with the office...
Jan 11, 2022
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Jan. 3, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers occurred from Jan. 3 to Jan. 6, 2022. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances include foreclosures, master commissioner d...
Jan 11, 2022