Category Archives: Local News
Updates - Barren County Road Closures/Openings
UPDATED: January 3, 2021 / 9:00 PM GLASGOW, Ky. - According to the the Barren County Judge/Executive and the Barren County Transportation Department; the following roads in Barren County are closed du...
Jan 01, 2022
Kentucky storm brings flooding, lost power, possible tornado
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency after a powerful powerful storm caused flash floods, power outages and property damage, including from a possible ...
Jan 01, 2022
REOPENED: Poynter Road is closed as of Saturday morning
(ANGELA BRIGGS/WCLU NEWS) UPDATE: January 1, 2022, 4:00 PM | WCLU News Staff GLASGOW, Ky. - According to the office of the Barren County Judge/Executive; Poynter Road has been reopened. By Angela Brig...
Jan 01, 2022
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued, Tornado Warning remains in effect; Barren County
Severe Thunderstorm Warning The National Weather Service in Louisville has Issued a severe thunderstorm Warning For Central Barren county in South Central Kentucky Metcalfe county in South Central Ken...
Jan 01, 2022
Tornado Warning issued for Barren County
Tornado Warning National Weather Service Louisville KY 1208 PM CST Sat Jan 1 2022 The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Green County in central ...
Jan 01, 2022
Tornado Watch in effect until 6:00 PM
(NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch in effect until 7 Pm Est /6 Pm Cst/ this evening for the following areas in Kentucky. This Watch Incl...
Jan 01, 2022
Shelters available for pending severe weather
GLASGOW, Ky. - A line of widespread rain and thunderstorms expected to hit the area this evening could bring potential for strong winds and localized flooding. The Glasgow-Barren County Emergency Mana...
Dec 31, 2021
Hale, Bunnell and Lowery among latest incumbents to refile for 2022 primary
Terry Bunnell - an incumbent Glasgow City Councilperson, Micheal Hale - incumbent Barren County Judge Executive and Chasity Lowery - an incumbent Glasgow City Councilperson, have refiled for their off...
Dec 31, 2021
Widespread rain and thunderstorms could impact area Friday evening, Saturday
A graphic released Thursday by the National Weather Service shows the potential impact for rain and thunderstorms across the Commonwealth Friday evening and Saturday. (NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE - LOUIS...
Dec 30, 2021
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Dec. 20, 2021
GLASGOW, Ky. - The following property transfers occurred from Dec. 20 to Dec. 22, 2021. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances include foreclosures, master commiss...
Dec 29, 2021