Category Archives: Local News
Disaster Recovery Centers open in Christian, Hickman and Hart Counties
(SHUTTERSTOCK IMAGE) FRANKFORT, Ky. - Three Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Christian, Hickman and Hart counties in addition to the recovery centers already open in Warren, Hopkins, Caldwell...
Dec 29, 2021
PDB to further discuss land acquisition for Judicial Center
The current Barren County Courthouse sits in the center of the square in downtown Glasgow. (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) By Angela Briggs, special to WCLU News GLASGOW, Ky. - New judicial centers have popped...
Dec 29, 2021
Green Mechanical Construction to Expand Multi-State Presence
(GREEN MECHANNICAL CONSTRUCTION) GLASGOW, Ky. - On Monday, Green Mechanical Construction announced plans for expansion of its multi-state services to better serve customers. Green Mechanical Construct...
Dec 29, 2021
Party affiliation changes must be completed by Friday
Helena Birdwell, Barren County Clerk, holds a Kentucky voter registration card. Those wishing to vote in the May 2022 primary election must ensure their party affiliation is the one they want to vote ...
Dec 28, 2021
Candidates continue to file in Metcalfe County
EDMONTON, Ky. - Candidates in Metcalfe County continue to file papers with their intentions to run for office in 2022. Among those running are some incumbents. Many are new to Metcalfe County's politi...
Dec 28, 2021
FEMA resource center opens in Bowling Green at Greenwood Mall
(FEMA.GOV) By Angela Briggs, special to WCLU News GLASGOW - Barren County residents are now eligible for emergency assistance from FEMA. Troy York, media representative for FEMA, says there are three ...
Dec 28, 2021
Project to beautify Interstate 65 exits making progress
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) - A project to beautify Interstate 65 exits in Bowling Green is making progress as contractors installed lettering on stone walls intended to invite travelers into the communit...
Dec 28, 2021
Keen reminds taxpayers of tax payment deadline
GLASGOW, Ky. - The deadline to pay your 2021 property tax bill is quickly approaching. Barren County Sheriff Kent Keen reminds taxpayers that Thursday is the final day to pay your taxes at the face va...
Dec 28, 2021
Vehicle pursuit travels from Barren to Hart County
(BARREN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER) HORSE CAVE, Ky. - A vehicle pursuit that began in Barren County ended in Hart County earlier this month. The vehicle traveled north along 31E and into Hart County duri...
Dec 28, 2021
Barren Co. Marriage Licenses - Week of Dec. 27, 2021
GLASGOW, Ky. - The following marriage licenses were issued Dec. 20 - Dec. 22, 2021, in the office of Barren County Clerk Helena Birdwell. Dec. 20 Ashley A. Freeman, 37, of Glasgow, and Scott D. Mills,...
Dec 28, 2021