Category Archives: Local News
Multi-vehicle crash closes I-65 near Ky., Tenn. border
FRANKLIN - Transportation officials say a multi-vehicle crash has closed a portion of Interstate 65 near the state line. The five-vehicle crash happened sometime after 5 a.m. in Tennessee. State Polic...
Mar 24, 2022
Witnesses testify during drug trafficking, organized crime trial
Ken Garrett, defense counsel for James S. Franklin, speaks to a witness and members of a jury during the first day of a criminal trial held within Barren Circuit Court on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (B...
Mar 23, 2022
Judge allows Marr lawsuit to move forward against officers, Glasgow
A protestor, who identified himself as the son of Jeremy S. Marr holds a sign containing his father's photograph during a protest held Thursday, April 16, 2020. The protest was held across the street ...
Mar 23, 2022
County officials arrest several people on drug related charges
GLASGOW - The Barren County Sheriff's Office reports several people were arrested over the last week for drug related offenses. Authorities arrested a couple along Old Munfordville Road last Wednesday...
Mar 22, 2022
Guthrie visits Highland Elementary to promote Constitution, government
Representative Brett Guthrie toured Highland Elementary School Tuesday morning, where he spoke to a group of fifth grade students about the Constitution and the creation of America's government. (JORD...
Mar 22, 2022
Op-Ed: A family's story of their experience at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home
GLASGOW - In a submitted feature story, T.J. Regional Health shares the story of a family who used Shanti Niketan Hospice Home, an end-of-life care facility in Glasgow. All information was submitted b...
Mar 22, 2022
Funding awarded to further develop industrial site
Maureen Carpenter, the executive director and CEO of Barren Inc. and the Barren Economic Authority, speaks at an event. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) CAVE CITY - Funding was awarded last week to assist in...
Mar 22, 2022
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of March 14, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers occurred from March 14 to 18, 2022. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances include foreclosures, master commissioner dee...
Mar 21, 2022
Teen arrested after alleged possession of cocaine, marijuana
Lana D. Westmoreland, 19, of Glasgow, was arrested late Sunday after she allegedly was in possession of cocaine and marijuana. (BARREN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER) GLASGOW - A Barren County teen was arres...
Mar 21, 2022
Man hits gas pedal instead of brake before car crash
GLASGOW - A three vehicle crash closed a portion of Rogers Wells Boulevard Wednesday. Police responded to the crash around 12:36 p.m. It happened near the intersection of West Main Street and South Ro...
Mar 17, 2022