Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow man becomes newest Kentucky State Police trooper
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A Glasgow man has become one of the newest troopers with the Kentucky State Police. Gabriel Wheeler was one of 32 cadets who graduated from the state police’s trainin...
Feb 05, 2026
Weldon library to host adult spelling bee
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 The Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library will be hosting an adult spelling bee at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12. The competition will consist of three rounds with words getti...
Feb 05, 2026
Man arrested in Glasgow enters guilty plea in federal court
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A man originally arrested by Glasgow police in 2024 has entered a guilty plea in federal court. Tyshawn Lorm was arrested by police officers on Dec. 27, 2024, stemmi...
Feb 04, 2026
Ky lawmaker wants EMS reimbursements increased to address shortages
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern February 4, 2026 FRANKFORT - Emergency responders are warning that in Kentucky's ambulance deserts they are often overworked and underpaid and use old equipment to trea...
Feb 04, 2026
Portion of Oil Well Road reopens after bridge approaches wash out
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Drivers will now be able to cross the Skaggs Creek bridge on Oil Well Road. The Barren County government announced that the crossing is back open after it was closed...
Feb 04, 2026
$20M federally earmarked for Cave City ag center
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 With the assistance from the federal government, the Cave City agriculture exposition center is one step closer to becoming a reality. After getting a call from U.S....
Feb 04, 2026
Share your thoughts in the WCLU Technology Survey
At WCLU, we're always looking for ways to make our station better and to keep up with the fast-changing world of radio and technology. That's why we're asking all our listeners to share their thoughts...
Feb 03, 2026
Beshear touts Tate at Glasgow stop
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Governor Andy Beshear visited Glasgow on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate Tate Inc. with local officials. The T.J. Health Pavilion Community Center was packed with com...
Feb 03, 2026
Ky Senate approves bill to clarify recent teacher, student electronic communication law
by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern January 27, 2026 A bill that aims to revise restrictions on how Kentucky teachers communicate electronically with their students has passed out of the state Senate...
Feb 03, 2026
Barren magistrates thank county, state crews in the aftermath of winter storm
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Members of the Barren County Fiscal Court praised the efforts made by county and state personnel during the recent winter storm. Barren County Judge-Executive Jamie ...
Feb 03, 2026