Category Archives: Local News
Glasgow Independent mulls lowering class sizes for youngest grades
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 As Glasgow Independent administrators look at next year's staffing allocations, Superintendent Chad Muhlenkamp said the district is evaluating class sizes for kindergart...
Feb 09, 2026
Cave City reviews options after Boys and Girls Club bids come in high
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Bids for the renovation of a building planned to be the home of the Boys and Girls Club of the Caverns came in over budget once again. The bids were opened at Cave Ci...
Feb 09, 2026
Glasgow council considers Plaza board, grant application
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 The Glasgow City Council will meet Monday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. at Luska J. Twyman Municipal Building, with council members expected to hear a departmental update and co...
Feb 09, 2026
Glasgow men arrested on drug charges
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Two Glasgow men have been arrested on drug-related charges after a traffic stop over the weekend. Charles Ballard and Nathaniel McCandless were arrested by Glasgow p...
Feb 09, 2026
Glasgow police deem alleged sexual assault illegitimate, caution against media speculation
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A sexual assault that allegedly occurred in a Walmart restroom was deemed illegitimate, according to the Glasgow Police Department. Glasgow Police Public Information...
Feb 06, 2026
AUDIO: Chris Schalk talks upcoming hay auction
Barren County Extension Agent Chris Schalk joins Todd Steenbergen for Coffee and Conversation about the upcoming hay auction. Listen to the interview below to learn more. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.c...
Feb 06, 2026
AUDIO: Steve Riley gives a legislative update
Rep. Steve Riley joins Todd Steenbergen for Coffee and Conversation. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/3038/files/2026/02/steve-riley-update-020626.mp3
Feb 06, 2026
Barren County Schools recognized for serving student-grown food in cafeterias
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Local farmers aren't the only ones growing food for Barren County cafeterias - students have been rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands in the dirt. "We have ...
Feb 06, 2026
‘If we’re all pulling in the same direction we will rise together’: Fant assumes chairmanship of Barren Inc.
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 It was a night of reflection on the past, but also one of optimism about the future at the Barren Inc. annual meeting on Fec. 5. The main event revolved around passi...
Feb 06, 2026
LIVESTREAM: Radio Red Carpet (Barren Inc. Annual Meeting Preshow)
WCLU Radio will be hosting a Radio Red Carpet Preshow, presented by Foreman Watson Land Title, for Barren Inc.'s Annual Meeting. Watch the livestream below: https://youtube.com/live/_12qy2iM0Ko?si=dKV...
Feb 05, 2026