Category Archives: Local News
Students named as winners in annual Bookmark Challenge
Back row (from left): Kynleigh Edwards (5), Addi Smith (6), Bella Shepherd (4), Latcher Harbison (3); the front row, Elias Haley (2), Khloe Howard (K), Nolan Johnson (1). (RED CROSS ELEMENTARY) GLASGO...
Mar 03, 2023
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of severe storms
FRANKFORT - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear briefed Kentuckians ahead of severe storms that are expected to produce damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and excessive rainfall across much of the state and decl...
Mar 03, 2023
What we know about the chance of severe weather Friday
GLASGOW - Weather forecasters are urging people to be weather aware Friday due to the likely chance of severe weather. The National Weather Service says strong and severe storms are possible throughou...
Mar 03, 2023
Barren Co. High student named as recipient of WKU's top scholarship
Rheana Britt, a Barren County High student, was named as one of 18 recipients of WKU's top academic award. (BARREN INC.) BOWLING GREEN - A Barren County High student was named as one of 18 recipients ...
Mar 02, 2023
Legacy Dairy expands reach to include more than 25 locations
A gallon of Hiseville-based Legacy Dairy's milk is stocked on the shelves of Houchens at South Gate Plaza in Glasgow. (LEGACY DAIRY) By BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News GLASGOW - A Hiseville-based dairy fa...
Mar 02, 2023
Arbogast retirement announced amid emails sent to city officials
FILE - Jennifer Arbogast, the Glasgow Police chief, pulls away a mask as she listens to councilmembers during an earlier meeting of the Glasgow City Council. (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) By BRENNAN D. CRAIN...
Mar 01, 2023
Barren County approves new logo, branding package
The Barren Fiscal Court approved this logo and branding design at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (BARREN COUNTY GOVERNMENT) GLASGOW - The Barren County Fiscal Court voted Tuesday to ap...
Mar 01, 2023
Turner to regain nine horses from Barren County government
FILE - These two horses housed at the Barren River Lake State Resort Park were part of a group of ten seized from Turner Stables on Sept. 10, 2019. (BARREN CO. TOURISM) Editor's Note: The group of hor...
Mar 01, 2023
Simmons named to high post within Municipal Clerks Association
Mona Simmons, the city clerk of Glasgow, has been named as the newest vice president of the Barren River Municipal Clerks Association. (SUBMITTED BY MONA SIMMONS) By BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News GLASGO...
Feb 28, 2023
Magistrates give nod to poll worker pay increase, add new voting center
Marty Kinslow, the magistrate representing Barren County fifth district, speaks during a meeting of the Barren Fiscal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) By BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WC...
Feb 28, 2023