Category Archives: Local News
Barren County Road Closings
Here is a list of Barren County road closings due to high water, updated as of 9:46am Monday 6/26. Happy Hollow (At Bridge) Oil Well (At Bridge) Oil Well (Low Water Ford between Mansfield and Hwy 3179...
Jun 26, 2023
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet releases updated traffic impact report for District 3
BOWLING GREEN - The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for June 23 through June 30 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 65 A project...
Jun 26, 2023
Severe weather leaves 14,000 Farmers RECC members without power: restoration efforts underway
(BARREN COUNTY OUTAGE MAP/ FARMERS RECC) GLASGOW - Farmers RECC currently have approximately 14,000 members without power after severe weather impacted our service territory Sunday night. We expect to...
Jun 26, 2023
Trees down, dangerous travel this morning in Glasgow
GLASGOW - Travelers in the city of Glasgow need to be cautious this morning. Shown is a large tree completely across Columbia Avenue in Front of EastBrook Trailer Park. Power lines are wrapped up in t...
Jun 26, 2023
Glasgow City Creamery delights community with grand opening celebration on the Glasgow square
(MATTHEW CLARK/WCLU) GLASGOW - On Friday, the Glasgow City Creamery hosted members of the community for their ceremonial ribbon cutting on the Glasgow square. The locally-owned creamery features 16 de...
Jun 23, 2023
Heart of Scottsville triumphs in Kentucky Main Street Program, recognized for economic revitalization and historic preservation efforts
(WCLU FILE PHOTO) FRANKFORT - On Wednesday, the Heart of Scottsville was a big winner as Governor Andy Beshear joined leaders from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, along with state and local of...
Jun 23, 2023
BAVEL introduces Olivia Dooley as first full-time principal
(MATTHEW CLARK/WCLU) GLASGOW - On Thursday, Bo Matthews joined members of the Barren County Board of Education to welcome Barren Academy of Virtual Expanded Learning's (BAVEL) newest principal. Olivia...
Jun 22, 2023
Barren County High School's Beta Club dominates National Beta Convention with multiple honors
(HEATHER GARDNER/BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS) GLASGOW - On Monday, Barren County High School's Beta Club brought home multiple honors from the National Beta Convention in Louisville. At this year's conventi...
Jun 21, 2023
Glasgow High School wins National Beta championship
(GLASGOW HIGH SCHOOL/FACEBOOK) GLASGOW - On Monday, Glasgow High School took home a national championship at the annual Beta convention in Louisville. The school participated and won a national champi...
Jun 19, 2023
Construction begins on Westen roundabouts project at Ashley Circle/Westen Street Intersection
BOWLING GREEN - On Tuesday, June 20, contractors will begin work on the Westen roundabouts project at the Ashley Circle/Westen Street intersection. During the initial phase, traffic disruption is expe...
Jun 19, 2023