Category Archives: Local News
BAVEL student named National Merit Scholar Semifinalist
Cooper Evans, a senior in the Barren Academy of Virtual and Expanded Learning (BAVEL), was recently named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. (BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS) SUBMITTED TO WCLU News GLAS...
Sep 20, 2022
Cave City Chamber announces candidate forum
FILE: Leticia Cline and Dwayne Hatcher, candidates for Cave City mayor, appear at a Barren Fiscal Court meeting together. (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) CAVE CITY - The Cave City Chamber of Commerce will host...
Sep 20, 2022
AAA: Gas prices drop in Kentucky
Gas prices in West Central Kentucky are nine cents lower this week at $3.199, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report. This week's average prices: Western Central KY Average $3.199 Average pr...
Sep 20, 2022
Mail-in absentee ballot portal opens Saturday
FILE: Helena Birdwell, Barren County clerk, details information about absentee ballots. (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) BY BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News GLASGOW - Eligible voters across Kentucky can request mail...
Sep 20, 2022
Roof to be added to new South Green Elementary in October
Despite challenges workers have faced during the construction process, South Green Elementary School could be adding a roof to their new building in October (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) BY JORDAN SMITH, WCL...
Sep 19, 2022
Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contest announced
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in cooperation with the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts and the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, has announced the 2022 Jim Clay...
Sep 19, 2022
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Sept. 6, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Sept. 6 - Sept. 9, 2022. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances i...
Sep 16, 2022
Hiseville, Austin Tracy Fire Departments awarded grants
WASHINGTON - Two volunteer fire departments in Barren County have been awarded grants. Congressman Brett Guthrie announced the grants, which were given to the Austin Tracy and Hiseville Fire Departmen...
Sep 15, 2022
Glasgow Police provides free car seats, installation to community
Allen Ward, a patrol officer with Glasgow Police, speaks with an expectant mother during a car seat installation and giveaway event held at Don Franklin Auto along Happy Valley Road in Glasgow on Thur...
Sep 15, 2022
Traffic delays expected this weekend during 'Groove & Glow'
FILE: Entertain Glasgow's Groove & Glow event returns this weekend to Moore Field at the Glasgow Municipal Airport. (ENTERTAIN GLASGOW) BY BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News GLASGOW - Motorists in Barren...
Sep 15, 2022