Category Archives: Local News
Farmers RECC updates community about outages, response to winds
GLASGOW - About 14,700 people remain without power across much of Farmers RECC's service region. All available crews and contracting personnel have been assigned and are working to restore power as sa...
Mar 03, 2023
Mammoth Cave National Park roads, ferry, services closed due to severe weather
MAMMOTH CAVE - Many trees have been reported down and blocking roadways in Mammoth Cave National Park due to severe weather that is moving through the region. Park crews are working to reopen roads an...
Mar 03, 2023
High winds rush through region Friday damaging structures
The roofing at Shoney's in Glasgow was blown in the roadway of US 31-E on Friday, March 3, 2023. Authorities were working to clear the roadway. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) By BRENNAN D. CRAIN, WCLU News...
Mar 03, 2023
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