Category Archives: Local News
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of April 11, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers were recorded at the Barren County Clerk's Office from April 11 to April 15, 2022. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instance...
Apr 19, 2022
David Steinhaus (R) - Barren Co. Magistrate District 4 candidate
GLASGOW - The primary election is scheduled May 17 in Kentucky, and WCLU News has brought back interviews with local candidates. Join Brennan Crain with WCLU News as he interviews candidates daily. Wa...
Apr 19, 2022
Weather causes minor setbacks in South Green construction, delays not expected
A rendering shows the expected display of the newly rebuilt South Green Elementary School. Constructions crews have faced recent setbacks due to excessive rain in the area. (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) GLAS...
Apr 18, 2022
Tim Coomer (R) - Barren Co. Magistrate District 4
GLASGOW - The primary election is scheduled May 17 in Kentucky, and WCLU News has brought back interviews with local candidates. Join Brennan Crain with WCLU News as he interviews candidates daily. Wa...
Apr 18, 2022
Dunkin' Donuts franchisee purchases property in Glasgow
This building formerly inhabited Taco John's but was later sold to Cook Out, a North Carolina fast food chain. The building was sold April 4 to a Bowling Green-based Dunkin' Donuts franchisee. (BRENNA...
Apr 18, 2022
Ambulance, semi among vehicles to crash along parkway
EDMONTON - State law enforcement investigated a four-vehicle injury collision in Metcalfe County Monday evening. Kentucky State Police said a 2010 Peterbilt truck was traveling westbound along the Lou...
Apr 15, 2022
Dennis Stephens (D) - Barren Co. Magistrate District 3 candidate
GLASGOW - The primary election is scheduled May 17 in Kentucky, and WCLU News has brought back interviews with local candidates. Join Brennan Crain with WCLU News as he interviews candidates daily. Wa...
Apr 15, 2022
Carpenter: Automotive battery company still plans to locate in city
Maureen Carpenter serves at the president and CEO of Barren Inc. and the Barren County Economic Authority. She said CATL, a Chinese-based battery company, plans to still locate and develop 350 jobs in...
Apr 15, 2022
Barren Schools nears completion on new central office, Frazier says
Anthony Frazier, Director of Facilities Management for Barren County Schools, speaks with community members at an earlier event held at the local Boys and Girls Club. (WCLU NEWS FILE PHOTO) GLASGOW - ...
Apr 15, 2022
AG: Glasgow Council violated law during closed session discussion about park
Danny Basil, Glasgow attorney, listens as a spectator speaks at a meeting of the Glasgow City Council. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) GLASGOW - A recent opinion issued by the attorney general of Kentucky c...
Apr 14, 2022