Category Archives: Local News
3 Jefferson Countians indicted in Barren organized crime syndicate
(WCLU FILE PHOTO) GLASGOW - A young trio from Jefferson County was indicted last month by a Barren County grand jury in connection a string of organized crime and theft in Barren County. Lucky Frank B...
Jan 20, 2022
Routes mostly clear in high traffic areas, some slick spots remain
Rogers Wells Boulevard was cleared early Thursday after snow and ice accumulations occurred overnight Wednesday. Few patches of snow and ice remain along the roadway. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) BOWLING...
Jan 20, 2022
Glasgow Schools to utilize NTI days for remainder of week
It was announced earlier this week that Glasgow High School would be the only school using NTI days. On Wednesday evening, the decision was made to close all schools in the district to in-person learn...
Jan 20, 2022
Several file for Barren Fiscal Court, Glasgow gains mayoral candidate
Candidates Troy A. Robertson (R), Kim Lambert (R) and Ronnie Stinson (D) listen during a meeting of the Barren Fiscal Court Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. Robertson is running for District 5, Lambert for Dis...
Jan 19, 2022
Brad Bailey, former Barren County PVA, dies at 58
Brad Bailey, a former Barren County Property Valuation Administrator, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (BRAD BAILEY/TWITTER) GLASGOW - Brad Bailey, a former property valuation administrator, has died. Bai...
Jan 19, 2022
FEMA, SBA deadlines approach for disaster recovery assistance
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center and Small Businesses Administration disaster assistance location reopens Thursday in Barren County. The agencies will be available through Jan. 27. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU ...
Jan 19, 2022
Mobile home fire ousts family early Wednesday
Crews from Glasgow Fire Department roll fire hoses Wednesday morning after a mobile home fire along Smiley Court. The homes inhabitants were safely removed. (BRENNAN CRAIN/WCLU NEWS) GLA...
Jan 19, 2022
Volunteer fire departments given more spending abilities with county ARPA funding
Krista Steenbergen, a grant consultant for Barren County Government, listens to magistrates as American Rescue Plan Act funding is discussed at the Barren County Fiscal Court meeting held Tuesday, Jan...
Jan 18, 2022
COVID-19 infections, staffing issues close Barren Schools' campuses for rest of week
Barren County Schools announced Tuesday they will use NTI days for the rest of the week due to staffing shortages and the increased number of COVID-19 infections among staff and students. (WCLU NEWS F...
Jan 18, 2022
Barren Co. Property Transfers - Week of Jan. 10, 2022
GLASGOW - The following property transfers occurred from Jan. 10 to Jan. 14, 2022. Tax information is not reported when money is not exchanged. Such instances include foreclosures, master commissioner...
Jan 18, 2022