Category Archives: Local News
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
Land & Liberty Coalition to host community dinner Thursday
GLASGOW - The Land & Liberty Coalition of Kentucky will host a dinner Thursday evening to discuss renewable energy efforts. Leaders of the renewable energy sector will be present at the event, whi...
Sep 15, 2022
Suspicious material at WKU determined to be 'construction-related'
BOWLING GREEN - Authorities determined two explosive-related threats on the campus of Western Kentucky University Wednesday morning posed no threats. Suspicious material was located near Cherry Hall. ...
Sep 14, 2022
Barren Co. Marriage Licenses - Week of Sept. 5, 2022
GLASGOW - The following marriage licenses were issued at the Barren County Clerk's Office from Sept. 6 - Sept. 14, 2022. Sept. 6, 2022: Bethany N. Smith, 29, of Etoile, and Joel G. Dooley, 41, of Edmo...
Sep 14, 2022