Category Archives: Local News
Beshear says he’ll consider 2028 presidential run
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 It’s not outside the realm of possibility to see a Kentuckian on the presidential ticket in 2028. Recently, Governor Andy Beshear and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine...
Oct 24, 2025
Byrd announces reelection intention
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Jamie Bewley Byrd announced her intention to seek another term as Barren County Judge-Executive. She initially announced her intention on her social media page, but ...
Oct 24, 2025
East side of Glasgow Square closes Oct. 25 at 10 a.m.
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 A section of the Glasgow Public Square will be closed on Oct. 25. The Glasgow Police Department announced that the east side of the public square, which is the side with th...
Oct 23, 2025
Shutdown on day 22 sets record as second-longest in US history, with no sign of a deal
by Jennifer Shutt, Kentucky Lantern October 22, 2025 WASHINGTON - The government shutdown became the second longest in U.S. history Wednesday, though the mounting repercussions for dozens of federal p...
Oct 23, 2025
Caverna’s 75-year anniversary celebrates deep history of district
By GAGE WILSON for Glasgow News 1 Seventy-five years after its consolidation, Caverna Independent Schools stands as an example of cross-county communities coming together for a common good. The distri...
Oct 23, 2025
AUDIO: Wilma Bunnell previews Caverna’s 75th anniversary
Wilma Bunnell joins WCLU’s Todd Steenbergen to preview Caverna’s 75th anniversary this weekend. Listen to the full interview below: https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blo...
Oct 23, 2025
AUDIO: Glasgow historian Sam Terry speaks about upcoming programs, tours
Sam Terry, a Glasgow historian, joins WCLU's Todd Steenbergen to discuss upcoming programs and tours. Listen to the full interview below: https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir...
Oct 23, 2025
Barren County ‘championship belt’ encourages higher attendance in schools
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Fans of professional wrestling may be excited about Barren County Schools' new incentive to encourage higher attendance - a six-pound championship belt. Anthony Janes, d...
Oct 23, 2025
Barren County fall cleanup scheduled for Oct. 23, 24
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 For the next two days, Barren County residents will have a free opportunity to dispose of items which would normally necessitate a trip to the landfill. The fall cleanup ev...
Oct 22, 2025
$12 million in Barren County SNAP benefits under threat
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Thousands of Kentuckians could go without food benefits if the federal government shutdown continues into November. In his recent Team Kentucky update, Kentucky Gove...
Oct 22, 2025