Category Archives: Local News

Substitute teacher case forwarded to Barren grand jury
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The case arguing a substitute teacher used electronic means to communicate with a minor to allegedly arrange sex is headed to a Barren County grand jury for its poss...
Michael Crimmins Oct 22, 2025

AUDIO: Barren County’s Chele Gillon speaks about respect, cyberbullying awareness
Chele Gillon of Barren County Schools joins WCLU’s Todd Steenbergen to discuss topics such as respecting oneself and others, and cyberbullying awareness. Listen to the full interview below: http...
Will Perkins Oct 22, 2025

Glasgow school board approves new bus purchase
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Glasgow Independent's board of education approved the purchase of a new school bus for approximately $155,000 during its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 20, at Highland Ele...
Will Perkins Oct 22, 2025

Planning commission takes steps to adopt solar language into regulations
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Members of the Joint City-County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Oct. 20 in an effort to add the county’s solar ordinance into its subdivision reg...
Michael Crimmins Oct 22, 2025

Barren County Schools awarded $6,000 for local food purchases
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County Schools is receiving $6,000 from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture for its “dedication to purchasing and using locally grown produce and pro...
Michael Crimmins Oct 22, 2025

Barren County magistrates approve special-purpose vehicles
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Special-purpose vehicles are now legal on certain Barren County roads. With no discussion, the Barren County Fiscal Court magistrates unanimously passed an ordinance...
Michael Crimmins Oct 21, 2025

Vigil hosted in Glasgow for teens killed in crash
By GAGE WILSON For Glasgow News 1 Community members gathered Monday evening at Community Partners for Recovery in Glasgow to honor the lives of three teenagers who were killed Friday night in a two-ve...
James Brown Oct 21, 2025

AUDIO: Caverna Independent’s Whitney Paul discusses student achievement
Whitney Paul, director of student achievement for Caverna Independent Schools, speaks with WCLU's Todd Steenbergen during Monday morning's Coffee & Conversation. Listen to the full interview below...
Will Perkins Oct 21, 2025

AUDIO: Glasgow police discuss recent fatal car collision
Glasgow Police Department Chief Guy Howie and Public Information Officer Terry Flatt speak with WCLU's Todd Steenbergen regarding a recent fatal car collision. Listen to the full interview below: http...
Will Perkins Oct 21, 2025

2 injured in Barren County after vehicle vs. buggy collision
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Two people were transported to the hospital after a vehicle versus buggy collision on Oct. 20. The collision occurred on South Fork Road near Sugar Hill Road, accord...
Michael Crimmins Oct 20, 2025




