WCLU Local News

Barren County residents encouraged to sign up for Doc Alert
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Barren County Clerk Helena Chase Birdwell encourages residents to sign up for Software Management's Doc Alert Syste...
4h ago

Barren economic authority talks tariff impacts, county unemployment
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A brief conversation about the economic state of the United States and county unemployment was the topic of the day...
6h ago

‘Plant & Seed Swap’ this Saturday at Barren County Extension Office
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Gardening enthusiasts and those interested in the hobby will have the opportunity to network and learn about various re...
6h ago

SKYCTC gets $28M to build new Glasgow health campus
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College received $28 million in state funding it plans to spend on ...
Apr 10, 2025

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The National Weather Service in Louisville has placed Barren County in a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. ton...
Apr 10, 2025

'Minor injury' reported after SUV crashes into Glasgow Shoney's
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 One "minor injury" was reported after a black SUV hit the side of Shoney's in Glasgow, according to Glasgow Police ...
Apr 10, 2025

Woman arrested by Glasgow police on drug charges
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 An Edmonton County woman was arrested Tuesday by the Glasgow Police Department on multiple drug-related charges. On...
Apr 10, 2025

Tax deadlines postponed for those impacted by Ky storms
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Tuesday, April 15, is this year's tax day...unless you live in Kentucky and were impacted by this month's severe we...
Apr 10, 2025

Barren, Caverna students selected for Gatton Academy class of 2027
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Several area students have been selected for the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science class of 2027, joining t...
Apr 10, 2025

Barren business students place at region
STAFF REPORT Glasgow News 1 Several students from the Barren County Area Technology Center recently placed at the Future Business Leaders of America R...
Apr 10, 2025

Jersey Mike's raises $20K for TJ Community Mission Foundation
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 T.J. Community Mission Foundation received $20,000 during the Month of Giving campaign. Throughout the month of Mar...
Apr 10, 2025

Tornado confirmed in northern Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 A tornado has been confirmed by the National Weather Service to have touched down in Northern Barren County on Apri...
Apr 09, 2025

Single-wide house a 'total loss' after fire, no injuries reported
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 In the early morning hours of April 9, numerous fire departments converged on a house fire at 7487 Lecta-Kino Road....
Apr 09, 2025

Glasgow woman arrested on drug charges
By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1 A 62-year-old Glasgow woman was arrested after a traffic stop on Myrtle Street on Tuesday, April 8. Glasgow police offic...
Apr 09, 2025

Educational attainment rate closes in to 2030 goal
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Kentucky is edging closer to its 2030 educational attainment goal, according to the Council on Postsecondary Educat...
Apr 09, 2025

Glasgow engineering students place at state conference
By WILL PERKINS Glasgow News 1 Members of Glasgow High School's Technology Student Association recently traveled to Louisville to compete against stud...
Apr 09, 2025

'Going Pro' initiative celebrates graduates in high-demand careers
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Kentucky Department of Education and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System have launched the stat...
Apr 09, 2025

US House Take It Down Act moves out of committee
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The criminalization of sexual extortion is one step closer to becoming a reality with committee approval of the Tak...
Apr 09, 2025

No injuries reported after overturned semi closes portion of parkway
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Updated as of 2 p.m. April 9 The portion of the Louie B. Nunn Parkway that was previously closed due to an overturn...
Apr 09, 2025

Freeze warning issued for Barren County
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The Louisville office of the National Weather Service has placed Barren County, and most all of Central and Eastern...
Apr 08, 2025