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Glasgow firefighters respond to house fire
GLASGOW, Ky. – Firefighters responded to a house fire in Glasgow on Thursday. The Glasgow Fire Department says it responded to the 100 block of Harwood Street for a reported house fire. When units arrived, city officials stated in a press release that light smoke was visible from the...
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Allen County
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing several charges after a traffic stop in Allen County. On Thursday, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it conducted a traffic stop near the 2000 block of Old Gallatin Road. Deputies say through further investigation, they searched the driver, identified as...
Med Center Health breaks ground on upcoming Glasgow location
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) - Today, Med Center Health was joined by members of the Barren County Chamber of Commerce to break ground on their new location in Glasgow. They are partnering with Stengel Hill Architecture to construct the 22,000-square-foot facility. It will feature an outpatient diagnostic imaging center, which will offer radiology, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine CT, and MRI services.
Donations to benefit funeral of Glasgow police sergeant’s wife
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department shared where funds can be donated after the death of Tracy York-Murrell, the wife of Sgt. Cameron Murrell. York-Murrell died in a vehicle crash Sunday, April 21 in Taylor County, according to Glasgow police chief Guy Howie. Howie stated the police department...
Man arrested following burglary at Glasgow Mexican restaurant
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) – Authorities in Glasgow say a man was caught on video overnight burglarizing a Mexican restaurant. Police responded early Monday morning upon discovering that Los Mariachis had been burglarized overnight. They found a broken window at the restaurant and a large hole in the wall where the suspect had gained entry.
SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – DOG DERBY FESTIVAL
Fo today’s Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee is joined by Liz and Railey McClellan to talk all about the Derby Dog Festival. Happening on Saturday, April 27th you can head to the Barren River Lake State Park in Lucas to have a great time with your pups. There will be food trucks, paw print portraits, shirts and glasses for sale, and the first 50 guests will receive swag bags as well. You can purchase tickets at the door, and all of the proceeds will benefit the Barren River Animal Welfare Association and all of the great work they do there.
Scottsville man charged with theft of vehicle
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing charges in relation to a stolen pickup truck. On Monday, the Scottsville Police Department says the truck was stolen around 3 a.m. from ProMasters Transmission Center in Scottsville, Kentucky. Police say a male subject was seen entering the vehicle on the...
Glasgow man indicted after March shooting that injured brothers
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) – A Barren County grand jury has indicted a man after he allegedly shot two brothers in March with a shotgun. Kevin L. Abner, 59, was indicted on one count of first-degree assault and one count of second-degree assault. The indictments were returned on April 17.
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