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NEW DETAILS: House fire and death investigation underway in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Ky. – After a house fire on Saturday, July 20, one person is dead in Glasgow. The Glasgow Fire Department responded in the early hours of the morning to a house fire at the 100 block of Hummingbird Lane in Glasgow, arriving to see smoke coming from a front room of the residence.
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Local spokespersons on behalf of Refuge Bowling Green have doubled down in misinformation or opted to ignore requests for information, county denies support, city won’t talk about it, and citizens continue pursuing transparency. “Sunshine is the best disinfectant,” David Dickerson said in a recent town hall meeting. “Transparency of...
Barren County Indictments from July 17, 2024 Session
An indictment is an accusation only and a person is considered innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law. COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY- 43RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT- BARREN CIRCUIT COURT. VICTORIA M WOLFORD. 809 Lee School Road. Sonora, Kentucky 42776. (COUNTS 1, 2, & 3) –AND– MARK A KILLIAM.
Man accused of shooting Glasgow teen indicted by grand jury
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) - The man accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy in Glasgow has been indicted by a Barren County Grand Jury. Christopher Rye, 20, was indicted on one count of 2nd-degree assault for the shooting of Mattew Arms and three counts of 1st-degree Wanton endangerment of three other juveniles.
Woman identified after fatal fire at Glasgow home
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) – One person is dead following a house fire on Saturday morning in Glasgow. The Glasgow Fire Department reported that the fire occurred at 117 Hummingbird Lane, near Lexington Drive. Firefighters entered through the front door and extinguished the blaze. The Barren County Coroner’s Office identified...
Grand Jury Indicts Shooting Suspect
The man accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy in Glasgow has been indicted by a Barren County Grand Jury. Christopher Rye, 20, was indicted on one count of 2nd-degree assault for the shooting of Mattew Arms and three counts of 1st-degree Wanton endangerment of three other juveniles. Arms was shot...
Habitat for Humanity and Glasgow family celebrate house built together
GLASGOW, Ky. (WBKO) - The Bradley family has waited about five years to move into their Habitat Home in Glasgow. Now, they are finally celebrating their new house with the Glasgow-Barren County Habitat for Humanity chapter, the community, and family and friends at Friday’s home dedication event. “I am...
LIST: Back to School bashes in Southern Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The Back to School season is quickly approaching, and there is no shortage of celebrations to kick off the 2024-2025 school year. Check out the list of Back to School festivities below to find one near you. This list will be consistently updated. Barren County.
Park City Makes Its Mark at First Barren County Economic Authority Meeting as Voting Member
On July 12, Park City participated in its inaugural meeting as a voting member of the Barren County Economic Authority (BCEA), marking a historic milestone for the municipality. Held at the BCEA offices on East Public Square, the annual meeting covered a wide range of topics crucial to the county’s...
Barren County Fiscal Court Denies Support for Refugee Relocation Effort amid unanswered questions
In a recent decision at its July 16th meeting, the Barren County Fiscal Court revealed that it has refused to draft a letter of support for Refuge Bowling Green, a nonprofit organization aiming to relocate 30 refugees to the Glasgow area. This decision, announced by Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley-Byrd, marks a...
‘Stuff the Ambulance’ gathering school supplies for local students
GLASGOW, Ky. – An initiative between T.J. Samson Community Hospital and the Barren-Metcalfe Ambulance Service is aiming to prepare local students for the school year. “Stuff the Ambulance” is collecting school supplies from Aug. 1 through Aug. 2. All donated school supplies will benefit students in the Barren...
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