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New lease agreement will mean county ambulances will have latest equipment »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, June 6, 2023 — Nelson County EMS will soon re-equip its fleet of ambulances with the latest medical equipment thanks to Nelson Fiscal Court’s agreement to enter into a lease with Stryker. The upgrades are part of the county’s 10-year lease agreement and will be provided […]…

Jun 6 2023 / Read More »

County government releases guidelines on discounted garbage collection fees »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, June 6, 2023 — Nelson Fiscal Court has released the guidelines to qualify for a discount rate regarding the county’s mandatory garbage collection rates. TO QUALIFY FOR LOW INCOME. Any customer who is over age 65 and has a household income of: Number in Household Monthly […]…

Jun 6 2023 / Read More »

Fiscal Court moves to self-insured health insurance, gives employees more options »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, June 6, 2023 — Nelson Fiscal Court voted Tuesday morning to move its employee health insurance from Anthem to a county-funded self-insured system. The transition will be managed by Assured Partners, a national insurance services provider. The move will mean more insurance policy choices for employees, […]…

Jun 6 2023 / Read More »

Massaroni: Interim meetings begin as lawmakers focus on 2024 Regular Session »

By CANDY MASSARONI50th District State Representative Monday, June 5, 2023 — The 2023 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly ended just two short months ago. Since then, my colleagues and I laid the groundwork for another successful, productive legislative interim. The legislative interim plays a vital role in the lawmaking process. This time is […]…

Jun 5 2023 / Read More »

Bardstown teen participating this summer in Miss Kentucky Teen competition »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, June 3, 2023 — Ariana Rodriguez of Bardstown will compete in the 2023 Miss Kentucky’s Teen Competition June 28 through July 1, 2023, 1st at the SKyPAC in Bowling Green. She is a senior at Thomas Nelson High School who will go to the University of Kentucky this […]…

Jun 3 2023 / Read More »

Jailer: Efforts to reduce jail operational costs are having early success »

By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Saturday, June 3, 2023 — I am pleased to announce that today I have officially turned over a total of $28,832.45 in fees collected over the last three months from Booking, Housing, HIP, and Medical fees at the Nelson County Correctional Center to Nelson County Fiscal Court. This marks a […]…

Jun 3 2023 / Read More »

Video: Bloomfield City Council special meeting June 1 re: police chief, clerk firings »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 2, 2023 — The Bloomfield City Council held a special-called meeting Thursday, June 1st, to allow the public to offer input on Mayor Chris Dudgeon’s recent actions to fire the police chief and the city clerk. Running time: About 90 minutes. -30-…

Jun 2 2023 / Read More »

Bloomfield residents vent frustration over Mayor’s firing of city clerk, police chief »

By JIM & ELIJAH BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, June 2, 2023 — Bloomfield residents spent more than an hour voicing their concerns and criticism at Mayor Chris Dudgeon — including calls for his resignation — following his recent firing of Police Chief Steve Cambron and City Clerk Karen Biederman. The special-called meeting […]…

Jun 2 2023 / Read More »

Special Bloomfield City Council meeting seeks public on recent city issues »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, May 31, 2023 — A special meeting of the Bloomfield City Council is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1st, at the Northeast Nelson County Firehouse, 130 Perry St., in Bloomfield. Bloomfield residents who have signed up will have an opportunity to speak to the council on the […]…

May 31 2023 / Read More »

Video: American Legion Memorial Day observance at Bardstown Cemetery »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, May 29, 2023 — Video of the Memorial Day service sponsored by the local American Legion posts at the Bardstown Cemetery. Running time: About 38 minutes. -30-…

May 30 2023 / Read More »

Community gathers to remember the fallen at Memorial Day service »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, May 29, 2023 — Bardstown and Nelson County residents gathered around the gazebo at the Bardstown Cemetery to again remember those who served their country and made the ultimate sacrifice in observance of Memorial Day. Kenny Fogle again served as emcee of the observance, his 20th […]…

May 29 2023 / Read More »

Judge-executive provides five-month update on issues facing county government »

By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Saturday, May 27, 2023 — It is hard to believe that we are almost halfway through 2023. My first five months as your Nelson County Judge-Executive has been busy, enlightening, gratifying, challenging, and sometimes aggravating. With my previous experience as a magistrate, I was aware of many aspects of this […]…

May 27 2023 / Read More »

Local legion posts host Memorial Day observance 11 a.m. Monday morning »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, May 27, 2023 — The annual Memorial Day observance in the City of Bardstown will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, 2023, at the gazebo in the Bardstown Cemetery. The event is sponsored by the local American Legion Posts. Mayor Dick Heaton will welcome those in […]…

May 27 2023 / Read More »

Memorial Day holiday to change garbage collection schedules in city, county »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, May 25, 2023 — Garbage collection routes will change next week due to the Memorial Day holiday for both city and county customers. CITY GARBAGE. Bardstown City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage collection for city customers will be […]…

May 25 2023 / Read More »

Video: NC Judge-Exec is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, May 25, 2023 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins was the studio guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Hutchins discussed many of the changes he’s made in county government to improve employee pay, retain employees and reduce waste. Tim also talked […]…

May 25 2023 / Read More »
Police / Fire / EMS

Nelson County Jail Logs — Tuesday, June 6, 2023 »

Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information […]

Jun 7 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, June 5, 2023 »

Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information […]

Jun 5 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sunday, June 4, 2023 »

Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information […]

Jun 4 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Saturday, June 3, 2023 »

Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information […]

Jun 4 2023 / Read More »

Jailer: Efforts to reduce jail operational costs are having early success »

By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Saturday, June 3, 2023 — I am pleased to announce that today I have officially turned over a total of $28,832.45 in fees collected over the last three months from Booking, Housing, HIP, and Medical fees at the Nelson County Correctional Center to Nelson County Fiscal Court. This marks a […]

Jun 3 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — June 1-2, 2023 »

Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information […]

Jun 3 2023 / Read More »

Bloomfield residents vent frustration over Mayor’s firing of city clerk, police chief »

By JIM & ELIJAH BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, June 2, 2023 — Bloomfield residents spent more than an hour voicing their concerns and criticism at Mayor Chris Dudgeon — including calls for his resignation — following his recent firing of Police Chief Steve Cambron and City Clerk Karen Biederman. The special-called meeting […]

Jun 2 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Wednesday, May 31, 2023 »

Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information […]

May 31 2023 / Read More »

Special Bloomfield City Council meeting seeks public on recent city issues »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, May 31, 2023 — A special meeting of the Bloomfield City Council is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1st, at the Northeast Nelson County Firehouse, 130 Perry St., in Bloomfield. Bloomfield residents who have signed up will have an opportunity to speak to the council on the […]

May 31 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Tuesday, May 30, 2023 »

Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information […]

May 30 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — May 29-30, 2023 »

Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information […]

May 30 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sunday, May 28, 2023 »

Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information […]

May 29 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Saturday, May 27, 2023 »

Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information […]

May 28 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — May 26-27, 2023 »

Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information […]

May 27 2023 / Read More »

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  • Video: Nelson Fiscal Court special zoning moratorium meeting, April 14, 2023

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  • NC Gazette to livestream press conference live from outside NC Justice Center

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Obituary: Sharon Celeste Coomes, 76, Hallsville »

Sharon Celeste Coomes, 76, of Hallsville, died Thursday, Feb 16, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospital after suffering from a prolonged illness. She was born May 3, 1946, in Kentucky to the late Edward and Blanche Murphy. She was a stay-at-home wife and Mom, a devoted Catholic that helped serve as a Sunday school teacher when…

Jun 6 2023 / Read More »

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Massaroni: Interim meetings begin as lawmakers focus on 2024 Regular Session »

By CANDY MASSARONI50th District State Representative Monday, June 5, 2023 — The 2023 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly ended just two short months ago. Since then, my colleagues…

Jun 5 2023 / Read More »

Massaroni: Reflect this Memorial Day on what we can never forget »

By CANDY MASSARONI50th District State Representative Saturday, May 20, 2023 — Over the past few weeks, I have used my column to…

May 20 2023 / Read More »

Clarification: Senior discount on county garbage rate includes a means test »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, May 18, 2023 — On Thursday, May 11th, I wrote and posted a…

May 18 2023 / Read More »

Legislative update: Bills aimed at improving state’s juvenile justice system »

By CANDY MASSARONI50th District State Representative Wednesday, May 17, 2023 — Reforming the state’s dysfunctional and dangerous juvenile justice system was one…

May 18 2023 / Read More »

Tech

Letter: Former mayor asks if council members’ iPads affected by cyber attack »

Letter to the Editor: On January 3, 2017, City Clerk Bryant distributed an I-Pad to each of the City Council Members –…

Sep 15 2022 / Read More »

Council honors IT team for rapid response to cyberattack on city infrastructure »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 — Mayor Dick Heaton took time at Tuesday night’s Bardstown…

Sep 15 2022 / Read More »

Mayor: City hasn’t paid ransom over Bardstown Connect cyberattack »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 (CORRECTED Saturday, Sept. 9, 2022, 12:20 p.m.) — Mayor Dick…

Sep 8 2022 / Read More »

CommonSpirit Health, Flaget Hospital, recovering from randsomware attack »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 — CommonSpirit, the parent company of the CHI St. Joseph Health System and CHI Flaget Memorial Hospital, confirmed Wednesday that…

Oct 15 2022 / Read More »

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