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Video: ‘Good Morning Sunshine’ examines ther rebirth of ‘The Trail Hotel’

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 — Local entreprenuer Will Hardy was interviewed on WBRT’s ‘Good Morning Sunshine” radio program hosted by Kim Huston on Thursday, Jan. 16. 2025. Hardy and a partner have worked the past coiuple of years bringing the former Holiday Inn property on New Haven Road […]

January 20th, 2025 | Posted in Bourbon-related,Breaking News,Business News,Historic,News,Video | Read More »

Sen. Jimmy Higdon offers bill to create more affordable housing in Kentucky

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 — Last week, Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, introduced a faith-based initiative to help address Kentucky’s affordable housing challenges through small-government solutions. Senate Bill 59, filed during the second day of the 2025 Legislative Session, stems from conversations with constituents and the recommendations of the 2024 Affordable […]

January 14th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,County government,News,Politics,Public Safety,State government | Read More »

Knights of Columbus free-throw contest rescheduled for Sunday, Jan. 19

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 — The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shooting Contest for boys and girls, ages, 9 through 14, has been postponed until Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at Bethlehem High School. The doors open for registaration at 12:15 p.m.; the competition will begin at 1 p.m. Call […]

January 14th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Community News,News | Read More »

Obituary: Amy Denise Keeling, 56, Taylorsville

Amy Denise Keeling, 56, of Taylorsville, died Jan. 13, 2024, at her home in Louisville. She was born June 7, 1968. She had a deep love for animals, especially her many dogs over the years, and a fierce devotion to her family. She was a woman of strong opinions—if she loved you, you knew it, […]

January 14th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News | Read More »

Fiscal Court hears problems county has had using civic center as a warming shelter

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins took time du during the court’s meeting Tuesday to address complaints that the county had not opened the Nelson County Civic Center as a warming shelter in a timely manner. Hutchins and county government in general took […]

January 9th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,News,Public Safety,Weather | Read More »

Video: Judge-exec grilled as guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins was the guest Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. During the show, Tim discussed his recent letter to the editor of the local paper complaining about the left-leaning opinions of its guest columnist, […]

January 8th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,News,Politics,Politics,Video | Read More »

Jailer offers end-of-year progress report of ongoing county jail improvements

By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 — As we come to the start of a New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past year. The holidays are a time for family, gratitude, and community, and I feel privileged to serve the citizens of Nelson County as your […]

January 8th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,Letters to the Editor,News,Opinion,Police / Fire / EMS,Politics,Public Safety | Read More »

Garbage collection routes will continue Wednesday in city and county

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 — Garbage collection in Nelson County will start back up on Wednesday after the inclement weather forced cancellation of running routes in the county on Monday and Tuesday. Be aware that garbage truck drives on Wednesday will have the discretion to skip collection garbage on […]

January 7th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,County government,News,Public Safety,Weather | Read More »

9 p.m. update: Snow turns to ice and sleet, leavng area homes without power

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 — At 9 p.m. Sunday evening, about 2,200 people in Nelson County were without power due to the snow, sleet and freezing rain that continues to fall across the region. Earlier this evening the snow changed to rain and sleet/freezing rain, which has coated tree […]

January 5th, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,News,Police / Fire / EMS,Public Safety,Weather | Read More »

Letter: Hutchins takes issue with extreme leftist opinion columns in local newspaper

To the Editor: I have been reluctant to write a “Letter to the Editor” over state and national politics since I took office in January 2023, but as the first Republican Nelson County Judge Executive, I think it is time. The Kentucky Standard has allowed two individuals to write left-wing liberal “guest columnist” articles for […]

January 3rd, 2025 | Posted in Breaking News,Letters to the Editor,Opinion,Politics | Read More »

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