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Video: Drug education group founder is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ show

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, June 8, 2023 — Angela Parkerson of the Nick Kruger Foundation was the studio guest of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She discussed the groups goal to fight drug use by educating parents and teens to the dangers of drugs like fentanyl. […]

June 8th, 2023 | Posted in Bardstown CIty Council,Breaking News,Community News,Police / Fire / EMS,Public Safety,Video | Read More »

Video: Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, June 8, 2023 — Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa was the studio guest of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The sheriff discussed ways to combat vehicle theft and other law enforcement topics. Running time: About 45 minutes. -30- Please follow and like […]

June 8th, 2023 | Posted in Bradford & Brooks,Breaking News,County government,Public Safety,Video | Read More »

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 […]

June 6th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,County government | 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 […]

June 6th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,News,Politics | 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, […]

June 6th, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,County government,News,Politics,State government | 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 […]

June 5th, 2023 | Posted in News,Opinion,State government | 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 […]

June 3rd, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,Education,Entertainment,News | 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 […]

June 3rd, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,Jail Logs,News,Police / Fire / EMS,Public Safety | 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- Please follow and like us:

June 2nd, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,Politics,Video | 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 […]

June 2nd, 2023 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,News,Police / Fire / EMS,Politics | Read More »

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