By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Thursday, May 5, 2022 — One of the primary missions of government is to ensure public safety so it makes good sense that this session we passed several pieces of legislation aimed at making Kentucky a safer place to live, from creating a restorative justice pilot program to enhancing […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, April 28, 2022 — A Bardstown woman was injured Thursday morning after the car she was driving ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned. At about 8 a.m. Thursday, Nelson County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the Bluegrass Parkway 15 mile marker where they […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, April 28, 2022 — A Greensburg man died Wednesday evening of injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash in the 6000 block of Howardstown Road. At just after 10 p.m. Wednesday night, deputies with the Nelson County Sheriiff’s office were dispatched to Howardstown Road for a reportec injury […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, April 19, 2022 — Motorists are advised to avoid the westbound Bluegrass Parkway at the 29 mile marker because both lanes are closed due to an injury accident involving a semi tractor-trailer. According to automated messages broadcast by the Smart911 system, the westbound lanes will be closed at […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, April 15, 2022 — This week marked the official end of the 2022 Regular Session, including the final days of the veto period and the final two legislative days. The General Assembly convened to override the Governor’s vetoes on Wednesday and Thursday. In what could be the most […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, April 14, 2022 — A 20-year-old Bardstown man is in jail today following a high-speed pursuit that began Wednesday at KY 245 and Springfield Road, ran into town and west on Boston Road, before circling back behind Sympson Lake and finally north on KY 245 to Bullitt County. […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, March 25, 2022 — The Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force, in conjunction with the Kentucky State Police, U.S. Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, intercepted a truck shipment of more than 4,200 pounds of marijuana on Wednesday. The large shipment of packaged marijuana […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, March 22, 2022 — The Bardstown City Council started its meeting Tuesday evening with a proclamation recognizing that April is Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Dr. Jillian Carden, executive director with Elizabethtown-based Silverleaf, spoke to the council on the importance of education […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, March 22, 2022 — The Bardstown Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that took place Monday night at about 11:48 p.m. at Woodson-Rogers Park in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. According to a police department press release, officers were dispatched to the area in regard […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, March 20, 2022 — The first Nelson County resident allegedly diagnosed with COVID-19 has filed a federal lawsuit against Nelson County officials, state agencies and University Hospital for the court-ordered and officer-enforced COVID-19 quarantine he and his family were subjected to in March 2020. The $650 million lawsuit […]
