By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 — The Bardstown City Council approved first reading of the city’s 2026 property tax rate at its meeting last Tuesday. City Administrator Aaron Boles explain the council’s three options regarding the city’s tax rate and the implications each option has on the amount […]
By JENNA GEORGENelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, July 22, 2025 — The Bardstown City Council honored members of the fire department whose work have served the community during flash flooding and in a number of water rescues. The firefighters included: Captain Chad Ubbelohde, Bobby McGrew, Lee Harris, Steve Marrs, Jacob Newsome, Robert Bradshaw, […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 13, 2025 — The Bardstown City Council approved first reading of the city’s 2025-26 $117 million budget at its June 10, 2025 meeting. -30- Please follow and like us:
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, June 11, 2025 — The Bardstown City Council held a second first reading of the 2025-26 city budget. Though a first reading of the budget had been approved at a previous meeting, auditors advised the city to put a line in the budget related to continued […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Thursday, April 10, 2025 — Stephen Portman, the assistant recreation director for the City of Bardstown, is the guest on the April 10, 2025 edition of WBRT’s “Good Morning, Sunshine” radio show hosted by Kim Huston. The interview covers the many recreational opportunities available in Bardstown, and an […]
BY JIM BROOKSNELSON COUNTY GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 — The Bardstown City Council held first reading Tuesday night on a measure that will eliminate the Cable TV Programming Committee. The ordinance is part of the necessary housekeeping in preparation for the transition of the city’s Bardstown Connect cable and TV system […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 — The Nelson County Republican Party will hold the local party’s reorganization on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at the Nelson County Public Library. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The meeting offers local Republicans the chance to accept a […]
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 […]
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 […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 — Kim Huston, the host of WBRT’s newest radio show, “Good Morning Sunshine,” offers details about NBC’s “Today Show” plans to visit downtown Bardstown on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. She also receives a special long-distant phone call from the “Man with all the Toys,” Santa […]
