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County’s 201 plan update to examine future industry, residential sewer needs »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 — Nelson Fiscal Court Tuesday approved hiring HDR Engineering to conduct an update of the existing 201 sewer plan. The 201 plan takes a look into the future to estimate where sewers are needed for future industrial and residential growth. The plan will […]…

Oct 3 2023 / Read More »

Hutchins: October 2023 Nelson County government update »

By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 — Friday Night lights are in full swing, pumpkins and mums are on porches, chili is on the stove, and the leaves are starting to change. Fall has arrived in Nelson County. With the work of the FBI and local law enforcement, the support of our […]…

Sep 30 2023 / Read More »

Jury finds Richard Gray guilty of murdering girlfriend at her Bardstown home »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 — Richard Samuel Gray Jr., 33, was found guilty of the murder his 33-year-old girlfriend, Tabitha Murray, in February 2022 at her Bardstown home. On Tuesday, a Nelson County jury found Gray guilty of murder as well as unlawful imprisonment, second-degree. The jury recommended Gray […]…

Sep 27 2023 / Read More »

Indictment charges Brooks Houck with the murder of Crystal Rogers »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2023 (updated) — Brooks William Houck, 41, of Bardstown, was arrested Wednesday morning by the FBI and was charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Crystal Rogers, who disappeared in July 2015. He was also charged with one count of tampering with physical evidence. He was […]…

Sep 27 2023 / Read More »

Council OKs 90-moratorium on new short-term rentals, bed-&-breakfasts in city »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 — The Bardstown City Council gave its initial approval to a 90-day moratorium on applications for new short-term rentals and bed-and-breakfasts in the city limits. The move comes at the request of the Joint City-County Planning Commission and the Bardstown Board of Adjustments, […]…

Sep 27 2023 / Read More »

Advocates question city council on need for ordinance ‘criminalizing’ homelessness »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 — The Bardstown City Council approved an ordinance that prohibits camping on city-owned public property at its meeting Tuesday night. The ordinance is designed to allow police to remove the homeless from staying overnight on city property, like the Farmer’s Market pavillion. Before […]…

Sep 27 2023 / Read More »

Audio: Luxco planning commission public hearing of Sept. 6, 2023 »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 — The video contains only the audio of Sept. 6, 2023, public hearing in regard to Luxco’s application to build distilled spirits warehouses on 182 acres in the Botland community. Running time: About 1 hour, 50 minutes. -30-…

Sep 25 2023 / Read More »

Luxco warehouse application on planning commission Tuesday night agenda »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 — The Joint City-County Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, to continue their review of the application and evidence submitted by Luxco Inc. to build distilled spirits storage warehouses on a 182-acre tract in the Botland community east of Bardstown. […]…

Sep 25 2023 / Read More »

Fiscal court lowers property tax rate; sheriff receives statewide honor »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 — Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa was honored by Nelson County Judge Executive Tim Hutchins and Nelson Fiscal Court for his selection as Sheriff’ of the Year by the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association. PROPERTY TAX FINAL APPROVAL. Nelson Fiscal Court gave final approval on […]…

Sep 24 2023 / Read More »

Video: Kim Huston as guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 — Kim Huston, the head of economic development efforts in Nelson County, was the guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. Huston talked about tourism, economic development, and more. Running time: About 44 minutes. -30-…

Sep 24 2023 / Read More »

Video: Bradford & Brooks Sierra Enlow interview Ag Commissioner candidate »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 — Sierra Enlow, the Democratic candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture, was the guest on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. Enlow is a LaRue County native with strong ties to Nelson County, and brings economic development and ag experience to […]…

Sep 22 2023 / Read More »

Celebrating the life and work of Gov. Brereton C. Jones »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 — Brereton Chandler Jones, born in 1939, was one of six children born to Bartow and Nedra Jones. Raised in Point Pleasant, West Va., on the family dairy farm, he loved horses and sports throughout his childhood. His athletic ability ultimately secured a football scholarship […]…

Sep 22 2023 / Read More »

Botland residents concerned about 182-acre Luxco bourbon warehouse project »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 –– Botland residents had the chance to sound off at a recent special meeting of the Joint City-County Planning Commission about an 182-acre site in Botland for a proposed distilled spirits warehouse complex. The tracts involved are in the heart of Botland and […]…

Sep 19 2023 / Read More »

Video: Nelson Fiscal Court meeting, Sept. 5, 2023 »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 — Nelson Fiscal Court met at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 for their first meeting of the month. Among the actions taken include setting the 2023 property tax rate at a rate slightly below the compensating rate. Running time: 1 hour and 43 minutes. […]…

Sep 15 2023 / Read More »

City votes to adopt lower property tax rate that still gives 4 percent of new revenue »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 — The Bardstown City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to set the city’s 2023 property tax rate at 16.3 cents per $100 value — a reduction of half a cent from last year’s rate of 16.8 cents per $100 value. Despite the lower […]…

Sep 13 2023 / Read More »
Police / Fire / EMS

Nelson County Jail Logs — Tuesday, Oct. 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 is public record. […]

Oct 4 2023 / Read More »

County’s 201 plan update to examine future industry, residential sewer needs »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 — Nelson Fiscal Court Tuesday approved hiring HDR Engineering to conduct an update of the existing 201 sewer plan. The 201 plan takes a look into the future to estimate where sewers are needed for future industrial and residential growth. The plan will […]

Oct 3 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, Oct. 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 is public record. […]

Oct 2 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sunday, Oct. 1, 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 is public record. […]

Oct 2 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Saturday, Sept. 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 is public record. […]

Oct 1 2023 / Read More »

Hutchins: October 2023 Nelson County government update »

By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 — Friday Night lights are in full swing, pumpkins and mums are on porches, chili is on the stove, and the leaves are starting to change. Fall has arrived in Nelson County. With the work of the FBI and local law enforcement, the support of our […]

Sep 30 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Friday, Sept. 29, 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 is public record. […]

Sep 30 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Thursday, Sept. 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 is public record. […]

Sep 29 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sept. 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 is public record. […]

Sep 28 2023 / Read More »

Jury finds Richard Gray guilty of murdering girlfriend at her Bardstown home »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 — Richard Samuel Gray Jr., 33, was found guilty of the murder his 33-year-old girlfriend, Tabitha Murray, in February 2022 at her Bardstown home. On Tuesday, a Nelson County jury found Gray guilty of murder as well as unlawful imprisonment, second-degree. The jury recommended Gray […]

Sep 27 2023 / Read More »

Indictment charges Brooks Houck with the murder of Crystal Rogers »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2023 (updated) — Brooks William Houck, 41, of Bardstown, was arrested Wednesday morning by the FBI and was charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Crystal Rogers, who disappeared in July 2015. He was also charged with one count of tampering with physical evidence. He was […]

Sep 27 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, Sept. 25, 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 is public record. […]

Sep 26 2023 / Read More »

Fiscal court lowers property tax rate; sheriff receives statewide honor »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 — Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa was honored by Nelson County Judge Executive Tim Hutchins and Nelson Fiscal Court for his selection as Sheriff’ of the Year by the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association. PROPERTY TAX FINAL APPROVAL. Nelson Fiscal Court gave final approval on […]

Sep 24 2023 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Saturday, Sept. 23, 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 is public record. […]

Sep 24 2023 / Read More »

Video

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  • Audio: Luxco planning commission public hearing of Sept. 6, 2023

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  • Video: Kim Huston as guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show

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  • Video: Bradford & Brooks Sierra Enlow interview Ag Commissioner candidate

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  • Video: Nelson Fiscal Court meeting, Sept. 5, 2023

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  • Video: ‘Bradford & Brooks’ guests discuss PTSD resources, support group

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  • Video: Nelson Fiscal Court meeting, Aug. 15, 2023

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  • Video: Nelson Fiscal Court meeting Aug. 1, 2023

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  • Video: Fire Chief Todd Spalding is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show

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  • Video: NC Emergency Service Director Joe Prewitt on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’

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  • Video: Nelson Fiscal Court bourbon rickhouse zoning meeting June 23, 2023

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  • Video: Nelson Fiscal Court, Tuesday, June 20, 2023

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  • Video: Nelson Fiscal Court meeting June 6, 2023

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  • Video: Bluegrass Institute’s Jim Waters is special Bradford & Brooks guest host

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Obituary: Betty Pfeiffer, 81, Boston »

Betty Pfeiffer, 81, of Boston, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at Jewish Hospital. She was born Jan. 11, 1941, in Miami, Fla. She married her husband, John Harrod Pfeiffer, on Dec. 2, 1961. She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Harrod…

Oct 3 2023 / Read More »

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Letter: We need a governor who will respect our state’s freedom, values »

To the editor: As the Kentucky Gubernatorial race gains momentum, it is evident that both Gov. Andy Brashear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron are actively presenting their plans and agendas…

Sep 25 2023 / Read More »

Higdon: The impacts of 9/11 are still with us 22 years later »

By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 — On Monday, America will stand in remembrance of the lives lost…

Sep 5 2023 / Read More »

Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins provides update on county government progress »

By TIM HUTCHINSNelson County Judge-Executive Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 — I am humbled by the outpouring of support, friendship, and prayers that…

Aug 31 2023 / Read More »

Letter: Writer highlights county’s progress under new Judge-Executive’s leadership »

Dear Editor, Last November Nelson County voters elected the first Republican Judge Executive.  Some voters pointed out that while their own values…

Aug 28 2023 / Read More »

Tech

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…

Oct 15 2022 / Read More »

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 »

Opinion: Be alert for dishonest drivers taking advantage of DoorDash customers »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Sunday, July 30, 2023 — My family and I have used DoorDash from time to time over the past couple of years when we have…

Jul 31 2023 / Read More »

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