Stephen Lawson’s attorneys seek court to set aside verdicts or grant new trial
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, June 6, 2025 — The attorneys for Stephen Lawson, the first of the three Crystal Rogers defendants to go…
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By Mallory Tope, policy associate,Center for Rural Affairs Thursday, June 5, 2025 — Despite record-high wind and solar generation, the U.S. renewable energy sector faces uncertainty. Tariffs and…
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NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, June 5, 2025 — Organizer Jerry James provides an update on the progress of the Bardstown-Nelson Count Veterans Park located on…
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NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, June 5. 2025 — Military training exercises at Fort Knox will be louder than normal beginning Friday, June 6th through Thursday…
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Legislative Research Commission Wednesday, June 4, 2025 — Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, has been reappointed as a Kentucky Housing Task Force member for the 2025 Interim. His continued…
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NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 3, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins had representatives from the Nelson County Animal Shelter as his studio guests…
Jun 3 2025 / Read More »NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 3, 2025 — Pharmacist Alyson Claywell Roby discusses the latest health issues on WBRT’s “For Your Health” presented by…
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By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, May 30, 2025 — The trial of Stephen Lawson, the first of the three defendants in the Crystal…
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By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, May 29, 2025 — Jurors in the trial of Stephen Lawson, the first defendent to go to trial in…
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NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, April 16, 2025 — Save the date! Sunday, May 18th is the date for the 65th annual Bardstown Kiwanis Radio Auction…
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NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, April 16, 2025 — Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins is joined by District 3 Magistrate M.T. Harned for the WBRT radio show. “Around…
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Stephen Lawson’s attorneys seek court to set aside verdicts or grant new trial »
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, June 6, 2025 — The attorneys for Stephen Lawson, the first of the three Crystal Rogers defendants to go to trial, have asked the court for a either a new trial or to set aside the guilty verdicts based on a series of errors that occurred […]…
Jun 6 2025 / Read More »Opinion: Tariffs threaten renewable energy development and rural economies »
By Mallory Tope, policy associate,Center for Rural Affairs Thursday, June 5, 2025 — Despite record-high wind and solar generation, the U.S. renewable energy sector faces uncertainty. Tariffs and potential repeals of federal funding are creating roadblocks to the further buildout of energy projects. Wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects have helped revitalize rural communities […]…
Jun 6 2025 / Read More »Video: Bradford & Brooks listeners get update on new veterans park progress – June 3, 2025 »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, June 5, 2025 — Organizer Jerry James provides an update on the progress of the Bardstown-Nelson Count Veterans Park located on East Stephen Foster in front of the Justice Cetner. June 3, 2025. -30-…
Jun 5 2025 / Read More »Fort Knox training exercises expected to be heard in Nelson County June 6-19 »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, June 5. 2025 — Military training exercises at Fort Knox will be louder than normal beginning Friday, June 6th through Thursday June 19th. The training exercises will involve aircraft, maneuvers and weapons firing in daytime and nighttime hours. The exercises are an important aspect of maintaining critical capabilities […]…
Jun 5 2025 / Read More »Sen. Jimmy Higdon reappointed to Kentucky housing task force »
Legislative Research Commission Wednesday, June 4, 2025 — Sen. Jimmy Higdon, R-Lebanon, has been reappointed as a Kentucky Housing Task Force member for the 2025 Interim. His continued leadership in this capacity follows a productive legislative session in which the General Assembly passed several housing-related measures, including Senate Bill 129 and House Bills 160 and […]…
Jun 4 2025 / Read More »Opinion: The future of our nation and the importance of strong leadership »
By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Wednesday, June 4, 2025 — As I write this, President Donald J. Trump has been back in office for 133 days. In that short time, we’ve already seen many positive changes take place across our country — some immediate, and others whose full benefits may not be realized for months […]…
Jun 4 2025 / Read More »Lawson found guilty on all charges, jury recommends 17 years in prison »
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, May 30, 2025 — The trial of Stephen Lawson, the first of the three defendants in the Crystal Rogers case, was convicted Friday afternoon of conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to tamper with physical evidence. The four-day trial was moved to the Warren County […]…
May 30 2025 / Read More »Crystal Rogers case: Day 3 wraps up in Stephen Lawson trial »
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, May 29, 2025 — Jurors in the trial of Stephen Lawson, the first defendent to go to trial in the murder of Crystal Rogers, heard testimony Thursday that focused on Lawson’s statements to investigators and how they changed as investigators used cellphone data to connect him […]…
May 29 2025 / Read More »65th annual Bardstown Kiwanis Radio Auction set for May 18th on WBRT AM/FM »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, April 16, 2025 — Save the date! Sunday, May 18th is the date for the 65th annual Bardstown Kiwanis Radio Auction broadcast 1 to 6 p.m. by WBRT 1320 AM, 97.1 FM and 94.9 FM in Lebanon, and streamed live at the WBRT website, www.WBRTCountry.com. The auction will […]…
Apr 16 2025 / Read More »Judge reports on flood relief, potholes, etc. on his April 15th WBRT radio show »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, April 16, 2025 — Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins is joined by District 3 Magistrate M.T. Harned for the WBRT radio show. “Around the County” with NCJE Tim Hutchins. Hutchins updated listeners on flood relief efforts, noting that more than 60 people were out of their homes due to flood […]…
Apr 16 2025 / Read More »Sen. Jimmy Higdon discusses General Assembly on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, April 9, 2025 — State Sen. Jimmy Higdon was the studio guest on the Wednesday, April 9, 20255, edition of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Higdon discussed legislation that was approved by the Kentucky General Assembly, and some vetoed by the Governor but overridden by the legislature. Running […]…
Apr 11 2025 / Read More »Video: Recreation opportunities the topic of ‘Good Morning Sunshine’ on WBRT »
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 […]…
Apr 10 2025 / Read More »Judge discusses flooding response on WBRT’s ‘Around the County’ radio show »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, April 8, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins discussed the local efforts to assist county residents in need in the wake of the flooding that began last week on his weekly WBRT radio show, “Around the County with NCJF Tim Hutchins.” He also took time to answer listeners […]…
Apr 8 2025 / Read More »Flooding prompts Bullitt jail evacuation; local jail housing 20 evacuated inmates »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, April 7, 2025 — Due to the threat of flooding at the Bullitt County Detention Center, the jail’s inmate population has been transferred to several area jails, including Nelson County. According to Nelson County Jailer Justin Hall, 20 Bullitt County inmates were transferred Sunday afternoon to the Nelson […]…
Apr 7 2025 / Read More »Magistrate Adam Wheatley is guest on ‘Around the County with Tim Hutchins’ »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, April 3, 2025 — District 2 Magistrate Adam Wheatley joined Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins on his weekly WBRT radio show, “Around the County with NCJE Tim Hutchins.” Hutchins and Wheatley discussed the morning’s fiscal court meeting, and answered listener’s questions. Running time: About 54 minutes. -30-…
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Stephen Lawson’s attorneys seek court to set aside verdicts or grant new trial »
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, June 6, 2025 — The attorneys for Stephen Lawson, the first of the three Crystal Rogers defendants to go to trial, have asked the court for a either a new trial or to set aside the guilty verdicts based on a series of errors that occurred […]
Jun 6 2025 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, June 2, 2025 »
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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]
Jun 3 2025 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — May 27-June 1, 2025 »
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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]
Jun 2 2025 / Read More »Lawson found guilty on all charges, jury recommends 17 years in prison »
By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Friday, May 30, 2025 — The trial of Stephen Lawson, the first of the three defendants in the Crystal Rogers case, was convicted Friday afternoon of conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to tamper with physical evidence. The four-day trial was moved to the Warren County […]
May 30 2025 / Read More »Crystal Rogers case: Day 3 wraps up in Stephen Lawson trial »
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, May 29, 2025 — Jurors in the trial of Stephen Lawson, the first defendent to go to trial in the murder of Crystal Rogers, heard testimony Thursday that focused on Lawson’s statements to investigators and how they changed as investigators used cellphone data to connect him […]
May 29 2025 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, April 14, 2025 »
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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]
Apr 15 2025 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs –April 13, 2025 »
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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]
Apr 14 2025 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — April 11-12, 2025 »
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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]
Apr 13 2025 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — April 8-10, 2025 »
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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]
Apr 11 2025 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — April 5-7, 2025 »
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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]
Apr 8 2025 / Read More »Flooding prompts Bullitt jail evacuation; local jail housing 20 evacuated inmates »
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, April 7, 2025 — Due to the threat of flooding at the Bullitt County Detention Center, the jail’s inmate population has been transferred to several area jails, including Nelson County. According to Nelson County Jailer Justin Hall, 20 Bullitt County inmates were transferred Sunday afternoon to the Nelson […]
Apr 7 2025 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — April 2-4, 2025 »
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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]
Apr 5 2025 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — March 30-April 1, 2025 »
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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]
Apr 2 2025 / Read More »Nelson County Jail Logs — March 27-30, 2025 »
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 Correctional Center. 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. Everyone […]
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