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Secretary of State Adams reports more than 9,000 new voters added in December »

By MICHAEL ADAMSKentucky Secretary of State Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 – Secretary of State Michael Adams announced voter registration remained strong in the last month of 2024, with 9,324 voters registering in December. “It’s remarkable that in the month following a presidential election, and 17 months before our next election, Kentuckians showed strong interest in […]…

Jan 21 2025 / Read More »

Opinion: Why do decent people allow hatred to consume them? »

By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 — I still haven’t figured out how people can hate someone so much that they seem to lose their mind over it. It’s been on my mind a lot lately as I’ve watched how divided we’ve become. Over the last four years, I disagreed with about […]…

Jan 21 2025 / Read More »

Video: ‘Good Morning Sunshine’ examines ther rebirth of ‘The Trail Hotel’ »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 — Local entreprenuer Will Hardy was interviewed on WBRT’s ‘Good Morning Sunshine” radio program hosted by Kim Huston on Thursday, Jan. 16. 2025. Hardy and a partner have worked the past coiuple of years bringing the former Holiday Inn property on New Haven Road […]…

Jan 20 2025 / Read More »

Sen. Jimmy Higdon offers bill to create more affordable housing in Kentucky »

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 […]…

Jan 14 2025 / Read More »

Knights of Columbus free-throw contest rescheduled for Sunday, Jan. 19 »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 — The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shooting Contest for boys and girls, ages, 9 through 14, has been postponed until Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 at Bethlehem High School. The doors open for registaration at 12:15 p.m.; the competition will begin at 1 p.m. Call […]…

Jan 14 2025 / Read More »

Fiscal Court hears problems county has had using civic center as a warming shelter »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins took time du during the court’s meeting Tuesday to address complaints that the county had not opened the Nelson County Civic Center as a warming shelter in a timely manner. Hutchins and county government in general took […]…

Jan 9 2025 / Read More »

Video: Judge-exec grilled as guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIO STAFF REPORT Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins was the guest Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. During the show, Tim discussed his recent letter to the editor of the local paper complaining about the left-leaning opinions of its guest columnist, […]…

Jan 8 2025 / Read More »

Jailer offers end-of-year progress report of ongoing county jail improvements »

By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 — As we come to the start of a New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past year. The holidays are a time for family, gratitude, and community, and I feel privileged to serve the citizens of Nelson County as your […]…

Jan 8 2025 / Read More »

Garbage collection routes will continue Wednesday in city and county »

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 […]…

Jan 7 2025 / Read More »

9 p.m. update: Snow turns to ice and sleet, leavng area homes without power »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 — At 9 p.m. Sunday evening, about 2,200 people in Nelson County were without power due to the snow, sleet and freezing rain that continues to fall across the region. Earlier this evening the snow changed to rain and sleet/freezing rain, which has coated tree […]…

Jan 5 2025 / Read More »

Letter: Hutchins takes issue with extreme leftist opinion columns in local newspaper »

To the Editor: I have been reluctant to write a “Letter to the Editor” over state and national politics since I took office in January 2023, but as the first Republican Nelson County Judge Executive, I think it is time. The Kentucky Standard has allowed two individuals to write left-wing liberal “guest columnist” articles for […]…

Jan 3 2025 / Read More »

Letter: Trump’s record as president should lower GOP’s second-term expectations »

To the editor, I can see why Rick McKay is excited about the next 4 years under the former president (see “Letter: Left-wing Trump critics are busy predicting doom and gloom“). He did everything he promised during his first 4 years. He built the wall (check); he made Mexico pay for it (check); he balanced […]…

Jan 1 2025 / Read More »

Court approves resolution forbidding county workers’ use of medical marijuana »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court, meeting in special session Monday, approved a resolution that will create a zero tolerance policy regarding the use of medical marijuana by county employees. The resolution will prohibit county employees from using any form of medical marijuana. Employees who […]…

Jan 1 2025 / Read More »

Letter: Left-wing Trump critics are busy predicting doom and gloom »

To the Editor: A couple of recent left-wing opinion articles that have recently appeared in the local newspaper have struck me as the most hypocritical, or lacking in any sense of reality, that I have read in some time. One article focused on the need to keep illegal immigrants in our country while another focused […]…

Dec 27 2024 / Read More »

County considers adopting policy to ban employee use of medical marijuana »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court discussed how to proceed with a proposed resolution that would prohibit any county employee from using medical marijuana at its meeting Tuesday evening. The issue is that many county employees have “safety sensitive” jobs, and the use of medical […]…

Dec 19 2024 / Read More »
Police / Fire / EMS

Nelson County Jail Logs — Jan. 26-29, 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 […]

Jan 30 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Jan. 23-25, 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 […]

Jan 26 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Wednesday, Jan. 22, 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 […]

Jan 23 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Tuesday, Jan. 21, 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 […]

Jan 22 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs Jan. 18-20, 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 […]

Jan 21 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Friday, Jan. 17, 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 […]

Jan 18 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Jan. 16-17, 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 […]

Jan 17 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Jan. 13-15, 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 […]

Jan 16 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sunday, Jan. 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 […]

Jan 13 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Jan. 10-11, 2025 »

Editors’ 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. […]

Jan 12 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Jan. 7-9, 2025 »

Editors’ 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. […]

Jan 9 2025 / Read More »

Jailer offers end-of-year progress report of ongoing county jail improvements »

By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 — As we come to the start of a New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past year. The holidays are a time for family, gratitude, and community, and I feel privileged to serve the citizens of Nelson County as your […]

Jan 8 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Jan. 5-6, 2025 »

Editors’ 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. […]

Jan 7 2025 / Read More »

9 p.m. update: Snow turns to ice and sleet, leavng area homes without power »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 — At 9 p.m. Sunday evening, about 2,200 people in Nelson County were without power due to the snow, sleet and freezing rain that continues to fall across the region. Earlier this evening the snow changed to rain and sleet/freezing rain, which has coated tree […]

Jan 5 2025 / Read More »

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Obituary: Hillman Jerome ‘Jerry’ Blanford, 75, Bardstown »

Hillman Jerome “Jerry” Blanford, 75, of Bardstown, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 6, 1949, in Lebanon. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He loved fishing, hunting, his family, grandchildren and great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents,…

Jan 29 2025 / Read More »

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Opinion: Why do decent people allow hatred to consume them? »

By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 — I still haven’t figured out how people can hate someone so much that they seem to lose their mind over…

Jan 21 2025 / Read More »

Jailer offers end-of-year progress report of ongoing county jail improvements »

By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 — As we come to the start of a New Year, I want…

Jan 8 2025 / Read More »

Letter: Hutchins takes issue with extreme leftist opinion columns in local newspaper »

To the Editor: I have been reluctant to write a “Letter to the Editor” over state and national politics since I took…

Jan 3 2025 / Read More »

Letter: Trump’s record as president should lower GOP’s second-term expectations »

To the editor, I can see why Rick McKay is excited about the next 4 years under the former president (see “Letter:…

Jan 1 2025 / Read More »

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Hearing canceled for anaerobic digester facility; will be scheduled for March »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 — The public hearing scheduled this week regarding the proposed anaerobic digester…

Feb 17 2024 / Read More »

Video: Sale of city’s cable TV, internet discussed on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 — Aaron Boles, the City of Bardstown administrator, was the studio guest…

Feb 16 2024 / Read More »

Bardstown council votes to sell municipal city cable TV, internet to Spectrum »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 — Following a closed executive session, the Bardstown City Council…

Feb 14 2024 / Read More »

Town & Country Bank warns customers who may receive fake text messages »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, April 15, 2024 — Town & Country Bank and Trust Co. is warning customers of fake text messages being received by bank customers…

Apr 15 2024 / Read More »

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