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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-…

Apr 3 2025 / Read More »

City schools’ workforce development guru is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, March 28, 2025 — Our studio guest on the Wednesday, Maerch 26, 2025, edition of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show was Lance Blandford, the workforce development coordinator for Bardstown City Schools. We discussed the programs available and planned for the district’s new Polytechnic Center, and he shared […]…

Mar 28 2025 / Read More »

North Nelson Water District cancels boil water advisory issued Wednesday »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 27, 2025 — The boil water advisory issued recently by the North Nelson Water District was cancelled Thursday, March 27th by the water district. The advisory included district water customers along the KY 245 corridor past Flaget Hospital area east to include the St. Gregory Church area […]…

Mar 27 2025 / Read More »

Video: Jailer is guest on WBRT’s ‘Around the County with NCJE Tim Hutchins »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 27 2025 — Nelson County Jailer Justin Hall was the guest on Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins radio show, “Around the County with NCJE Tim Hutchins.” The pair provided WBRT listeners with updates on a variety of topics related to Nelson County government as well as taking questions […]…

Mar 27 2025 / Read More »

North Nelson Water District issues boil water advisory for KY 245, Louisville Rd »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Wednesday, March 26, 2025 — The North Nelson Water District has issued a boil water advisory for the following customers in the following areas: 3200-8143 New Shepherdsville Road, including Flaget Memorial Hospital. Nita Drive; Raisor Ave.; Whitney Drive, Meadow Lane, Highland Drive, Samuels Loop, Walker Lane, Harrison Fork Road, […]…

Mar 26 2025 / Read More »

Video: Nelson County PVA is guest on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio program »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 20, 2025 — Nelson County PVA Jay Williams was the studio guest Wednesday, March 19, 2025 on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Williams discussed the work his office does and how property owners can appeal property assessment value increases they may disagree with. Running time, 43 […]…

Mar 21 2025 / Read More »

County clerk reminds Farm tag registrants to make donation to state Ag programs »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 20, 2025 — The Nelson County Clerk’s Office is reminding Farm tag owners that the plates are due for renewal before Monday, March 31, 2025. The Farm tags include a voluntary $10 donation that goes to promote Kentucky agriculture’s future. The donation is split evenly between 4-H, […]…

Mar 21 2025 / Read More »

Sheriff, chief deputy enter ‘not guilty’ pleas to charges against them »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, March 20, 2025 — Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa and Brandon Bryan, his chief deputy, were arraigned Thursday afternoon in Nelson Circuit Court. According to a WDRB story posted on their website, Special Prosecutor Amanda Hernandez Troutman introduced motions calling for Pineiroa and Bryan to have […]…

Mar 20 2025 / Read More »

Video: ‘Around the County with Tim Hutchins’ March 18, 2025, radio show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 20 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins provided WBRT listeners with updates on a variety of topics related to Nelson County government as well as took questions from WBRT listeners via phone and text message. Running time: About 53 minutes. -30-…

Mar 20 2025 / Read More »
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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 […]

Mar 30 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — March 22-26, 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 […]

Mar 27 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — March 18-21, 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 […]

Mar 23 2025 / Read More »

Sheriff, chief deputy enter ‘not guilty’ pleas to charges against them »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Thursday, March 20, 2025 — Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa and Brandon Bryan, his chief deputy, were arraigned Thursday afternoon in Nelson Circuit Court. According to a WDRB story posted on their website, Special Prosecutor Amanda Hernandez Troutman introduced motions calling for Pineiroa and Bryan to have […]

Mar 20 2025 / Read More »

Fiscal Court hears collection efforts continue on past due garbage bills »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, March 18, 2025 — Nelson Fiscal Court discussed the large number of past-due bills owed the county for its universal garbage collection service. Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins said his office staff has been pursuing collecting past due bills by sending out letters, and in the […]

Mar 18 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, March 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 […]

Mar 18 2025 / Read More »

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Obituary: Leigh Caroline Reed, 26, Finley »

Leigh Caroline Reed, 26, of Finley, died Wednesday April 16, 2025, following an automobile accident in Louisville. She was born Oct. 2, 1998, and was raised in Marion County. From an early age, she would light up the room with her passion, smile and laughter. She graduated from Marion County High School in 2017. In…

Apr 19 2025 / Read More »

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Letter: Community, elected officials, all rose to meet challenges caused by flooding »

To the Editor: Strong effective leadership and planning from local officials and volunteers has allowed our community to do what they do best, which is to love thy neighbor and…

Apr 11 2025 / Read More »

Opinion: GOP chair praises Trump, shames Democrats for not honoring guests »

To the editor, What a speech Tuesday night from President Trump! He once again showed the world — yes, I mean the…

Mar 6 2025 / Read More »

Opinion: Residents with late garbage bills should receive a more detailed accounting »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 – As I start this column, I just completed writing a check to…

Feb 27 2025 / Read More »

Judge-exec talks county government on WBRT ‘Around the County’ show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins was featured on the second broadcast…

Feb 13 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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