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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 world — that he is not only a statesman but a showman. President Trump’s delivery of his speech was spot on. Of course, he had plenty of wins to discuss which only helped […]…

Mar 6 2025 / Read More »

Video: ‘Around the County with Tim Hutchins’ March 4, 2025 radio show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 6, 2025 — The Tuesday, March 4, 2025 edition of Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins’s radio show, “Around the County with Tim Hutchins” featured questions from listeners submitted by phone and text message about a wide range of topics. Hutchins also provided an update on the county’s […]…

Mar 6 2025 / Read More »

Sherifff, chief deputy indicted for official misconduct, abuse of public trust »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, March 5, 2025 — Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa was indicted Wednesday on charges of official misconduct, abuse of public trust, two counts of theft by deception, and violation state law regarding retaliation against whistleblowers connected with a whistleblower lawsuit filed last month by two deputy […]…

Mar 5 2025 / Read More »

Tuesday morning fire sparked by HVAC unit damages Bardstown nursing home »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, March 4, 2025 — One wing of Bardstown Health and Rehab, the long term care faciility formerly known as Landmark of Bardstown and Lifecare of Bardstown located at 120 Lifecare Way, was damaged this morning by fire. At 6:37 Tuesday morning Nelson County EMS dispatched emergency units include […]…

Mar 4 2025 / Read More »

Video: Superintendent gives WBRT audience details of new Polytechnic School »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, March 2, 2025 — Bardstown City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ryan Clark was the studio guest Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show to discuss the official opening of the district’s new Bardstown Polytechnic School. Clark gave WBRT listeners a walk-through of the renovated former […]…

Mar 2 2025 / Read More »

Video: Judge updates listeners on county government on Feb. 25th radio show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive TIm Hutchins provided an update on county government on WBRT’s “Around the County” with Tim Hutchins radio show on Tuesday, Feb. 25th. The program airs at 11 a.m. every Tuesday on WBRT AM/FM. The livestream is available during the program at […]…

Feb 27 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 Nelson Fiscal Court for the past due garbage bills my wife and I have been assessed — and more recently advised the county will take legal action to collect unpaid amounts. In Nelson […]…

Feb 27 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Republicans elect new officers at reorganization meeting »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 — The Nelson County Republican Party recently announced its newly elected officers following the party’s recent reorganization meeting. The new leadership team brings a strong commitment to preserving the principles of limited government, individual liberty and financial responsibility. Under their guidance,, the party will continue […]…

Feb 24 2025 / Read More »

Video: EM director joins judge-exec for his ‘Around the County’ radio show »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Jan. 20, 2025 – Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins had Assistant Judge-Executive and Emergency Management Director Brad Metcalf as his studio guest on Tuesday’s “Around the County with Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins” radio show on WBRT AM/FM. Hutchins and Metcalf offered updates on recent weather challenges and the county’s […]…

Feb 20 2025 / Read More »

Deadline for 2nd Congressional Art Competion is set for April 9, 2025 »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 — Congressman Brett Guthrie recently announced the start of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Kentucky’s Second District. “I’m encouraging all high school students who enjoy creating art to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition,” Guthrie said. “Each year I enjoy hosting this competition, […]…

Feb 16 2025 / Read More »

Video: Kim Huston hosts latest edition of ‘Good Morning, Sunshine’ radio s how »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 — Kim Huston, former economic development guru and longtime media personality, hosted WBRT’s new radio s how, “Good Morning, Sunshine” today with a review of good local news and an interview with Lance Blanford, workforce development director at the Bardstown City Schools. The school’s Polytechnic […]…

Feb 13 2025 / Read More »

Fiscal Court OKs adding tree limbs, storm debris to upcoming bulky item pickup »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2025 — At its meeting last week, Nelson Fiscal Court agreed to allow Nelson County residents to dispose of limbs, tress and storm debris during the upcoming countywide Bulky Item Pickup. The pickup is set to begin with the later this month, starting with […]…

Feb 13 2025 / Read More »

Council prepares for transfer of Bardstown Connect to Charter Communications »

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 […]…

Feb 13 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 of “Around the County” with Tim Hutchins. Hutchins offered WBRT listeners updates on county projects including effort to get repairs started on the HVAC systems at the Old Courthouse. Running time: About 54 […]…

Feb 13 2025 / Read More »

Video: Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins launches weekly radio show on WBRT »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins launched his latest effort to insure transparency is local government — a weekly one-hour radio show on WBRT called “Around the County with Tim Hutchins.” Hutchins’ radio show airs from 11 a.m. to noon every Tuesday on WBRT 1320 […]…

Feb 7 2025 / Read More »
Police / Fire / EMS

Sherifff, chief deputy indicted for official misconduct, abuse of public trust »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, March 5, 2025 — Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa was indicted Wednesday on charges of official misconduct, abuse of public trust, two counts of theft by deception, and violation state law regarding retaliation against whistleblowers connected with a whistleblower lawsuit filed last month by two deputy […]

Mar 5 2025 / Read More »

Tuesday morning fire sparked by HVAC unit damages Bardstown nursing home »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Tuesday, March 4, 2025 — One wing of Bardstown Health and Rehab, the long term care faciility formerly known as Landmark of Bardstown and Lifecare of Bardstown located at 120 Lifecare Way, was damaged this morning by fire. At 6:37 Tuesday morning Nelson County EMS dispatched emergency units include […]

Mar 4 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Feb. 27-March 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 […]

Mar 2 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Feb. 24-26, 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 2 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Sunday, Feb. 23, 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 […]

Feb 24 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Feb. 20-22, 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 […]

Feb 23 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Feb. 16-19, 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 […]

Feb 22 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Feb. 12-15, 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 […]

Feb 16 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Monday, Feb. 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 […]

Feb 11 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Feb. 7-10, 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 […]

Feb 10 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Feb. 1-6, 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 […]

Feb 7 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Jan. 30-31, 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 […]

Feb 1 2025 / Read More »

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 »

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Obituary: James David Elder, 67, Bardstown »

James David Elder, 67, of Bardstown, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Flaget Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born Oct. 15, 1957, in Bardstown to the late James Spalding and Mae Louise “Mazie” Harris Elder. He was a retired journeyman millwright for Cimco, TCI and Millwright Local 1076. After his…

Mar 9 2025 / Read More »

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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 world — that he is not only a…

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 »

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…

Jan 21 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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