NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, March 14, 2025 — Nelson Circuit Clerk Diane Thompson was the studio guest on the Wedensday, March 12, 2025 broadcast of WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show. Thompson, who was sworn-in for another consecutive term by Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Lambert, is now the longest serving circuit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
