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Video: Bardstown City Council meeting Tuesday, June 10, 2025 »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 13, 2025 — The Bardstown City Council approved first reading of the city’s 2025-26 $117 million budget at its June 10, 2025 meeting. -30-…

Jun 13 2025 / Read More »

Video: ‘Around the County,’ Hutchins takes calls about zoning, other issues »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, June 13, 2025 — On his June 10, 2025 WBRT radio show, Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins is joined in the studio by Shawn Moore, executive director of the joint city-county planning and zoning. The judge takes questions from listeners related to zoning issues and the proposed Four […]…

Jun 13 2025 / Read More »

City council OKs first reading of FY 2025-26 budget; OKs medical cannabis zoning »

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, June 11, 2025 — The Bardstown City Council held a second first reading of the 2025-26 city budget. Though a first reading of the budget had been approved at a previous meeting, auditors advised the city to put a line in the budget related to continued […]…

Jun 11 2025 / Read More »

Video: Community gathers to unveil memorial to honor Jason Ellis and K-9 Figo »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, June 9, 2025 — Bourbon City Bark Park honored the memory of Bardstown Police Officer Jason Ellis and his K-9, Figo, Saturday with the unveiling of a monument dedicated to the memory of both public servants and their service to our community. Wilma Sorrell and the Bourbon City […]…

Jun 9 2025 / Read More »

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 »
Police / Fire / EMS

Nelson County Jail Logs — June 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 […]

Jun 15 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — Thursday, June 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 […]

Jun 12 2025 / Read More »

Nelson County Jail Logs — June 2-11, 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 12 2025 / Read More »

Video: Community gathers to unveil memorial to honor Jason Ellis and K-9 Figo »

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Monday, June 9, 2025 — Bourbon City Bark Park honored the memory of Bardstown Police Officer Jason Ellis and his K-9, Figo, Saturday with the unveiling of a monument dedicated to the memory of both public servants and their service to our community. Wilma Sorrell and the Bourbon City […]

Jun 9 2025 / Read More »

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 »

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Video

  • Video: Fred Noe is guest on WBRT’s ‘Good Morning Sunshine’ radio show

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  • Video: Bardstown City Council meeting Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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  • Video: ‘Around the County,’ Hutchins takes calls about zoning, other issues

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  • Video: Bradford & Brooks listeners get update on new veterans park progress – June 3, 2025

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  • Video: ‘Around the County’ with NCJE Tim Hutchins, May 27th

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  • Video: ‘For Your Health’ from Medica Pharmacy & Wellness Center

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  • Judge reports on flood relief, potholes, etc. on his April 15th WBRT radio show

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  • Video: Recreation opportunities the topic of ‘Good Morning Sunshine’ on WBRT

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  • Judge discusses flooding response on WBRT’s ‘Around the County’ radio show

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  • Video: Bradford & Brooks discuss impact of Trump Administration’s early moves

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

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

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

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

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Obituary: Charlotte Ann Cain Briggs, 94 »

Charlotte Ann Cain Briggs, 94, was called home to our Lord on Sunday, June 8, 2025 and Heaven gained a beautiful angel. She was born Sept. 11, 1930, in Fairfield, at the outset of the Great Depression. The oldest of three children, she soon learned that hard work and sacrifice would be necessary to endure…

Jun 13 2025 / Read More »

Opinion

Letter: Jailer’s job is protect the lives of the inmates and the community »

By JUSTIN HALLNelson County Jailer Monday, June 9, 2025 — Let’s talk about something that isn’t flashy or glamorous, but is absolutely vital — our constitutional duty as Jailers. We…

Jun 9 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…

Jun 6 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…

Jun 4 2025 / Read More »

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…

Apr 11 2025 / Read More »

Tech

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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