Nelson County News

In Nelson County, Kentucky some people are upset saying the state is trying to take their land and trying to pay them less than what they say it's worth.

Shelbyville Police have arrested the man they believe is responsible for numerous recent break-ins at businesses in Henry, Spencer, Oldham, Jefferson, Shelby, Nelson and surrounding counties.

A Nelson County woman who participated in the national class action over the diet drug fen-phen has sued the law firm that handled her case, saying it exaggerated her heart injuries -- and those of other clients -- so it could collect higher fees.

Governor Steve Beshear along with Economic Development Cabinet officials joined Bardstown and Nelson County leaders on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of the Flowers Baking Co.

An attorney said the 21-month-old child killed in an apparent murder suicide earlier this week in Bardstown may have been taken from his mother illegally.

A 21-month-old baby is dead and police believe it was at the hands of his father.

Residents of a quiet cul-de-sac in Bardstown were expressing shock after a 28-year-old father apparently fatally shot his 21-month-son and then himself Tuesday evening.

Police are investigating after an apparent murder-suicide in Nelson County involving a man and his child.

Nelson County police said Tuesday night that the deaths of a 28-year-old man and his 21-month-old son were probably a murder-suicide. According to a release from the sheriff's department, deputies responding to a report of a shooting on Tree Top Drive in Bardstown at 5 p.m. yesterday found the two dead inside a home.

You're never too young to start a business. Kentucky Student Ventures Corp. wants to convey that message at its inaugural event Saturday, May 16, at the Nelson County Schools Central Office, 288 Wildcat Lane, Bardstown.

Bardstonian appointed to KY Emergency Medical Services Board Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed H. Joseph Prewitt, of Bardstown, to the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

Throughout 2009 the Auburn Historical Society will each month recognize some of Auburn's prominent citizens from the past.

A bank robbery by a 78-year-old may sound bizarre, but Bardstown police believe an elderly man put much thought into it.

Joyce LaGrange Company: First Federal Savings Bank Title: Banking center manager Industry: Finance Previous: Managed the bank's Bardstown office.

It would be difficult to find a more enthusiastic and passionate advocate for nature and its connections to human beings than Mark Wourms, executive director of the Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest since last July.

A former Bullitt County teacher and coach has pleaded guilty to charges that he had sex with a student 15 years ago.

An educator in both Bullitt and Nelson counties has admitted his guilty to rape and sodomy charges dating back to 1993.

Yes, spring is approaching and with it more and more antiquing activities. Here are a few which should interest you so that you can mark your calendars and start making plans.

The man wanted for an unusual bank robbery in Bardstown is now under arrest. According to Bardstown Police, 78-year-old William Rucker is the senior citizen who held up the Town and Country Bank Friday morning.

Police have charged a Nelson County woman with having sex with a young boy and supplying drugs to four other juveniles.