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Kentucky State Police investigating deadly crash in Nelson County

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Kentucky State Police investigating deadly crash in Nelson County

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

The crash remains under investigation.See the Story

1 Dead, 1 Injured After Crash in Bardstown

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1 Dead, 1 Injured After Crash in Bardstown

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

The Kentucky State Police are investigating.See the Story

KSP Investigate Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision in Nelson County, KY

Nelson County, Kentucky · Nelson County

KSP Investigate Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision in Nelson County, KY

BARDSTOWN, KY – Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to a single-vehicle collision in Bardstown early Saturday morning that resulted in a fatality. Read More …Read Article

Damon Thayer, co-founder of Kentucky Senator Bourbon, named to '25 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame - NKyTribune

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has named Damon Thayer, co-founder of Kentucky Senator Bourbon and a longtime legislative advocate for the industry, among the five distinguished inductees into the 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Thayer, a former Kentucky Senate Majority Leader and one of the most influential champions of Bourbon modernization laws, will be formally honored this September during Bourbon Heritage Month at the Legacy at Lo…Nelson County, Kentucky · Nelson County Read Article

Bam Nolley signs with Union baseball

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Spirit Of The Week: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond Decanter Series Bourbon

(Heaven Hill / Old Fitzgerald) Of all the special annual bottlings that American whiskey makers release every year, Heaven Hill’s Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series rests high on every fanatics’ list. For the Old Fitz Decanter Series, it’s actually bi-annual as the label drops both a Spring and Fall edition—and now the Spring expression is here. Following the strict rules of bottled-in-bond, that means this bourbon comes from a singl…Bardstown · Bardstown Read Article

Stitzel-Weller Distillery Just Debuted its Stitzel Reserve Series

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

When it comes to bourbon, few distilleries have the reputation of Stitzel-Weller for producing a truly outstanding spirit. The distillery reopened to the public in 2014, and a Whisky Advocate article from earlier this year noted that the distillery now serves as “more of a research and development lab for Diageo.” That doesn’t mean that bourbon enthusiasts aren’t still seeing noteworthy whiskey made under the Stitzel-Weller name — and this week,…Bardstown · Bardstown Read Article

Motion for contempt filed against indicted Nelson County sheriff, chief deputy

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A motion has been filed by prosecutors against the indicted Nelson County sheriff and chief deputy claiming they violated a no-retaliation order against whistleblowers.Nelson County, Kentucky · Nelson County Read Article

Ky. paramedic dies from injuries related to crash and busy shift

Wesley England, a Nelson County paramedic, died after suffering a heart attack and crashing his vehicle following a demanding shift. He also served with multiple EMS agencies and as a part-time deputy sheriff.Paramedic · Nelson County Read Article

Binder’s Stash, Willett Distillery announce "partnership"

US whiskey businesses Binder's Stash and Willett Distillery have struck a “strategic partnership” covering distilling, bottling and distribution.Bardstown · Bardstown Read Article

Steven Lawson requests new trial after guilty verdict

78% Center coverage: 9 sources

He was found guilty in connection to the July 2015 disappearance of Crystal Rogers after a four-day trial. The jury recommended a 17-year sentence.FBI · Bardstown See the Story