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Longtime Nelson County Judge-Executive Dean Watts announced Thursday that he would be stepping down from his post at the end of July. kystandard.com/content/watts…

Massaroni upsets Bradley for 50th District State Rep. Hutchins advances to face Shelburne in Judge-Exec race kystandard.com/content/elect…

The outdoor weather sirens will be tested intermittently throughout the day today as apart of the preventive maintenance program.

Because of technical difficulties at our printing plant, delivery of the Wednesday, April 20, edition will be delayed. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage readers to go to our website at kystandard.com for the latest news.

In a move that had been speculated upon for months, state Rep. Chad McCoy (R-Bardstown) announced Thursday that he is leaving the state House of Representatives when his term ends Dec. 31. kystandard.com/content/mccoy…

A cold morning and icy waters didn’t stop 10-year-old Garrett Hardin from taking the plunge in support of the Special Olympics. kystandard.com/content/takin…

Bardstown city officials got a first-hand look at the features of the Bardstown Fire Department’s new $678,000 fire truck. It has new safety enhancements as well as other features that will help the department become more efficient. kystandard.com/content/city-…

Students from the Early Learning Center will get to be closer to home for their preschool programming and all-day childcare starting in August. kystandard.com/content/elc-t…

Flushing will occur on Barber Ave., Bluegrass Ct., Westwind Trl., Daughtery Ave., Beall St., Brashear Ave., North 3rd St., North 4th St., Broadway St., West Flaget Ave., and West Stephen Foster Ave at 5th St. today as part of the Water Department’s annual flushing program.

The world’s largest and most famous luxury automotive road rally is expected to bring 100 to 150 cars to Bardstown for the 22nd annual Gumball 3000 Rally on Memorial Day. kystandard.com/content/luxur…

Harrison Fork Road shall be closed beginning at 3430 Harrison Fork Road extending to the Bullitt County Line at Mount Carmel Church Road due to erosion of the creek crossings. The time frame for the closure is unknown at this time.

Josh Claywell has joined The Kentucky Standard as the sports editor. kystandard.com/content/clayw…

James "Boo" Brewer has made a major impact on the Bardstown community not just as a standout athlete and coach, but as a mentor for Black youth, teaching them the lessons his mentors taught him in his youth. kystandard.com/content/brewe…

Governing bodies throughout Nelson County will soon be considering new regulations that will impact the short-term rental market. kystandard.com/content/new-z…

Nelson County Clerk Jeanette Sidebottom said the reduction of polling places from 24 to 14 for local elections could save the county up to $24,000 per year. kystandard.com/content/nelso…

Ryan Cecil breathes new life into his work as he carefully threads, shapes and sculpts his creations, a talent in taxidermy he shares with his predecessor. kystandard.com/content/prese…

Nikki Porter remembers the scene of her grandfather, Charles Scott, leaning over a table and precisely trimming the edges of photos and articles from the newspaper in the basement of his Bardstown home. kystandard.com/content/colle…

Deputies from several counties aided Louisville Metro Police in a pursuit of a stolen vehicle through Bardstown Saturday night. kystandard.com/content/lmpd-…

There could be some changes in the traffic patterns in some areas of Bardstown in the coming months when work begins on the second phase of repair of the sewer lines. kystandard.com/content/repai…

Salt River Electric can once again discontinue services to its electric customers with past due balances after receiving authorization from the Kentucky Public Service Commission. kystandard.com/content/salt-…