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11/21/2025

Traffic alert for THIS WEEKEND...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closures on I-65 South Beginning Friday, Nov. 21, in Bullitt County
Contract crews to repair concrete slabs

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of lane closures on Interstate 65 South beginning Friday, Nov. 21, in Bullitt County.

The left two lanes of I-65 South will be closed from mile point 114.5 (near KY 3538/Ohm Drive Connector) to mile point 111.02 (KY 248/Clermont Road) from 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, through 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23.

The lane closures are necessary for contract crews to repair concrete slabs along the interstate and to allow sufficient curing time, which requires approximately 24 hours to reach adequate strength for traffic. Motorists are urged to follow all traffic control measures, exercise caution in the work zone, and plan ahead for potential delays and increased travel times.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. For the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov. Information specific to District 5 counties is also available on Facebook and X.

11/18/2025

The Bullitt County Public Schools is currently taking comments on the 2026-27 calendar. The questions will relate to a variety of possibilities, including longer class days, a later start in August and a shift of fall break.

For the next week, the survey will be online at the BCPS website or go to https://forms.gle/DRoJC7BUTiR66Rro8

Remember, the survey ends on Nov. 25.

The BCPS Calendar Committee will be meeting over the next few weeks to discuss new updates and options for the 2026–2027 school start/end times and calendar structure. ✨Please watch this video to learn more about potential updates and options: CLICK HERE✨ This survey is critical; the feedback ...

11/18/2025

There might still be time... to pick up a copy of last Thursday's Pioneer News. The sports section had the youth football championships and the cheer and dance honors.

Go to www.pioneernews.net or call 502-543-2288 ext. 1 to subscribe. That is a lot cheaper than buying on the newsstand each week. And you don't have to worry about papers running out.

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News Pioneer Village discusses potential new Zoneton Fire tax STEPHEN THOMAS The Pioneer News Nov 13, 2025 PIONEER VILLAGE — The City of Hillview is not the only municipality in the Zoneton Fire Protection District who is opposed to a new fire tax.

11/18/2025

TRAFFIC... it's real.

Remember that work on southbound I-65 lanes will be done this week near the welcome center... weather permitting.

Plus, the big elephant in the room until next May will be the closure of Bells Mill Road for bridge replacement. Remember that detours will lead to traffic delays on Highway 44, Highway 61 and Interstate 65.

Plan accordingly and play some nice mellow music to relax. Delays are expected.

11/06/2025

Due to a production issue, the copies of today's Pioneer News will not be delivered to newsstand outlets until Thursday evening. We are sorry for the delay. The normal postal service subscriptions should be on time today as normal.

10/31/2025

TIME CHANGE ON SATURDAY NIGHT... be sure to move your clocks BACK one hour when you go to sleep. We get back that hour we lost in the spring.

Also, check those smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Don't have a smoke detector, contact your local fire department as they often have some and they might even install them.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the extra hour of sleep.

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10/31/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN....
The Shepherdsville Fire Department teams up with Paroquet Springs Conference Centre to host the annual community trick or treat through a maze of not-so-scary booths all with candy to share. Starts at 5 p.m.
The Lebanon Junction annual community trunk or treat starts at 5 p.m. at the Wall Street Park.

Be careful when driving...

SEND YOUR FAVORITE HALLOWEEN PICTURES TO THE PIONEER NEWS... send them to [email protected] by noon on Sunday for possible inclusion in the community newspaper.

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10/30/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT NO. 2 is a BIG ONE

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Construction to Replace KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road) Bridge Over Floyds Fork Beginning Nov. 17, in Bullitt County
Full closure of the bridge through May 14, 2026

LOUISVILLE – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the upcoming closure of a section of KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road) beginning, Nov. 17, in Bullitt County.

KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road) will be closed at mile point 14.35 at the bridge over Floyds Fork, beginning Monday, Nov. 17, and will remain closed through May 14, 2026. The road closure is necessary for contract crews to replace the superstructure of the bridge over Floyds Fork.

Detour information:

For westbound traffic on KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road): Turn left onto KY 61 (Preston Highway) south toward Shepherdsville. At the signalized intersection, turn left onto KY 44 (East 4th Street) to reach KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road).
For eastbound traffic on KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road): Turn right onto KY 44 (East 4th Street) through Shepherdsville. At the signalized intersection of KY 61 (Preston Highway), turn right to then reach KY 1526 (Bells Mill Road).

Hall Contracting of Kentucky INC. is carrying out the work under a $2.5 million project. Motorists should obey road closure restrictions, follow the signed detour, and plan ahead when traveling.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. For the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov. Information specific to District 5 counties is also available on Facebook and X.

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10/30/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT....

Lane and Shoulder Closures on I-65 North Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 4,

LOUISVILLE – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of upcoming lane and shoulder closures on Interstate 65 North in Bullitt County. Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. and continue through Thursday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m.

During this time, the following traffic impacts are expected:

The right lane on I-65 North after the KY 44 exit (mile point 116.4) will be closed.
The two right lanes on I-65 North (mile point 116.7) after the on-ramp from KY 44 East to I-65 North will be closed.
The I-65 North to KY 44 off-ramp will remain open.
The KY 44 to I-65 North on-ramp will remain open. Motorists should be prepared to yield at the end of the ramp.

These closures are necessary for contract crews to repair concrete slabs along the interstate and allow sufficient curing time, which typically takes about 24 hours to reach adequate strength for traffic. Motorists are urged to follow all lane closure restrictions, exercise caution in the work zone, and plan ahead for potential delays and increased travel times.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. For the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov. Information specific to District 5 counties is also available on Facebook and X.

WE ARE STILL TRYING TO TRACK INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLOSURE OF BELLS MILL ROAD near the old golf course. Supposedly starting in the next week or so and would be closed to traffic until next spring. We are awaiting information from the state Department of Transportation.

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10/30/2025

Look for the 2025-26 Welcome to Bullitt County resource guide from The Pioneer News and the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce in today's edition of The Pioneer News.

ALSO... tomorrow is the FINAL day to vote for the Best of Bullitt County. Remember, only one vote per computer -- others are not counted. Go to www.pioneernews.net for the link or go to
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BestBullitt25

PLUS... we have learned that Bells Mill Road will be closed at the bridge starting next week. We are awaiting details from the state highway department. The project to replace the bridge is expected to last until next year.

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10/24/2025

The spooky times continue as Halloween approaches in Bullitt County.

On the football field, North Bullitt will travel to Bullitt Central for a 7 p.m. kickoff tonight. Bullitt East will travel to Male for a huge district game with the winner getting the top seed. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Tomorrow, local cross country runners will converge on Seneca Park in Louisville for the regional meet. The first local runners will start at 9:30 a.m. with Bullitt Central and Bullitt East and North Bullitt will follow at 11:30 a.m.

There are way too many Trick or Treat events to list... and most of them don't let the newspaper know these days for publicity. We do know the Mount Washington Sports Complex will host an event at 5:30 p.m. today at the sports complex. The Cruisin for Cancer will host a trick or trunk event at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Jim Eadens Resource Center in Hillview. The Mayor's Spooky Walk at the City Park will start around 5 p.m. on Saturday in Shepherdsville. The Southeast Bullitt Fire Department will hold its trunk or treat event this year at the education center in Bernheim Forest on Sunday from 3-6 p.m.

Next week, on Halloween, the Shepherdsville Fire Department teams with Paroquet Springs at 5 p.m. and Lebanon Junction Wall Street Park will host its event at 6 p.m.

Plus, the Zoneton Fire Department will do its annual neighborhood candy run next week. Candy donations are still being accepted.

Be safe... have a great weekend... get out and do something in the community

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10/23/2025

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Weekend Lane Closures on I-65 North Beginning Friday, Oct. 24, in Bullitt County
Contract crews to repair concrete slabs

LOUISVILLE – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of weekend lane closures on Interstate 65 North beginning Friday, Oct. 24, in Bullitt County.

The right two lanes of I-65 North from mile point 119.8 to mile point 120.5 (near KY 61/Preston Highway) will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26.

The lane closures are necessary for contract crews to repair concrete slabs along the interstate and to ensure ample time for the concrete to cure. Motorists should obey all lane closure restrictions, use caution when traveling through the work zone, and plan ahead for increased travel times.

The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. For the latest traffic and travel updates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov. Information specific to District 5 counties is also available on Facebook and X.

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