Articles tagged as: Ohio River
August 31, 2020
DNR: Black Bear In Northern Kentucky May Cross Into Indiana
Black bears are rarely seen in Indiana. In 2015, a black bear entered the state from Michigan, becoming the first black bear confirmed in Indiana since the 1870s, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Read MoreJune 22, 2020
Indiana Gets $545K For Steel Barge Shuttle Along Ohio River
Indiana's ports authority has landed a more than $545,000 federal grant for a planned steel barge shuttle that officials say will boost steel coil shipments at the states Ohio River port in Jeffersonville.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2019
Kentucky Officials Announce Lane Closures For Bridge Repairs
The Kentucky Transportation Department says in a statement that lane closures on the Interstate 65 Kennedy Bridge will begin this week. The statement says the right three lanes of I-65 South will close at midnight on Nov. 8 and reopen at 5 a.m. on Nov. 27.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2019
Indiana Urged Not To Close Ohio River Bridge During Repairs
Southern Indiana officials shared their concerns about the Sherman Minton Bridge project during a closed meeting with the Indiana Department of Transportation's commissioner.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2019
Indiana: Harmful Algae Blooms Detected On Ohio River
Indiana officials are warning people about harmful algae blooms on the Ohio River near Cincinnati, Ohio, and Louisville, Kentucky.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2019
Bat Protections Approved Along Indiana 'Heavy Haul' Corridor
The River Ridge Development Authority Board unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday setting aside about 27 acres as a conservation easement for bats near a road project will link River Ridge, the Indiana 265 interchange and the Port of Indiana-Jeffersonville.
Read MoreJune 13, 2019
Ohio River Set For Cleanup This Weekend
Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission has announced that the 31st annual Ohio River Sweep is scheduled for this Saturday.
Read MoreJune 6, 2019
Ohio River Watchdog Finalizes Controversial Pollution Standards
After five years of debate, a federal watchdog for the Ohio River has finalized pollution control standards for its eight member states, including Indiana.
Read MoreMay 20, 2019
Navy Vessel Relocating In Evansville For D-Day 75th Anniversary
The LST 325 troop landing ship will be docked at the former site of the Tropicana Evansville casino boat June 6-9.
Read MoreMay 14, 2019
Inspection Coming To Ohio River Bridge At Mauckport
The Indiana Department of Transportation says the inspection depends on the weather and is scheduled May 20-23 on the Matthew E. Welsh Bridge.
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