Articles tagged as: Floyd County
April 28, 2025
IDOH to investigate Floyd County tick disease death, urges Hoosiers to protect themselves
After a fatal case of ehrlichiosis in Floyd County, the Indiana Department of Health is sending out a new warning to all Hoosiers.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2023
Special prosecutor reviewing criminal allegations against Floyd County Council member
A special prosecutor has been assigned to review allegations that Floyd County Council President Denise Konkle was unlawfully elected to office while living outside her district in Harrison County.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2023
Debate over LGBTQ children’s book continues at Floyd County Library meeting
The Floyd County Library has drawn criticism and support after staff recently read a book featuring a same-sex couple to 4- to 6-year-olds during a children’s story time.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2022
USDA awards $2.7M to help farmers make cleaner streams for endangered hellbender salamanders
The hellbender is the largest salamander in the U.S., known for the wrinkly skin on its sides. Because it gets oxygen to breathe directly from the water, its very sensitive to pollution like runoff from farm fields.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2021
New Albany officer pleads guilty to misconduct, will resign
His plea agreement calls for him to face two years of probation and resign from the New Albany Police Department.
Read MoreApril 9, 2021
One Year Later, Family Of Southern Indiana's First COVID-19 Case Reflects On His Life
It's been about a year since COVID-19 upended our lives. Now, as more and more people get vaccinated, things are slowly returning to normal. And for one Midwestern family, that offers an unusual opportunity to honor a loved one -- with a long-awaited memorial service.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2019
Southern Indiana REMC Gets $15.5M Federal Loan For Upgrades
The loan is among $181 million in financing the USDA is making to upgrade rural electric systems in 10 states.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2019
Feds Award Indiana County $3M For Tech Park Road Project
Floyd County's commissioners say the grant will help the county expand its industrial base by accommodating high-tech businesses at the Floyd County Tech Park.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2019
Tourism Agency Seeks Hotel Tax Hikes In 2 Indiana Counties
Tourism officials are seeking hotel tax increases in two southern Indiana counties to free up more money for marketing and promoting the region's attractions.
Read MoreMay 23, 2019
Southern Indiana Highway Lanes Reopen After Sinkhole Repairs
The Indiana Department of Transportation says the eastbound lanes of Interstate 265 in Floyd County between Charlestown Road and Interstate 65 were back open.
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