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Construction underway at Facebook Meta's 600-acre site in southern Indiana's River Ridge
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- Facebook parent company Meta is among several national businesses that are building facilities in the River Ridge area of southern Indiana. The River Ridge Commerce Center is in a constant state of flux, with ongoing construction projects throughout the area. Currently, crews are in various stages of building or renovating facilities including for the Cheesecake Factory.
Utica residents say they want a better fire service
CLARK COUNTY, Ind. — In an emotional meeting Wednesday, dozens of people in Utica Township in Clark County said they want a better fire service. It comes as Clark County voted to consider another ambulance company to help out New Chapel EMS because of lengthy response times. "We have...
'New wave of excitement': Young voters feel reenergized by Kamala Harris’s presidential run
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In the days following President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for reelection, some Democrats said they're feeling re-energized in their fight to keep the White House blue. Kentucky Young Democrats President Allison Wiseman has welcomed the new presumptive nominee of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Clark County EMS leaders endorse plan to bring Heartland Ambulance Service to southern Indiana
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — People on the cutting edge of the ambulance coverage woes in Clark County, Indiana brought up a new provider for the first time Tuesday; Heartland Ambulance Service based in Muncie, Indiana. "As a county, we need to be able to say, 'No matter -- where you're...
Troubleshooters: Clark Co. Councilman John Miller denies breaking Indiana conflict of interest law
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. (WAVE) - Clarksville Police Detective John Miller has been on leave from the department for months, caught up in the ongoing investigation into former Sheriff Jamey Noel. State Police are investigating Miller’s ties to Noel in his other job, as a Clark County Council member, voting on all...
Postal service unleashes tactics to protect carriers from dog attacks
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In 2023, close to 6,000 postal service employees were attacked by dogs while delivering the mail and 113 of those bites or attacks were in Kentucky. The U.S. Postal Service is training its employees to handle being attacked by a dog while on their daily route.
Clark Memorial Bridge to close so crews can repair, update decorative lighting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Drivers crossing the Ohio River between downtown Louisville and Jeffersonville will need to find an alternative route Wednesday night. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advised drivers to be aware of an overnight closure on July 24. The bridge will be closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic between 7 p.m. and midnight.
'Our common treasure': River Fields leader aims to provide a voice for the Ohio River
Meme Sweets Runyon grew up close to the Ohio River, and she’s now spent decades as a vigorous voice for its protection. Today, it’s a cleaner river. And where riverbanks were once clotted with industry and brownfields, Louisville and Southern Indiana have worked to establish greenways and a waterfront for the public —...
Silver Creek students return to school in the middle of a major construction project
SELLERSBURG, Ind. — The first group of Kentuckiana students were welcomed back to the classroom Thursday morning. Silver Creek School Corporation schools in Sellersburg, Indiana opened its doors to students after a long summer break. Students attending Silver Creek High School are returning to class in the middle of...
Two southern Indiana education centers receive $175K for youth apprenticeship pilot programs
INDIANAPOLIS – Two education training sites in southern Indiana were each awarded $175,000 to launch youth apprenticeship pilots in their local communities. Southern Indiana Education Center in Jasper and Southern Indiana Works in New Albany were among four facilities chosen for the awards. Ascend Indiana, the talent and workforce...
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