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The Smallest Town in Indiana has a Population of Only 12
No, we didn't forget a zero, only 12 people reside in this tiny town. It should come as no surprise that the Hoosier State's capital, Indianapolis is the largest city in the state. With a population of more than 880,000 people, Indianapolis is the 16th largest city in the country. So it's no shock that Naptown is the biggest city in the state, but this had me wondering, what is the smallest town in the state?
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.
Leaders of Louisville's largest annual festivals say 2024 impact is far-reaching
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Leaders of the region's largest annual festivals described 2024 so far, saying their impact is far-reaching. Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO Matt Gibson says 1.3 million people attended KDF events this year. Happening in September, both Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life are also...
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.
'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.
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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