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Car Crashes Into New Albany Salon

A car struck the storefront near Silver Street and Slate Run Road in New Albany on Nov. 2. The salon’s front wall was covered with a tarp. The salon’s front wall was covered with a tarp, according to News and Tribune. Jean said the driver is liable for...

New Albany, IN · 2d
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Floyd County Needs 2,800 New Homes By 2029, Officials Eye Zoning Overhaul

Floyd County needs 2,800 new homes built by 2029 just to keep pace with growth, and the zoning rules standing in the way haven't been touched since 2006. That gap pushed county officials to hold a meeting this week aimed at exploring ways to boost housing affordability and availability, with smaller homes and multifamily developments like triplexes and quadplexes among the options on the table.

Floyd County, IN · 2d
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Indiana American Water crews respond to major water main break in Jeffersonville

Water issues are increasing across Jeffersonville after a water main broke Wednesday. According to Indiana American Water (IMW), crews are actively working on a break involving a 12-inch water main near Sportsman Drive and Melody drive, in Jeffersonville's Northaven subdivision. This includes isolating and shutting down the impacted section so repairs can begin.

Jeffersonville, IN · 1d
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State agency opens 1,300 new acres of public lands in Southern and Eastern Kentucky

The new public lands are open in time for the modern-gun deer season.

Kentucky · 1d

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Local resources for single parents needing assistance, mother shares experience

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A recent study by SingleMothersGrants.org, ranked states according to different bills and pressures a mom raising children on her own feels most. According to the study, Kentucky has the fifth highest transport costs in the country for single mothers but has the 10th cheapest child care in the country.

Kentucky · 1d

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Where is it legal to scatter my loved one's ashes in Kentucky? What the law says

If your loved one wished for their ashes to be scattered in Kentucky after their passing, there are a few things to know to ensure everything goes smoothly. The Cremation Association of North America said approximately 50% of people who want to be cremated say they want their ashes scattered, according to a survey they conducted in 2022. Scattering ashes can be beautiful and emotionally heavy. Here are the legalities of the process, so you can figure everything out beforehand and be present in the moment. What Kentucky law says The short answer to the question, “Can I scatter ashes is Kentucky,” is usually yes . Kentucky law says ashes, in addition to being placed in a grave, crypt or niche, can be scattered in a “scattering area,” or on private property with consent of the owner. A scattering area is defined by KRS 367.97524 as “an area which may be designated in a cemetery and located on a dedicated cemetery property where cremated remains which have been removed from their container can e mixed with or placed on top of the soil or ground cover,” according to previous Herald-Leader reporting . Permission must be granted before scattering ashes on

Kentucky · 19h

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Kentucky sees a ‘slowdown’ of rate of homelessness, but not in all parts of the state

The increasing rate of homelessness across Kentucky has slowed down compared to past years, but there are “still too many” people experiencing homelessness. That’s according to new statewide survey data provided to the Kentucky Lantern this month by the Kentucky Housing Corporation, a quasi-governmental agency that manages federal and state housing funding.

Kentucky · 3d

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Medicaid adults 19 to 64 in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan must show 80 hours of activity or $580 a month in income under 2027 work rules

Adults 19 to 64 who have Medicaid through expansion in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan must show 80 hours a month of activity, or income of at least $580 a month, to keep coverage under work rules that start in 2027. Five of the six states start Jan. 1, while Michigan […] The post Medicaid adults 19 to 64 in Ohio, North Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, Kentucky and Michigan must show 80 hours of activity or $580 a month in income under 2027 work rules appeared first on The Money Overview .

Kentucky · 2d

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11 Lost Kentucky Street Corner Sights You May Remember Before They Vanished

Kentucky’s old street photographs contain buildings that once needed no explanation: a hotel opposite a theater, a market filled with trade, or a courthouse that made the town square instantly recognizable. Their loss changed more than a skyline. It changed the landmarks people used to describe where they were going.

Lexington, KY · 22h

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‘I don’t know if we’ve seen the worst of what’s coming.’ Medicaid changes loom for Kentuckians.

Cara Ellis was 27 when she got health insurance — which she’d gone without most of her life — through an expansion of Medicaid that allowed more, low-income adults to enroll in the government plan. Now Ellis, 39, a Pikeville native and senior at Morehead State University, said she’s worried she could lose coverage under […]

Kentucky · 2d

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Kentucky Republicans say General Assembly losses driven by national headwinds

Republicans still hold the majority of Kentucky’s congressional seats and a commanding majority in the General Assembly, but faced pushback from voters for the first time in years.

Kentucky · 2d

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Lexington homelessness on rises despite statewide decline, survey finds

Officials say Lexington is 254 shelter beds short of what is needed.

Lexington, KY · 3d

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Gov. Beshear raises concerns about proposed SNAP cuts impact on Kentucky families

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5 Kentucky high school seniors chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that five high school students from Kentucky, including one from Fayette County, were among the 161 seniors chosen as 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars. The five students are:. Hosamulhaq Brula from South Warren High School in Warren County;. Samuel J. Busse...

Kentucky · 2d

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Louisville Councilman Wants Developers Paying Up to $1,500 a Home for Road Fixes

Developers building new homes in parts of eastern and southeastern Jefferson County could soon face a much steeper bill for the roads and intersections their projects strain. A Louisville Metro councilman is pushing to raise a one-time infrastructure fee charged to builders, with townhome fees rising from $500 to $1,200 and apartment fees from $250 to $1,000 under his plan.

Louisville, KY · 2d

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Clark County Election Board Reverses Course, Won’t Count Jeffersonville High School Ballots

The Clark County Election Board voted Tuesday night not to recount the physical ballots cast at Jeffersonville High School, reversing its own public notice that said it would. Instead, the board voted to leave it to candidates or party officials to file petitions for a recount, the News and Tribune reported.

Clark County, IN · 3d

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Louisville Is Having a Hollywood Moment

I've covered a number of film shoots in Kentucky over the last four years. When Orlando Bloom and Andie MacDowell were in Campbellsburg and New Castle shooting a crime thriller called Red Right Hand in 2022, that, as it turned out, was the proverbial snowball at the top of the incline.

Louisville, KY · 1d

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The head of Louisville’s Office for Women is out, sparking concerns

Few details are available about how Louisville’s Office of Women may change following the departure of its leader.

Louisville, KY · 2d

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YLEH: Indiana Democrats consider recount/challenge in tight Senate race

Garten is poised to replace the outgoing Senate leader, State Sen. Rod Bray (R-Martinsville), next week. However, it's unclear if his re-election bid was successful.

Indiana · 1d

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Mid City Mall demolition prep to begin next month

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Demolition preparation for the Mid City Mall in Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood is expected to begin next month as developers move ahead with plans for the Mid City Market. The project will include a 55,000-square-foot Publix grocery store, retail spaces surrounding a central parking lot and...

Louisville, KY · 1d