Norman
Norman, IN · Traffic & Transit
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E-Town Council approves 2026 city taxes, road project design contracts
The Elizabethtown City Council met for their second meeting of the month Monday. The second reading was held on ordinances setting 2026 city tax rates, all of which were approved. The tax rate for motor vehicle and watercraft is 11.6 cents per $100 assessed value, the franchise tax rate is 0.025 percent on all eligible deposits, and the tax rate for real and personal property is 10.5 cents per $100 assessed value. Elizabethtown Mayor Jeff Gregory said any increases property owners see are because of increasing property values, not increasing taxes.
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Open records reveal mixed results 50 days after TARC network overhaul
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Transit Authority of River City said ridership remains strong 50 days after launching its consolidated bus network, despite dozens of riders filing complaints about lost stops and longer commutes. Bruce Withers, TARC’s director of transportation and chief operating officer, said the new network, which launched...
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Gas prices continue on the rise
Gas prices are continuing to rise in the region. Triple A's East Central Gas Report out Monday found the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in West Central Kentucky stands at $4.08 per gallon, up 19 cents from last week. However, the average price in Paducah is below...
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New Louisville wayfinding signs prioritize pedestrians
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — New signs in Louisville aim to help people navigate downtown and highlight nearby attractions, according to a news release. Louisville Downtown Partnership and Louisville Tourism unveiled the redesigned wayfinding signs on Monday. The initial phase of the project involves refacing about 20 signs and installing three new ones, the release said.
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Part of South Green to close Monday and Tuesday
Glasgow drivers are being urged to plan ahead for a temporary closure on South Green Street this coming week. According to the Glasgow Police Department, South Green Street will be closed near Glasgow Baptist Church from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 21-22. Police say the...
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U.S. diesel prices hit record high amid Iran conflict and global supply concerns
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Record-high diesel prices squeeze truckers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Drivers across the country continue to feel the pressure of high fuel prices, and with diesel prices reaching record highs this week, the impact is being felt well beyond truck drivers. Diesel is considered the lifeblood of the supply chain. Continued disruptions in the Strait of...
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Higher fuel prices in Tri-State leads to issues for rideshare drivers, farmers
HEBRON, Ky. (WKRC) - The rideshare waiting lot at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport was busy Thursday morning, but some drivers said rising fuel prices could mean passengers wait longer for an Uber or other rideshare pickup. Rick Griffie, who has been driving for Uber for a little more than 10...
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JCPS bus stop lighting plan advances in Louisville Metro committee
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Council’s Budget Committee approved $100,000 on Thursday to help buy and install lights at Jefferson County Public Schools bus stops that need them, part of an effort to improve student safety while they wait for buses. The funding still needs final approval from...
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Vehicle access to lake closed
Vehicle traffic was once again prohibited from traveling down Lake Liberty Street after the City of Liberty discovered that someone drove over and damaged a pipeline. The City of Liberty in July completed a pipeline which is delivering up to 800,000 gallons of water a day from the Green River to Lake Liberty. The six-inch-wide PVC pipeline stretches over a mile long and ran along the road up to the lake.