ohio river

More than 200 years ago, Portland grew around shipping activity along the Ohio River. It’s now the focus of a study examining obstacles between residents and the river.

The Sherman Minton Bridge closed Friday afternoon after a project team found a problem with floor beams. The group said late Sunday that it’s progressing toward reopening the structure.

State and Congressional officials toured environmental restoration projects along the Ohio River in Louisville on Wednesday. Environmental advocacy groups hope the projects can provide a model for improving water quality across the region.

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a barge accident that resulted in three barges settling against the MacAlpine Dam in the Ohio River near Louisville. One was removed by early afternoon Wednesday, but a container carrying 1,400 tons of methanol is still pinned against the dam.

The Town of Clarksville’s acquisition of Ashland Park fits in with the town’s larger plans to improve the area, according to officials.

The closure will impact lanes on the ramp from Interstate 64 eastbound to Interstate 265 eastbound.

The first portion of a massive park set to take up 600 acres along the Ohio River in Southern Indiana will wrap up later this year.

The goal is to implement a strategy similar to those that protect Chesapeake Bay, Florida Everglades, the Great Lakes and Puget Sound.

Funds from duck-themed postage stamps will now help raise money for a newly established wildlife refuge in Henderson, Kentucky.

Newport has many vacant lots, more concrete than greenspace and sewers that overflow into streets and basements after a hard rain.