JEFFERSONVILLE — The two-week initial public comment period has kicked off for residents to give input on what’s expected to be a five-year plan to widen Charlestown-Jeffersonville Pike.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Many local restaurants are struggling to find enough workers, making it difficult to keep up as they see increased business this spring.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — The unemployment rate for the Louisville Metropolitan Statistical Area — which includes Floyd and Clark counties — in February fell to its lowest mark during the pandemic.

JEFFERSONVILLE — A family business in downtown Jeffersonville has served sweets to the community for more than a century, enduring historic events from flooding to pandemics.

INDIANAPOLIS — A Marion County judge has ruled that Tim Stark, founder of Charlestown’s Wildlife in Need, can no longer own or exhibit any type of animal and that he must repay and return funds and assets misappropriated from Wildlife in Need, including animals.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Despite a more than yearlong delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and unforeseen repair issues, developer Denton-Floyd Real Estate Group is making progress on the former Masonic Temple in downtown Jeffersonville.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Three months after fire destroyed a commercial building on a highly visible downtown Jeffersonville corner, its owner is ready to start rebuilding.

JEFFERSONVILLE — A local restaurant owner is bringing a German-style beer hall to downtown Jeffersonville.

NEW ALBANY — The feeling of relief was palpable in the room, and it also showed on Korrion Symonette’s face.

Northwest Ordinance Distilling, a distilled spirits bottling facility, is looking to fill numerous employment opportunities.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Indiana Sen. Todd Young toured the internationally-renowned technological training company Amatrol, Inc. Wednesday in Jeffersonville, which he called “a place where people can adapt to the economy of the future.”

CLARK COUNTY — The construction site was buzzing with activity Monday morning as progress continued on what’s likely to be the home of River Ridge Development Authority and the bulk of Clark County’s government offices by early 2022.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Indiana’s jobless rate last month was among the lowest in the Midwest, a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Friday showed.

NEW ALBANY — A New Albany company is expanding and seeking to hire 16 additional employees.

INDIANA — The Indiana Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next month in a 2017 Floyd County civil case in which a petitioner was awarded $150,000 in damages against a car repair company.

Officials with Green Tree Mall in Clarksville announced Tuesday that At Home, an 86,653-square-foot home décor superstore, will open next month.

CLARK COUNTY — A recent report shows a significant regional impact from the River Ridge Development Authority in 2020 despite the pandemic, and board executive director Jerry Acy said this year is already shaping up to be a good one.

NEW ALBANY — Pre-construction activity ahead of the Sherman Minton Renewal project will begin Tuesday as inspection work on the bridge will result in daily lane closures through April 18.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Do you know a young professional from Clark County or Floyd County who deserves recognition?

Northwest Ordinance Distillery in New Albany will be holding a drive-through job recruitment event Saturday at 707 Pillsbury Lane.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Just over six months ago, Spring Street Commons, the two-block mixed-use space at Spring and Market streets in downtown Jeffersonville, was starting to take shape.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Hours ahead of uncertain and potentially severe winter weather, Southern Indiana made preparations for whatever is headed this way.

CLARK COUNTY — The River Ridge Development Authority took a step Tuesday toward what could be the first new contract for development of 2021 in the Clark County commerce park, and Executive Director Jerry Acy said the first few weeks of the year have already shown promise.

CLARKSVILLE — New Clarksville Redevelopment Director Nic Langford said he’s up to the task of continuing to help lead the town through some of the largest redevelopment efforts in recent history.

FLOYDS KNOBS — The Floyds Knobs Goodwill store has more than doubled its size in a new location next to JayC Food Stores.

JEFFERSONVILLE — A commercial building on Court Avenue that housed 11 tenants before a fire just over two weeks ago is expected to be demolished pending completed investigations into the fire’s cause.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Crews were on scene for more than 12 hours Sunday battling a fire in a building at Spring Street and Court Avenue that has displaced nearly a dozen tenants including the Clark County Family Recovery Court.

NEW ALBANY — Nathan Love directed the excavator to and fro after removing a load of soil while carefully following the safety precautions that are so important when it comes to construction and heavy machinery.

JEFFERSONVILLE — A Southern Indiana trucking company is giving back to the community with a free ham and turkey giveaway this week.

NEW ALBANY — A new program is helping local vendors this holiday season.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — The joint board for the Ohio River Bridges Project has unanimously approved a change order aimed at improving customer service for tolling services, with penalties imposed for noncompliance.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Even as safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic have driven up online holiday sales this year, plenty of Southern Indiana shoppers still made the trip for in-person deals on Black Friday.

JEFFERSONVILLE — City leaders say they hope an event this weekend will help garner support for local downtown Jeffersonville businesses while giving residents and visitors space to enjoy what the neighborhood has to offer.

CLARKSVILLE — Derby Dinner Playhouse has announced it will cancel all performances of the current show “Clue” through Oct. 26 because of a possible COVID-19 exposure.

NEW ALBANY — Glynita Bell, founder and clinical director at Heart 2 Heart Wellness Center in New Albany, comes from a family of helpers, a gift she’s using to help others navigate what for some is an especially challenging year.