CLARKSVILLE — A judge has again ruled in favor of an apartment developer previously denied a rezoning request in 2017 by majority vote of the Clarksville Town Council.

Stretch and Opie were brought to the New Albany Floyd County Animal Shelter when their previous owner passed away. These two are littermates and have lived together all of their lives. At 7 years old they may move a little slower than they used to but they still have plenty of love to give. …

FLOYDS KNOBS — Multiple fire crews were battling a house fire Thursday night in the 5000 block of Bent Creek Drive in Floyds Knobs.

CLARK COUNTY — A community task force will explore options for future facility projects in Greater Clark County Schools, which could include the replacement of existing school buildings.

CLARKSVILLE — The Town of Clarksville has been named as one of three Indiana municipalities to be awarded a combined $1.4 million in EPA Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup grants.

WASHINGTON — In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.

ELIZABETH — The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announced Thursday its leadership team and plans to retain the more than 700 employees of Caesars Southern Indiana once it takes ownership of the Harrison County casino.

In most cases when people think of serving a dish that has smoked elements, they assume it will take a lot of time and effort. Today’s recipe is an example of a deliciously smoky dish that is quick and easy to prepare.

Zucchini is really easy to grow in almost any state. It grows so fast that you will have zucchini coming out of your ears! I created these muffins to turn a vegetable sweet instead of the typical savory. Try adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts or a peanut butter swirl to make these muffins …

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Local school districts are using federal stimulus funding to provide stipends for teachers for extra work related to the pandemic.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Police are investigating two separate non-fatal shootings that happened at local bars in Jeffersonville over the past week; a suspect is in custody in one case and a person of interest identified in the other.

CLARKSVILLE — Kelsey Pease’s anticipation grew with the announcement of each place ahead of the declaration of the award-winner.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana residents receiving unemployment benefits will again have to show they are actively searching for work as the governor Tuesday reinstated a requirement that he lifted soon after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — The money could be a game-changer for Southern Indiana, as the push is on to establish a unified front and not have individual organizations splinter off and potentially hamper the region’s chances at garnering funding.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nearly 40% of Indiana residents ages 16 and older have now been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, state health officials said Monday, even as the state’s rate of vaccination shots remains sluggish.

CLARKSVILLE — Two administrators from Clarksville Community Schools have received honors from the Indiana Association of School Principals.

CROTHERSVILLE — Indiana State Police have announced that the driver of a car which collided with a train Monday evening has died. 

NEW ALBANY — New Albany-Floyd County Schools will be offering a Virtual Academy to any interested students in grades 6-12 for the 2021-22 school year. The intent-to-enroll window will be from Monday, May 17, through Friday June 11; space will be limited.

JEFFERSONVILLE — The Clark County Council and Clark County Commissioners reached a consensus Monday on how to back at least a $6.5 million bond, clearing another hurdle for a new government center.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Strong winds blew through the Southern Indiana area Sunday afternoon, with the main damage some power outages and trees across roadways.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Just months into her first year on the bench, Clark County Judge Lisa Glickfield is working to tackle an issue she’s already seen far too often in her courtroom — cases involving operating while intoxicated charges.