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Government
2:27 pm
Tue August 14, 2012

Mississippi River Bridge to Close for Inspection

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The Illinois Department of Transportation plans to close the U.S. 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River three days next week for safety inspections. The bridge which connects Cairo, Ill., to Mississippi County Missouri will shut down between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Wednesday.

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Afternoon Update
4:00 pm
Thu May 24, 2012

Afternoon Round-Up 5/24/12

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Today on NPR: Your Doctor just doesn't have time for you...

The Bridge:

The bridge will open tomorrow!

The public will be allowed to walk on the span before it is open to traffic.

In the Purchase Area:

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Afternoon Update
3:39 pm
Thu May 17, 2012

Afternoon Round-Up 5/17/12

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Today on NPR:  100 things you didn't know about strawberries.

Around the Commonwealth:

Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John Minton has been elected to a second term.

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The Bridge
4:06 pm
Tue May 15, 2012

Bridge Work Continues

As some workers secure the new span of US 68/KY 80 Eggners Ferry Bridge on its piers, other are preparing for the next phase of bridge repair. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Spokesman Keith Todd says they will soon be pouring concrete for the road bed. Todd says workers are hustling to finish repairs...

"At this point so far as we know we’re still on schedule to have it done by Memorial Day. The contractor will be working around the clock to finish out the steel work, put in rebar and get it ready for the concrete."

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Afternoon Update
4:25 pm
Thu April 19, 2012

Afternoon Round-Up 4/19/12

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Today on NPR: What is up with all the red pants lately?

 

State Legislation:

Kentucky Senate President David Williams says Governor Steve Beshear’s latest action on the state road plan will not lead to an extended special session.

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