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Money for miles: More states looking to tolls to pay for highways

2012-05-29T06:16:00-04:00

Toll prices will fluctuate depending on traffic density. If toll lanes are crowded, prices will keep rising until enough motorists decide to remain in the slower lanes. The aim is to give motorists a way to travel quickly, but only if they are willing to pay for it — an idea that has stirred controversy.

Memorial Day 2012

2012-05-29T00:09:00-04:00

News and Tribune briefs for May 29, 2012

2012-05-29T00:00:00-04:00

Sweat Equity

2012-05-28T17:48:04-04:00

Lugar says he won’t campaign for Mourdock

2012-05-28T17:21:09-04:00

Lugar issued a statement chastising Mourdock for his unwillingness to compromise after the tea party favorite soundly beat him in the May 8 primary election.

SWEET TREAT: Volunteers see the attraction of annual Starlight Strawberry Festival

2012-05-27T14:22:23-04:00

Board chair: Parks district best solution for New Albany and Floyd County

2012-05-27T08:03:00-04:00

Mayor Jeff Gahan’s veto of a new parks deal between the city and county was upheld earlier this month by the New Albany City Council. While the Floyd County Council agreed to still pay an additional $100,000 toward the parks department for the remainder of the year, the city and county remain under a prior agreement that led to funding discrepancies in the past.

THE 'V' WORD: SUB: Prosser Career Education Center moves away from stigma of ‘vocational’ school

2012-05-26T19:22:00-04:00

TARC sets Memorial Day and Kennedy Bridge route changes

2012-05-26T12:11:00-04:00

Vietnam veteran receives medals 46 years after active duty ends

2012-05-25T18:58:32-04:00