The Courier-Journal

'Marvel of engineering': How Louisville's McAlpine Locks and Dam unlock the Ohio River

A huge amount of cargo, from coal to metals and grains, pass through the McAlpine Locks and Dam annually. A series of lock and dam systems on the Ohio River act as a "staircase," carrying barges and ...
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Ice buildup slows vessel traffic on Ohio River at McAlpine Locks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Ice buildup on the Ohio River is delaying vessel traffic at the McAlpine Locks and Dam, forcing crews to take extra steps to keep operations moving. Lock operators said ...
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Ask Caray: How do the McAlpine Locks and Dam on the Ohio River work?

Ask Caray: How do the McAlpine Locks and Dam on the Ohio River work? Impatient Trump Gestures African Leader To Wrap His Speech Up Kelly Clarkson Is "Devastated" That Health Concerns "Forced" Her to ...
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US Army Corps of Engineers addresses viral video about Ohio River dredging

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is setting the record straight after a viral video claimed raw sewage was being discharged into the Ohio River near the McAlpine Locks and Dam.Officials said what ...
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On This Date Just One Year Ago, The Ohio River Crested At 36.63 feet making it the 8th highest crest on record for the McAlpine Upper!

What a stressful and expensive situation we had on our hands early April 2025. The Ohio River was raging along pushing billions of gallons of water into places that didn't want it. Historic flooding ...