2+ week, 5+ day ago   (166+ words) An Indiana county official is calling for a mix of solar, wind and coal generation along with stronger local grid infrastructure as the state confronts rising electricity demand and storm-related outages. Randolph County Assessor George Caster said solar power can…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (917+ words) Much of northwest Indiana remains without electricity two weeks after severe storms knocked out power in the region, prompting local aid agencies to join forces in response to the crisis. When a storm pummeled the electric grid and plunged much…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (855+ words) By COREY WILLIAMS and LAURA BARGFELD The power outage reminded the 50-year-old of what she experienced in New Orleans in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina knocked out electricity to many. Williams’ home was one of more than 38,300 homes and businesses in Gary…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (224+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The City of South Bend hosted their utilities commission meeting on Thursday, featuring open discussions revolving around data centers. Program Director for Citizen Action Coalition, Ben Inskeep, was one of the three presenters at the meeting, and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (499+ words) Thousands of people are still without power in Indiana and some may not see their power restored for several more days, according to officials. In Indiana, around 64,760 customers are without power, according to USA TODAY's power outage tracker. The power…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (555+ words) Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana remain without power more than a week after deadly storms leveled trees and knocked down power lines across the region. Northern Indiana Public Service Co. said crews were working nonstop to fix…...

4+ week, 4+ hour ago   (1701+ words) Thousands of Hoosiers continue to deal with historic flooding Monday, Aug. 17, as floodwaters push into the southern parts of Indiana. Throughout the weekend, residents in the Indianapolis metro area rushed to fill sandbags and fled their homes as waters rose…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (242+ words) BLOOMINGTON – The Thomson Administration has submitted the City of Bloomington’s proposed 2027 budget to the Common Council, beginning a public review process that will continue through early October. The 2027 Budget Book, raw budget data, the approved 2026 budget, and additional information are…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (415+ words) Lafayette will begin the second phase of a city-financed effort to replace lead service lines identified in its water distribution system, expanding work intended to address federal drinking water requirements and remove potential lead connections to homes. The project, according…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (371+ words) Two Indiana coal plants, previously set to cease operation June 21, will continue running until at least September under new federal orders. The DOE orders say the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, the regional electric grid encompassing most of Indiana and much…...