Indy officials hope zoning change spurs energy-saving transport
Developers could save when they scale back the required number of parking spaces and instead offer bike racks, electric-car charging stations or other “green” amenities.
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Experts say crop prospects continue fading with rain
The prospects for Indiana's flood-ravaged grain crops recovering are becoming increasingly slim with more rain forecast over the next two weeks, according to Purdue Extension experts.
Easterly to retire after 10 years as IDEM commissioner
Thomas Easterly will retire Aug. 28 as the longest-serving commissioner for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Indiana ethanol plant reopens after nearly $100M investment
Noble Americas, a U.S. subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Noble Group, bought the plant two years ago after a previous owner went bankrupt and the plant had to close.
Agency: One-quarter of Indiana corn, soybeans in poor shape
The federal agency’s latest report rates 25 percent of Indiana corn as being “very poor” or “poor.” The report says 26 percent of Indiana soybeans are in similar conditions.
Indiana relaxes bird show ban imposed due to avian flu
Indiana officials who imposed a statewide ban on bird shows have dialed back the emergency rule, but the ban will still keep chickens, ducks and other birds out of August’s Indiana State Fair.
Soaked soybeans spur rebound from lowest price in 5 years
As much as six times the normal amount of rain fell from Missouri to Ohio in the past 30 days. Illinois, Indiana and Ohio had their wettest June ever.
Go behind the scenes of Indy’s $1.9B sewer overhaul
With only moderate fanfare, contractors recently finished boring the first, roughly nine-mile leg of the DigIndy project, the largest public works project in the state.
Program to promote Indiana ag products gets underway
State officials on Tuesday launched the Indiana Grown initiative, a program to promote Hoosier agricultural products that’s been under development and in limited use since the General Assembly authorized it last year.
Indiana to join states suing over new EPA water rule
Indiana has decided to join a lawsuit challenging an Obama administration rule that gives federal agencies authority to protect some streams, tributaries and wetlands under the Clean Water Act.
Record soybean crop planted, but progress slowed by rain
With a month of rain, Indiana's crops have gone from among the best in the nation to among the worst. An agricultural economist estimated Tuesday that production could decline by $475 million in the state.
High court rules against EPA power plant mercury limits
The court said by a 5-4 vote Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency failed to take cost into account when the agency first decided to regulate the emissions from coal- and oil-fired plants.
Citizens Energy seeks another rate hike for water customers
The utility, which provides water to about 400,000 homes and businesses in the eight-county Indianapolis area, said average residential bills would rise from $30 per month to $36 if it receives approval for the 20-percent hike.
Huntington leaving IPL’s top job to join OneAmerica
Kelly Huntington, president and CEO of Indianapolis Power & Light Co., has stepped down to become senior vice president of enterprise strategy at OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc., the companies announced Thursday.
Indiana plans to defy Obama on climate change plan
Indiana will not comply with President Barack Obama's plan to battle climate change by requiring reductions in emissions from coal-fired power plants, Gov. Mike Pence said Wednesday.
Longtime leader of Indiana Farm Bureau plans retirement
Indiana Farm Bureau President Don Villwock, 65, said that with things going well, it’s a good time to let someone bring in new ideas.
Rainy weather keeps soybean planting pace at 19-year low
Parts of the Midwest received more than six times the normal amount of rainfall in the week ended Monday. States including Indiana had less than two days suitable for fieldwork last week
Judge strikes another blow against proposed Illiana Tollway
A U.S. District Court judge in Chicago ruled Tuesday that the federal government's approval of the proposed Illiana Tollway linking northern Illinois and Indiana is invalid.
Duke Energy awaits decision on repair costs for new plant
Indiana's utility customer advocate is studying whether Duke Energy should be allowed to pass along costs of repairing its new $3.5 billion coal-gasification plant in southwestern Indiana to consumers.
Opponents of proposed reservoir vow to fight commission
Opponents of a proposed $450 million central Indiana reservoir are vowing to continue their efforts to stop the creation of a commission that would handle planning for the proposed Mounds Lake Reservoir, a 2,100-acre lake stretching seven miles through Madison and Delaware counties.