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    May 15, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV
  1. Foes of S. Indiana fertilizer plant cite Texas blast

    ROCKPORT, Ind. (AP) — Opponents of a proposed fertilizer plant in southern Indiana are citing safety concerns arising from last month's deadly explosion at a Texas fertilizer manufacturer as they argue that state officials should block the project....

    Tags: Agriculture, Plant Openings, Mining, Ohio River, Metal and Mineral

  2. May 15, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV
  3. Families in Ohio cancer cluster suing Whirlpool

    TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Families whose children have been among dozens sickened in an Ohio cancer cluster for more than a decade are hopeful that they've come up with a cause. Environmental testing paid for by the families found a suspected cancer-...

    Tags: Water Supply, Plant Openings, Trials, Family, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  4. May 15, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV
  5. State regulations could delay South Bend demolition

    <span style="font-size: small;">The city of South Bend's plan to fix up or tear down 1,000 homes in 1,000 days may be slowing down. City council members Oliver Davis and Valerie Schey brought up those concerns, but in a letter to the city council the mayor's office says the city is complying with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The head of code enforcement also says the city is working with IDEM to develop a plan when it comes to identifying asbestos-filled homes.</span>
    The city of South Bend's plan to fix up or tear down 1,000 homes in 1,000 days may be slowing down. City council members Oliver Davis and Valerie Schey brought up those concerns, but in a letter to the city council the mayor's office says the city is...
  6. May 13, 2013 |Story| South Bend Tribune
  7. Niles council OKs festival donation

    South Bend Tribune
    NILES -- A request Monday night for $2,900 from the city of Niles to support the annual Niles Bluegrass Festival almost ended with festival coordinator Mike Majerek singing the blues. But after considerable discussion regarding the benefits of the 11th...

    Tags: Energy Saving, Elections, Politics, Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture

  8. May 13, 2013 |Story| South Bend Tribune
  9. Wells planned near former ethanol plant

    <span style="font-size: small;">SOUTH BEND -- The city is moving ahead with a plan to install as many</span><span style="font-size: small;"> as four wells in the area surrounding the former ethanol plant in</span><span style="font-size: small;"> order to draw down the groundwater level there and prevent future</span><span style="font-size: small;"> basement flooding in the area.</span>
    South Bend Tribune
    SOUTH BEND -- The city is moving ahead with a plan to install as many as four wells in the area surrounding the former ethanol plant in order to draw down the groundwater level there and prevent future basement flooding in the area. Speaking to the...

    Tags: Renewable Energy, Ethanol, Biofuels

  10. May 11, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast
  11. Indiana may remove falcon from endangered list

    <span style="font-size: small;">INDIANAPOLIS (AP) &mdash; The peregrine falcon, once all but extinct in the Midwest, is poised to come off Indiana's endangered species list this year after what wildlife officials call a "phenomenally successful" recovery.</span>
    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The peregrine falcon, once all but extinct in the Midwest, is poised to come off Indiana's endangered species list this year after what wildlife officials call a "phenomenally successful" recovery. Click here to watch live...

    Tags: Energy Resources, Natural Resource Industry, Endangered Species, Conservation, Wildlife

  12. May 9, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast
  13. IU hiring of diving coach raises degree questions

    BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana University's hiring of a decorated diving coach to help lead its renowned aquatics program is drawing fire from critics who say his bachelor's degree is bogus and that his selection sends the wrong message to...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities, Employment Opportunities, Atlantic Coast Conference, Judges, College Sports

  14. May 8, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV
  15. Voters approve one of two bond proposals for Lakeshore Public Schools

    <span style="font-size: small;">STEVENSVILLE--Lakeshore Public Schools is getting more than $36 million for school improvements after the community voted yes on one of two bond proposals.</span><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>
    WSBT-TV
    STEVENSVILLE--Lakeshore Public Schools is getting more than $36 million for school improvements after the community voted yes on one of two bond proposals.     It was close, though, by only 130 votes.    The second proposal which would have built a...

    Tags: Energy Saving, Health and Safety at School

  16. May 3, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV
  17. Indiana coal-gas bill stalls C02 pipeline project

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Legislation state lawmakers passed last week that the developers of a proposed Indiana coal-gasification plant say effectively kills their project also has dealt a blow to a Texas company's plans for a pipeline that would carry...

    Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Energy Resources, Ohio River, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities

  18. May 3, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast
  19. UPDATE: Michigan House OKs bill that could allow hunting of recently-endangered wolves

    <span style="font-size: small;">LANSING, Mich. (AP) &mdash; The Republican-led state House passed legislation Thursday that could block voters from deciding whether to halt wolf hunting in Michigan.</span>
    LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Republican-led state House passed legislation Thursday that could block voters from deciding whether to halt wolf hunting in Michigan. The measure, which passed on a 72-38 vote with bipartisan support, would give the...

    Tags: Rick Snyder, Natural Resource Industry, Government, Politics, Science

  20. May 1, 2013 |Story| AP Indiana
  21. Appeals court rules on ethanol refinery pollutants

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State environmental regulators improperly changed state rules to allow Indiana ethanol refineries to release an extra 150 tons of air pollutants per year, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. The appeals court overturned...

    Tags: Natural Resources Defense Council, Agriculture, Energy Resources, Natural Resource Industry, Environmental Pollution

  22. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| WSBT-TV
  23. City: New ethanol plant owners actively marketing plant in three countries

    <span style="font-size: small;">SOUTH BEND &ndash; The former New Energy ethanol plant is costing South Bend taxpayers about $12,000 a month and the city doesn&rsquo;t even own it. And some city council members have big questions about the plant&rsquo;s future.</span>
    WSBT TV
    SOUTH BEND – The former New Energy ethanol plant is costing South Bend taxpayers about $12,000 a month and the city doesn’t even own it. And some city council members have big questions about the plant’s future. Council Vice...

    Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Renewable Energy, Bankruptcy, Ethanol

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