June 28, 2023
Harmful pollution from BP Whiting Refinery flares have dissipated, IDEM says
According to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the flaring released high amounts of sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide into the air. Both chemicals can harm your lungs and make breathing difficult, among other things.
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Young discusses need for affordable housing during statewide tour
U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) said housing affordability is a major impediment as communities and companies try to match workers with available jobs.
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Why are there so many lead pipes in Indiana? And how does it affect the state's infrastructure?
Indiana ranks 14th for most lead pipes nationwide, according to a recent Environmental Protection Agency report.
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Bloomington Starbucks could unionize next as workers seek better hours, LGBTQ+ protections
Indiana has a union Starbucks in the south, a second in the north and could soon have a third in the middle. Employees at a Starbucks in Bloomington filed to unionize Monday to get better compensation and protect the culture of authenticity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ workers.
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Former Muncie police sergeant gets 19 months for filing false report covering up excessive force
A judge has sentenced a former Muncie police sergeant to 19 months in prison for obstructing justice by filing a false report in 2018 to cover up excessive use of force by other officers under his command.
Read MoreJune 27, 2023
Indiana awarded $868 million in federal funding to expand broadband access
Indiana was awarded $868 million in federal broadband funding on Monday. This funding is part of over $42 billion nationwide in an effort to extend internet to everyone.
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Indiana kids’ wellbeing ranks highest in past decade
This year's annual national rankings measure improvement in the wellbeing of Indiana children. The 2023 Kids Count Data Book compares all 50 states in measures including economic well-being, education, health and family, and community. Indiana came in at 24 overall.
Read MoreJune 27, 2023
Canadian wildfires are causing unhealthy air quality again in Chicago and other parts of the US`
Drifting smoke from the ongoing wildfires across Canada is creating curtains of haze and raising air quality concerns throughout the Great Lakes region, and in parts of the central and eastern United States.
Read MoreJune 26, 2023
Educators, community groups use summit to collaborate on student mental health, substance use
Educators across Indiana are planning how to address students mental health and substance abuse when school starts in the fall. A recent collaboration between educators and community groups spread awareness about the need for mental health and substance abuse programming and resources available to schools.
Read MoreJune 26, 2023
Sulfur smell covering northwest Indiana believed to be caused by BP Whiting Refinery
Power outages disrupted operations at the Whiting Refinery causing unplanned gas flaring. Thats where excess natural gas produced during oil refining is burned off into the atmosphere.
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