Nike Fuel Bands allow Lowell students to track energy output

The Nike Fuel Bands issued students in a fitness and nutrition class at Lowell High School plug into the students' school issued laptops.

Nike Fuel Bands allow Lowell students to track energy output

Lowell High School students, from left, Mallory Leckrone, Nicole Sharkey, Hunter Jusevitch and Sarah Wieser show off their Nike Fuel Bands, obtained through a grant from the Tri-Creek Education Foundation. The bands plug into the laptops each student has been provided and give the students a…

Local diesel emission reduction grants available

South Shore Clean Cities, BP's Whiting Refinery and a host of environmental groups are partnering to provide grants aimed at improving air quality in Lake County.

Pence signs six laws championed by region legislators

INDIANAPOLIS | Republican Gov. Mike Pence has signed 25 proposals approved by the General Assembly into law over the past two weeks, including six measures primarily sponsored by Northwest Indiana legislators.

Enbridge hosting open houses for Line 78 Pipeline Project

Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership will host open houses in Illinois and Indiana this week for its proposed Line 78 Pipeline Project.

Fair Oaks Farms lauds opening of compressed natural gas corridor

FAIR OAKS | A new compressed natural gas station fueled by cow manure at Fair Oaks Farms completes a transportation corridor investors hope will be the first of many across the country.

Gas Prices increase in region

Gas prices in the region have rose to about $3.40 per gallon compared to $3.19, and in some places, as low as $3.09, just several days ago.

While county sees increase in fuel use, others see drops

While Porter County officials blamed rising fuel prices for the need to come up with an additional $250,000 last year, the larger communities in the county were able to live within their budgets.

Nearly 2,500 gallons of gas stolen from Hammond stations

HAMMOND | Police are investigating the theft of nearly 2,500 gallons of gasoline from three filling stations over the weekend.

No end in sight for high gas prices in NWI

Sticker shock at the gas pump will continue unabated in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metro area, according to those who watch the industry.

No end in sight for high gas prices in NWI, Chicago metro area

Sticker shock at the gas pump will continue unabated in Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metro area, according to those who watch the industry.

Veto of Keystone pipeline will send food, gas prices higher

This election will be the most important decision you will ever make when pulling the lever. Just think of what you are voting for. The administration is putting roadblocks in our recovery.

Higher fuel standards help environment, economy

In a recent poll by Consumer Reports, "77 percent of respondents agreed that car manufacturers should produce more fuel-efficient vehicles and the government should increase standards and enforce them."

In a first, gas and other fuels are top U.S. export

For the first time, the top export of the U.S., the world's biggest gas guzzler, is-wait for it-fuel. Measured in dollars, the nation is on pace this year to ship more gasoline, diesel and jet fuel than any other single export.

In a first, gas and other fuels are top U.S. export

NEW YORK | For the first time, the top export of the U.S., the world's biggest gas guzzler, is -- wait for it -- fuel.

Crown Point's Fuel Fitness

Owner Jared Tomich chats with Theresa Tripp, left, and Barb Wentz as he tries out a pink drink Friday at the new Fuel Fitness center in Crown Point. The center had a ribbon cutting Friday. The evening was a "Celebration of Cancer Survivors," with many patrons wearing pink, as well as the pin…

Crown Point's Fuel Fitness

CROWN POINT | Brian Schramlin, of Valparaiso, works out in the weight room at the new Fuel Fitness center in Crown Point on Friday.

Purdue Research Center

Piotr Kleszky, left, of NuVant Systems Inc., holds a fuel cell prototype in August while helping to lead a short course in fuel cell membrane and electrode assembly at the company's base in Purdue's Technology Center in Merrillville. A study released Tuesday reports that the Purdue Research …

Pipeline leak a cause of gas price hike

A weekend leak in the Keystone pipeline that supplies more than 590,000 barrels of oil per day from Canada to the Midwest caused its shutdown, resulting in another hike of gas prices Wednesday.

Hello gas expenses, goodbye vacation

America's favorite holiday weekend is bouncing back from the recession, but increasing gas prices are keeping many area residents local on Memorial Day.