New law entitles recent vets to in-state college tuition

INDIANAPOLIS | Military veterans who return or move to Indiana after completing their service are entitled to in-state college tuition under a new law signed last week by Republican Gov. Mike Pence.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Unplug Hoosier tax for synthetic natural gas

The Indiana NAACP Environmental Climate Justice Program advocates sustainability of our communities. We support energy production that is environmentally and economically cognizant. At the same time, we guard against energy projects that threaten Indiana’s communities, economy and job creati…

Steel: Forging a future

"We are competitive."

Area students debate fracking at watershed meeting

VALPARAISO | Members of the Chesterton and Valparaiso high school debating teams will debate the pros and cons of fracking at Monday's meeting of the Valparaiso Chain of Lakes Watershed Group.

NIPSCO to change to automated meters

NIPSCO plans to start installing automated meter reading equipment across its service territory during the next three years, starting next month in South Haven.

Natural gas rates remain fixed despite warm winter

CHICAGO | Chicago’s 11th warmest winter on record has natural gas customers wondering why their heating bills do not reflect the relatively balmy temperatures.

Cedar Lake man critically injured in explosion at apartment

CEDAR LAKE | A Cedar Lake man apparently attempting suicide was critically burned Saturday after an explosion in his apartment, police said.

NIPSCO forecasts flat natural gas prices this winter

NIPSCO is forecasting little change in natural gas prices this winter as compared to last, although customer bills could creep up due to increased usage.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Indiana alternatives can help ease energy prices

While many factors contribute to the price we pay at the pump — discovery costs, taxes, refining and distribution, world politics, etc. — it's still largely an issue of supply and demand. There's limited oil supply. Global demand is growing. So the price climbs.

NiSource set to build $150 million pipeline in Pennsylvania

NiSource Inc. plans to begin construction this summer of a $150 million pipeline in western Pennsylvania to help natural gas producers get their product to market.

NIPSCO can begin gas shut-off for nonpays

Starting Thursday, NIPSCO and other state-regulated utilities in Indiana can turn off utility service to people who qualified for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program but are behind on their home heating bills.

Valpo considers using food to generage energy at sewage plant

VALPARAISO | With rising eletric rates, it's no mystery why staff members at the city's sewage treatment plant are always looking for ways to be more efficient.

Quinn natural gas tax proposal far from simple

SPRINGFIELD | Gov. Pat Quinn wants to end a state tax on natural gas, providing a little financial help to people who use gas to heat their homes and businesses that use it to manufacture products. Sounds like a winning idea for everyone, right?

Steelmaker's key to success forged in region

Modernizing an industry that's hundreds of years old and has continued to operate in a location since 1906 is no easy task.

NIPSCO wants to fill heat aid gap

NIPSCO wants to spend a $1.3 million refund it will receive from a vendor to close a potential gap in heating assistance for low-income customers this winter.

Steelmaker's key to success forged in region

Modernizing an industry that's hundreds of years old and has continued to operate in a location since 1906 is no easy task.

U.S. Steel: NWI key to company's viability

Officials from United States Steel Corp. say NWI is key to the company's long-term global success. The region is home to the company's largest manufacturing complex, Gary Works, but only a slice of the more than 4,900 U.S. Steel employees in the Region work at the plant. And that number pale…

NIPSCO sure it has enough natural gas for winter

INDIANAPOLIS | The head of the region's natural gas company assured state regulators Thursday it has enough natural gas to meet demand this winter.

U.S. Steel tries to free itself from oil

Company officials say the success from a natural gas vehicle fueling pilot program in Gary is helping justify an expansion of the program to other facilities.

Steelmaker freeing itself from oil

GARY | It may be difficult to imagine drivers waiting at the pump for 15 minutes to fill up a vehicle with gasoline. But if the lengthier fill-up could save $12,500 annually and reduce nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and other pollutants, as is the case for United States Steel Corp., it may …