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GM’s $3.5B Indiana EV Battery Plant Is Official–But Delayed
General Motors and Samsung SDI have finalized their joint venture to build and operate a new EV battery factory in Indiana. Cell production is expected to begin in 2027, roughly one year later than initially anticipated. The facility in South Carlisle is GM’s fourth EV cell factory in the United...
Nippon Steel to Boost Capital Commitment to US Steel Plants
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Nippon Steel Corp. raised its capital commitment Aug. 29 by more than $1 billion to spend on U.S. Steel’s plants amid entrenched political and labor opposition to the Japanese company’s nearly $15 billion acquisition of the iconic American steelmaker. Nippon Steel’s $1.3 billion commitment...
Indiana energy advocates say that It is time to pursue alternative forms of energy to help bolster reserves
WABASH VALLEY, Ind. (WTHI) - At a recent energy conference in Indianapolis, executives with the Midcontinent Independent Systems Operator (MISO) highlighted the importance of expanding Indiana's energy reserves to keep up with the flood of data centers coming to the Hoosier state. Data centers are large facilities that house high...
Omar Apollo on music, acting and going from Indiana to the Venice Film Festival
Omar Apollo has had a whirlwind success since his debut album Ivory dropped in 2022: The Indiana-raised musician performed at Coachella, received a “Best New Artist” nomination at the Grammys and opened for SZA on her “SOS” tour. Riding the success of his first full-length release,...
WDRB photojournalist Eric Edwards retiring after 34 years behind the camera
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Longtime WDRB photojournalist Eric Edwards is calling it a career. After 40 years in newsrooms and more than 34 of those at WDRB, Eric is ready to put down the camera, play golf and destroy his alarm clock. You may not know his face, but you have definitely seen his work.
Capital B Gary story: The USDA Is Finally Paying Back Black Farmers. Some Say It’s Not Enough.
Lyles Station is a region of Indiana once dominated by Black farmers. The community, located in Gibson County, was founded by free African Americans in the 19th century. (Photo/Scott Olson of Getty Images) This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. John Jamerson knows the value of farming land....
Indiana Department of Correction prepared to resume executions
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and Attorney General Todd Rokita announced back on June 26 that they are seeking a date to resume prisoner executions starting with convicted murderer, Joseph Corcoran. State executions have been on hold for 15 years due to Indiana not being able to...
FOX59/CBS4 to host gubernatorial debate before November’s general election
INDIANAPOLIS — A little more than one month before November’s general election, Hoosiers will be able to hear from Indiana’s gubernatorial candidates about issues that are important to them. FOX59 and CBS4, along with our news partners across the state, will broadcast a live televised debate featuring candidates for governor. The one-hour debate will air […]
Coroner ID's man found fatally shot in California neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The victim from the fatal shooting Wednesday morning in the California neighborhood has been identified. The coroner's office identified the man as 32-year-old Kevin Saunders. Louisville Metro police responded to a call for a "person down" in the 1000 block of Dixie Highway around 7 a.m.,...
Be Our Guest | Feast on a hot dog or sandwich at Dog Haus Biergarten
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- WDRB invites you to Be Our Guest at Dog Haus Biergarten!. Dog Haus serves hand-crafted hormone- and antibiotic-free hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and fried chicken creations, breakfast burritos, and plant-based protein items. All of their sandwiches and handhelds are served on King Hawaiian rolls. Pair your...
Social workers aim to help Dosker Manor residents struggling to pay rent
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An outreach organization within the Louisville Mayor's office is investing more than $200,000 in grant money to help hundreds of the city's most vulnerable citizens maintain stable housing. On Thursday, social workers with the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (OSHN) hosted a cookout at the...
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