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Ohio gets millions from the feds to plug abandoned oil, natural gas wells
Ohio is getting another chunk of money from the Biden administration to clean up and plug abandoned oil and natural gas wells that plague the state's countryside. The Interior Department has awarded the state $57.25 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the federal law passed in 2021 that commits $1.2 trillion to fix roads and bridges, expand internet access, provide access to clean water, improve ports, invest in public transportation and other purposes. The law provides $16 billion to address what the Biden administration calls legacy pollution by reclaiming abandoned coal mines and plugging orphaned wells.
Mainly Dry Sunday Afternoon, Clouds Increase
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Sunshine at times, but clouds increase, Sunday afternoon. Humidity will remain low, with a daytime high of 85 degrees. Just a slight chance of a pop up south of Cincinnati. Storm chances return Monday and Tuesday with scattered thunderstorms. We do not expect severe weather at this...
Community mourns killing of anti-gun violence activist Ron Gee
INDIANAPOLIS — Sunday afternoon the intersection of East 38th Street and North Arlington Avenue was alive with the sounds of honking horns and blaring music during a celebration of the life of community anti-violence activist Ron G. Frieson – Ron Gee to his friends – who were gathered on the spot where he was killed Thursday morning. IMPD homicide […]
Indy Chamber Works to Attract More Young Workers to Indianapolis
The Indy Chamber recently hosted an event that worked to attract and retain young Indianapolis workers. The Fast Forward event partnered with the Indy Chamber, Lumina Foundation, and Pacers Sports and Entertainment. Joe Pellman, the Executive Director of Regional Image Marketing for the Indy Chamber, says the event was aimed at interns and early-career professionals. Pellman wants the event to be a tool to help Indiana grow and retain workers in its talent pipeline.
Bloomington BZA to hear height variance for 5-story project on Kirkwood, by CVS near Uptown Café
The latest timeline for an expansion to the Monroe Convention Center puts the completion at the end of 2026. If all goes as planned, attendees of events in the expanded facility might have a new dining option in downtown Bloomington. The new eatery is part of a project to be built on what is now a surface parking lot for a dozen and a half cars, next to the CVS at Washington Street and Kirkwood Avenue.
When to expect lane closures for survey work on Brent Spence Bridge
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Crews will be performing overnight survey work on the Brent Spence Bridge beginning Monday, and that will require overnight lane closures. The work ahead of the Brent Spence Corridor Project includes completing a mobile LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scan of the bridge, allowing the Ohio Department of Transportation and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to create a high accuracy model using eye-safe laser measurements.
CPD: 1 dead in Hartwell shooting
CINCINNATI — A man is dead after a shooting Saturday night in Hartwell, Cincinnati police said. At approximately 8:15 p.m. officers responded to the 8200 block of Vine Street near the Hartwell Recreation Center. Upon arrival, they found an adult male who had been been shot. They died at...
Indiana politicians react to Biden dropping out
INDIANAPOLIS — Many Indiana lawmakers, politicians and political groups are weighing in after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would be dropping out of the 2024 election. Biden, who made the announcement in an open letter to the American people, cited growing pressure from other Democrats as reason for his withdrawal. Here is what Indiana […]
Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”
Indiana State Police Participating in “Best Looking Cruiser Contest”. The American Association of State Troopers is conducting their annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. The Florida Highway Patrol cruiser was voted the “2023 Best Looking Cruiser.” This contest began as a friendly competition between state agencies as a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement in a positive manner.
Grundy County Speedway 7-19; Goodaker Photos/Recap
Morris, Ill., July 19—Andy Jones, behind the wheel of the Keith Tolf-owned No. 52, came home the winner of the 40-lap super late model stock car feature race at Grundy County Speedway Friday night as the raceway hosted its annual Kids Night/Bicycle Giveaway event. The son of longtime and...
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