Stories tagged with "electricity"

Power outage strikes Riley, IU hospitals by John Tuohy

Parts of Indiana University Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children went on emergency power this morning after a leaky steam pipe caused an outage. The electrical failure forced... – Nov 11, 2009 at 11:39 AM in News

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1872, fire destroyed nearly 800 buildings in Boston. In 1938, Nazis looted and burned synagogues as well as Jewish-owned stores and houses in Germany and Austria... – Nov 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Home Wind Turbine most recent comment by Josephnix

Thanks for the great info with regards to... – Oct 12, 2009 at 3:02 AM

Electric locomotive rolls out by indystar

Norfolk Southern using the battery-powered prototype in rail yard ALTOONA, Pa. — Rail hauler Norfolk Southern Corp. on Monday unveiled a battery-powered prototype locomotive... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Lugar likely won't back emissions cap by indystar

WASHINGTON — Sen. Richard Lugar said today that he doesn’t know how a bill to limit greenhouse gas emissions could be crafted to win his support, despite his strong interest in... – Sep 22, 2009 at 12:58 PM in Nation & World

Butler overtakes Hanover 42-21 by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Dan Bohrer tied his school’s record for career touchdown catches Saturday as he pulled down two in Butler’s 42-21 win over Hanover. Butler (3-0) came out... – Sep 19, 2009 at 5:04 PM in Butler

Ike's remnants drenched Indy last year by Kevin Oneal

A year ago today marked the first time in more than a decade that a hurricane was strong enough to hold together from the Gulf of Mexico and reach Indianapolis. Ike blasted through... – Sep 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

It's 'strong to the finish,' but price a mystery by indystar

Going green — those living in the 1930s never heard the term, but many of them acted on it anyway. Electricity had come even to rural areas, but cash-conscious homeowners... – Sep 10, 2009 at 7:04 PM in Home & Garden

Baffle kit updates recessed lighting by indystar

Every now and then, you learn about an easy and inexpensive home improvement that takes less than an afternoon to complete. This tip is something I discovered years after buying... – Aug 06, 2009 at 11:36 PM in Home & Garden

IMPD: Man found dead possibly electrocuted by indystar

A man was found dead Monday night next to a vacant factory building on the Eastside. Although the building was unused, the electricity apparently had not been turned off, and the... – Jul 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in East Marion County

Man's body found near empty Eastside factory by Kevin Oneal

A man was found dead next to a vacant factory building on the Eastside last night. While the building was unused, the electricity apparently had not been turned off and the man may... – Jul 14, 2009 at 11:04 AM in News

Indiana to host wind farm conference by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Indiana Office of Energy Development will host a statewide conference on wind farming July 21-22 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown... – Jul 12, 2009 at 2:51 PM in Business

Don't forget hidden costs of alternative energy by indystar

What Grant Smith (My View, June 26) omitted in his estimate of the cost of wind power is the lack of a grid to move the electricity from the Great Plains (Kansas, Nebraska, North... – Jun 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Trees, power lines fall in thunderstorm by indystar

A storm bearing strong winds and heavy lightning tore through the Indianapolis area Friday evening. Forecast:Current conditions, live weather maps, complete seven-day outlook, and... – Jun 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Marion County

Power restored for 5,000 in Carmel by Robert Annis

Electricity has been restored to nearly all of the 5,000 Carmel homes that lost power earlier today. Duke Energy spokesman Lew Middleton said a switchgear — a combination of... – Jun 17, 2009 at 2:09 PM in Carmel

69 new Carmel jobs to average $85,000 salaries most recent comment by NoelD

With this salary, well it will be grab by all of... – Jun 11, 2009 at 4:22 AM

We won't come clean with cap-and-trade by indystar

I agree with Gov. Mitch Daniels when he says “cap-and-trade” will cost us dearly in jobs and income, and it stands no chance of achieving its objective of a cooler... – Jun 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Kansas firm eyes wind farm in NW Indiana by indystar

LACROSSE, Ind. — A Kansas company has leases for about half the land it needs for a 200-turbine wind farm in northwest Indiana. TradeWind Energy has leased 10,000 acres for its... – May 25, 2009 at 12:17 PM in Communities

Woman, 85, killed by fire in mobile home by indystar

An 85-year-old woman was fatally injured Friday in a fire at a Southwestside trailer home. Leona Norris was found by Decatur Township firefighters inside the residence at Valley... – May 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in South Marion County

Trailer home fire kills woman by Kevin Oneal

An 85-year-old woman was fatally injured this morning in a fire at a Southwestside trailer home. Leona Norris was found by Decatur Township firefighters inside the residence that... – May 22, 2009 at 8:37 AM in News