Keith Benman
nwi.com
North Township, IN, United States
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NIPSCO parent profits rise, guidance firmed up
MERRILLVILLE | NiSource Inc. reported a profit of $28.6 million in the second quarter, or 9 cents per share, as compared to a loss of $36.4 million, or 11 cents → Read More
NIRPC opens electric vehicle charging station
The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission now has its own electric vehicle charging station, part of a chain of 159 such charging ports at more than 60 locations installed as → Read More
One Region luncheon will feature TED Talks star
This year’s annual One Region luncheon will feature Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, named by Newsweek magazine as one of the five most innovative mayors in the United States. → Read More
State regulators approve 6 percent NIPSCO rate hike
State regulators Monday approved a 6 percent increase in NIPSCO electric rates one week after approving a separate increase that should hike customer bills an additional 1 percent per year → Read More
Millennials enter housing market late, but in force
A new generation is driving the U.S. housing market forward, faced with new challenges but holding to some traditional values when buying a new home. → Read More
Ex-NiSource execs end Columbia run, will collect golden parachutes
Three top executives who exited NiSource one year ago have had their positions terminated at Columbia Pipeline Group, meaning they will be able to collect lucrative golden parachutes that were → Read More
nwi.com smartphone app launches business channel
The Times business section, full of news on local firms and the Northwest Indiana economy, is now available on its own channel on the free nwi.com smartphone app. → Read More
Tourism head Batistatos lands new 5 1/2 year contract
The board of the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority has granted president and CEO Speros Batistatos a new 5 1/2 year contract, keeping him at the helm of the → Read More
Two fires at Southlake Mall cause minor damage
HOBART — Two small fires at Southlake Mall on Saturday morning caused plenty of concern but only minor damage. → Read More
Hammond man accused of March killing
HAMMOND — A murder warrant has been issued for a man being held on a probation violation in Illinois, whom Hammond police accuse in the March killing of a Riverdale → Read More
Hammond's College Bound wins national mayors' award — again
The city of Hammond has been awarded a "2016 City Livability" award for its College Bound program by the U.S. Conference of Mayors at its annual conference in Indianapolis, marking → Read More
Sale of former NiSource company approved by shareholders
Columbia Pipeline Group shareholders on Wednesday approved selling their company to Canadian energy transport giant TransCanada in a deal valued at $13 billion. → Read More
TransCanada deal could gush riches for ex-NiSource execs
A group of executives who exited NiSource's Merrillville headquarters just 11 months ago stand to realize a rich payday if TransCanada's $13 billion purchase of Columbia Pipeline Group is approved → Read More
Paesel to retire as head of south suburban group
The long-time head of the leading organization for South Suburban governments will retire from his post at the end of this year. → Read More
MC honors business investments
The Economic Development Corporation Michigan City honored 11 companies for making new investments and others for anniversaries at its recent Business Investment & Anniversary Awards Ceremony at Blue Chip Casino → Read More
Construction awards recognize projects, safety
MERRILLVILLE — More than 60 construction companies won recognition at the 2016 CAF-NWIBRT Construction Awards banquet on Thursday at the Avalon Manor. → Read More
Malibu winner has Chevy in her blood
Nancy Riley was standing in the middle of a home improvement store when her cell phone rang and she got the news she had won a 2016 Chevy Malibu. → Read More
Cline Ave. bridge operations building to go up in spring
EAST CHICAGO —Ground will be broken for the Cline Avenue Bridge operations and maintenance building on May 26, the first tangible sign a new bridge will be going up. → Read More
NIPSCO scores settlement on $1.25 billion electric plan
NIPSCO has reached a settlement with consumer groups in its $1.25 billion electric modernization case, which would raise customers charges by a cumulative 7 percent by 2022 if approved by → Read More
Help with NIPSCO bills still available
NIPSCO customers who are behind on their natural gas and electric bills can still get financial help paying them, even with the end of Indiana's moratorium on winter utility shut-offs. → Read More