St. Joseph County two years ago hired a firm to identify existing Granger subdivisions with failing septic systems, but paused that work recently when its dispute with Mishawaka developed over who would serve the planned Microsoft data center with water and sewers.

Indiana needs more than a thousand new construction workers by next year to address a labor shortage within the industry. That’s according to the Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation. Indiana Trades Day aims to give high school students a chance to learn about careers in construction.

New York-based New Carlisle 25 LLC has refused to disclose the name of the company it would build the data center for. The St. Joseph County Council has granted their request to postpone their vote on a rezoning the project needs from Wednesday's meeting to the council's Dec. 9 meeting.

Dowagiac Police Chief Steve Grinnewald says the department likely will get another K9 in the spring but they don't want to rush it as they mourn the deaths this week of K9s Tole and Cash.

The new Dismas Hub in South Bend will let the nonprofit offer more of the types of services that studies show can reduce chances of returning to prison by 67%.

REAL Services Executive Director Karla Mapes says they've had some carryover money from last year to help the first households signing up for energy assistance but that won't last if the federal government shutdown continues much longer.

The Marshall County Commissioners may soon revisit a proposal to designate the county a “Second Amendment sanctuary.”

Transgender advocates have filed a public records request for correspondence between the governor’s office and Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. They want more information about the decision to hold a second public hearing on a proposed ban on gender changes to state driver’s licenses.

Beacon Health System launches a food relief collaborative to address rising food insecurity across northern Indiana communities.

Last month, thousands of Michiana residents turned out to exercise their right to protest. Tonight (Thursday), protest organizers and law enforcement leaders will gather for a panel discussion about how residents can protest safely and effectively.