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Springfield Utility Board officials issued a boil water notice on January 16 for residents in the boundaries of its east and west water distribution system, the utility company said.

City of Springfield officials declared a state of emergency for the community on Tuesday evening in the aftermath of a devastating ice storm, city officials said.

Springfield Utility Board said more than 11,000 customers were without power Sunday night into Monday morning.

The beginning of the year means looking at rates during the council meeting. Burns Town Council met on January 8th at 6:30 p.m. The Utility Board met

In a pivotal decision during their Jan. 2 session, Eagar Town Council voted to green light Resolution 2024-01, signaling a move to address pressing financial gaps by considering an increase

Despite new consumer protections, people are still complaining about higher bills and questionable business tactics. Sticking with your gas or electricity utility is usually a better deal, experts say.

VIENNA — Vienna City Council voted to increase the city’s contribution for an upcoming streetscape project due to a budget change and to allocate $967,000 o

CARBON HILL - The Carbon Hill City Council appointed Jennifer Horton, a Head Start teacher, to finish out the term of the late District 3 Councilman Billie D. Jenkins.

Chilly temperatures in Indiana mean turning up the thermostat at home, which can pose challenges for families on a tight budget. Indianas Energy Assistance Program provides a one-time annual amount to approved households to help with their heating costs, usually if utilities have been or are about to be disconnected. Thomas Hartnett-Russell, community programs manager for the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, said energy costs have risen faster than the general inflation rat...

Democrats in Congress reintroduced legislation this week to protect consumers who win lawsuits against big corporations from being overtaxed by the Internal Revenue Service. The bill would ensure people who win fraud cases receive the full amount of damages, rather than being unfairly taxed on fees awarded to their attorneys. While serving in the Navy, Mario Montemayor bought a BMW in San Diego ten years ago for $30,000. ...