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  • [02-06-2012] Former Consol Energy executives sued for trading
    Three former Consol Energy executives profited or avoided stock losses by using insider information about the company's acquisition of a natural gas and oil exploration business, the Securities and Exchange Commission said in a federal...

  • [01-06-2012] Washington Co. landowners sue, claim energy lease is invalid
    A Washington County couple said Chesapeake Energy Corp. wrongly tried to extend a gas drilling lease for terms well below current market values. According to Channel 11's news exchange partners at TribLIVE, Robert and Nancy Briggs, of...

  • [29-05-2012] Residential building code in Ohio gets huge update
    After years of debate and intense lobbying, Ohio has adopted a new residential building code.The code will require new homes to be more energy-efficient, come with carbon-monoxide detectors and be tested for air leaks.“Ohio’s...

  • [27-05-2012] Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh Host the 22nd Gene Kelly Awards
    A near capacity crowd gathered at the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh honored Allegheny County’s finest high school performers at the 22nd Annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in...

  • [27-05-2012] Star Student: Nolan Jones, Jackson High School
    JACKSONGPA: 4.65COLLEGE: U.S. Military AcademyAs I was coming up through middle school, I had heard that specialization was the route to pursue in high school. For example, if a student wanted to achieve the highest level of academic...

  • [26-05-2012] Ohio Consumers’ Counsel hopes second budget cut reversed
    The state’s residential utility watchdog is hoping Gov. John Kasich will sign a bill that would spare the office from a second round of budget cuts in two years.Last July, the budget for the Office of the Ohio Consumers’...

  • [26-05-2012] House Republicans unveil summer wish list
    If House Republicans have their way this summer, the Bush-era tax cuts would become permanent, "Obamacare" would begin to be dismantled and energy regulations would be rolled back....

  • [26-05-2012] House Republicans unveil summer wish list
    If House Republicans have their way this summer, the Bush-era tax cuts would become permanent, "Obamacare" would begin to be dismantled and energy regulations would be rolled back....

  • [25-05-2012] California suspends Derby-winning trainer over 2010 race
    California horse-racing authorities handed the trainer of Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another a 45-day suspension Thursday stemming from a 2010 race with another horse, but cleared him of giving that horse an energy-boosting cocktail....

  • [25-05-2012] California suspends Derby-winning trainer over 2010 race
    California horse-racing authorities handed the trainer of Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another a 45-day suspension Thursday stemming from a 2010 race with another horse, but cleared him of giving that horse an energy-boosting cocktail....

  • [24-05-2012] Atlanta Civic Center gets utility upgrades, saves city $93,000
    The city of Atlanta's Office of Sustainability and Atlanta Gas Light marked the completion of energy efficiency upgrades to the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on Wednesday, May 23....

  • [24-05-2012] Atlanta Civic Center gets utility upgrades, saves city $93,000
    The city of Atlanta's Office of Sustainability and Atlanta Gas Light marked the completion of energy efficiency upgrades to the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on Wednesday, May 23....

  • [23-05-2012] Target 11 investigates federal stimulus fiasco
    Four subcontractors were never paid for a taxpayer-funded stimulus project completed last year. With the aid of a $6 million federal stimulus grant, Powerex launched a major expansion project at its plant in Youngwood,...

  • [22-05-2012] Environmentalists criticize Ohio drilling rules
    COLUMBUS: State lawmakers heard more than six hours of testimony Monday from environmentalists and others with concerns about a bill laying out Ohio’s new regulations for horizontal shale drilling.The House Public Utilities...

  • [21-05-2012] DeKalb biomass plan applies for permit
    Green Energy Partners has filed its state application for an air permit for its proposed biomass facility near Lithonia....

  • [21-05-2012] DeKalb biomass plan applies for permit
    Green Energy Partners has filed its state application for an air permit for its proposed biomass facility near Lithonia....

  • [21-05-2012] Local news briefs — May 20
    HUDSONFire damages bistroHUDSON: A co-owner of the Zeppe’s Pizzeria & Bistro in Hudson said her family is trying to reopen the business by Thursday after a fire Saturday night forced the temporary closing of the...

  • [17-05-2012] Ron Barber, Jesse Kelly clash at Tucson debate
    The first debate among candidates running to replace former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in the special general election erupted Wednesday into accusations of lying. Republican Jesse Kelly, 30, and Democrat Ron Barber, 66, engaged in...

  • [17-05-2012] Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad names new president
    The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has a new president and chief executive officer.Craig B. Tallman, a group vice president for YRC Worldwide trucking until last October, replaces Steven Wait, who has retired after 5½ years as...

  • [15-05-2012] Crowds gather for Cleveland casino opening
    CLEVELAND: The Horseshoe Casino Cleveland opened to a full house Monday.Amid fanfare and large crowds, Ohio’s first casino opened its doors at 9:30 p.m.Thousands stood in line — some for hours — on Public Square for...

  • [14-05-2012] Surprise solar plant to hire 80 workers, expand facility
    Surprise's hot streak of attracting green-energy jobs is showing no signs of slowing down....

  • [13-05-2012] ‘Jazz Roots' coming to Cobb Energy
    If you’re going to introduce a new jazz program, it might as well be one created by an industry heavyweight....

  • [13-05-2012] Obama's environmental adviser Nancy Sutley visits
    President Barack Obama's principal advisor on environmental issues was in Phoenix Friday to tour energy-efficient buildings, including a school, and the Metro light rail....

  • [13-05-2012] ‘Jazz Roots' coming to Cobb Energy
    If you’re going to introduce a new jazz program, it might as well be one created by an industry heavyweight....

  • [12-05-2012] FDA issues chicken jerky dog treat warning
    The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to pet owners about chicken jerky dog treats after 600 dogs reportedly got sick or died after eating the treats. Channel 11 News worked with MSNBC on uncovering the danger....

  • [04-05-2012] Glendale council gives green light for trash-energy plant
    Debris could soon be turned into enough energy for use in 4,500 single-family homes in that year....

  • [04-05-2012] Republicans running to beat Barrow largely agree
    Four Republicans seeking to oust Rep. John Barrow from Congress mostly agreed in a debate Thursday on broad conservative themes of slashing the size of government, simplifying the tax code and increasing domestic production of oil...

  • [04-05-2012] Republicans running to beat Barrow largely agree
    Four Republicans seeking to oust Rep. John Barrow from Congress mostly agreed in a debate Thursday on broad conservative themes of slashing the size of government, simplifying the tax code and increasing domestic production of oil...

  • [04-05-2012] Local news briefs - May 5
    AKRONGun suspect heldAKRON: A second suspect has been charged with stealing an off-duty Akron police officer’s assault rifle and radar.Dhani Conrad, 25, of Akron, was arrested this week on charges of theft and tampering with...

  • [03-05-2012] Norcross entrepreneur hoping U.S. wakes up to his sleep aid
    A Norcross entrepreneur hopes to hit it big in the sleep aid market in the way 5-hour Energy did in the stimulant market....

  • [03-05-2012] Norcross entrepreneur hoping U.S. wakes up to his sleep aid
    A Norcross entrepreneur hopes to hit it big in the sleep aid market in the way 5-hour Energy did in the stimulant market....