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Fire That Destroyed Whiting Building Was Apparent Arson
Indiana state fire marshals ruled the Jan. 20 fire at a 117-year-old building at 119th and Sheridan in Whiting, Ind., was caused by ignitable liquid on the floor of the dress shop on the first floor, and have handed over the case to police.
Fire Guts Whiting, Ind. Building
A massive fire gutted a commercial-residential building in downtown Whiting, Ind., displacing residents from seven apartments and keeping firefighters outside in cold temperatures Sunday evening.
BP Workers In Whiting Upset At Losing Coffee Break
Union workers at the BP plant in Whiting, Ind., said Wednesday that the company has taken away something that’s been a beloved tradition for decades: the morning coffee break.
Class Action Lawsuit Planned In BP Bad Gas Crisis
Drivers whose vehicles have been affected by bad gas from BP are threatening to take action.
BP Halts Sales Of Midgrade, Premium Fuel In Chicago Area
BP said Thursday it has fixed the problem that forced a recall of fuel in Northwest Indiana, the Chicago area, and the Milwaukee area, but has halted sales of premium and midgrade gas in those areas.
Indiana Attorney General Probes Bad Gas Crisis At BP
The Indiana Attorney General has opened an investigation into BP’s handling of the bad gasoline produced at its Whiting, Ind., refinery and its dealings with motorists whose vehicles were affected.
More Bad Gas Nightmares Flooding BP
Another torrent of complaints are expected to cascade into the petroleum giant BP – in the wake of a bad batch of gas that was sold in at least three states.
BP Recalls 2 Million Gallons Of Gasoline Distributed From Northwest Indiana
Mechanical problems could be caused by unleaded regular gasoline that came from the company’s Whiting, Ind. facility between Aug. 13 and 17.
Cure For Boredom: July’s Great Events
My mom said if I don’t go outside at least five times this month she’ll ground me and I won’t be able to play any videogames. So I made a list. It’s a list of five things I want to do in July. You might like this list. Here it is.
2 Dead Monkeys Found In Shipment To Whiting, Ind., BP Refinery
Workers at the BP refinery in Whiting, Ind., were shocked to find two dead monkeys in a shipping crate Wednesday.
BP Settles With Environmental Groups Over Whiting, Ind., Refinery
Plaintiffs who sued BP over its refinery in Whiting, Ind., say a $400 million settlement will improve the health of people who live near the plant.
Friend Resurfaces After Years, Offering The Gift Of A Kidney
Allison Buell personifies the spirit of giving. The Whiting, Ind. woman didn’t even hesitate to donate her kidney when she heard her friend’s husband needed one, CBS 2′s Dana Kozlov reports.
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