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Economic leaders launch website detailing proposed Van Wert data center
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (140+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Economic leaders in Van Wert recently launched a website detailing the city's proposed data center. The project is planned to be part of the Van Wert Megasite, industrial land bound by U.S. 30, U.S. 127, and U.S. 224, on the city's northeast…...
Here’s how you can help WPTA return to DISH lineup
1+ week, 6+ day ago (135+ words) (WPTA) - It's now been nearly two weeks since DISH Network removed WPTA from its lineup, with no end in sight. DISH was unwilling to strike a fair deal to keep its viewers from being able to see WPTA, which means…...
Google requests permit for third phase of Fort Wayne data center
2+ week, 5+ day ago (309+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Google has filed a permit application with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management for the third phase of its Fort Wayne data center campus. In the application, the tech giant seeks state approval to disturb legally…...
National Association of Letter Carriers rallies in downtown Fort Wayne as contract negotiations with USPS set to begin
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (125+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The National Association of Letter Carriers held a rally in downtown Fort Wayne on Sunday. The organization, which represents 295,000 active and retired letter carriers across the United States, advocates for the rights, fair treatment, and safety…...
Google officials promise more transparency on Fort Wayne data center at public forum; residents unsatisfied
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (463+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - For the first time since the inception of its data center in the Fort Wayne area, Google officials held a public forum to address residents" concerns. BACKGROUND: Google announces Fort Wayne data center is operational ahead…...
Google announces Fort Wayne data center is operational ahead of Thursday night community forum
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (281+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Ahead of a community forum prompted by concerns from residents about its new facility, Google announced Thursday that its Fort Wayne data center is operational. RELATED: Allen County residents pack IDEM's public hearing on Google data…...
‘Away for the day’: Indiana lawmakers take up bill expanding cellphone ban to entire school day
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1338+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (Indiana Capital Chronicle) - Indiana lawmakers are weighing a new "bell to bell" proposal that would tighten cellphone restrictions in K-12 schools by requiring Hoosier students to securely store their devices on campus " or leave them at home for the entire…...
Google plans public forum about Fort Wayne data center following calls from community, City leaders
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (367+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - A forum about Google's Fort Wayne data center was announced on Monday, following calls from the public and Interim Fort Wayne City Council President Geoff Paddock for Google officials to address the community about the large-scale…...
AEP request to temporarily fill wetlands to power Fort Wayne Google data center approved
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (209+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) says the plan to temporarily fill protected wetlands in the Summit City is allowed to move forward. BACKGROUND: AEP requests temporary filling of wetlands to help power Fort Wayne…...
Advocates protest Google Data Center amid energy cost, public health concerns
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (480+ words) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Advocates took to the Indiana Michigan Power building downtown and Citizens Square on Tuesday to protest a Google data center being built on Adams Center Road. RELATED: IDEM hosts public hearing on proposed diesel generator expansion…...