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Watch 'Indiana Newsdesk:' Coal Plant Closures, Homelessness Bill

Illinois Basin coal piles up around Alliance Coal's conveyor belt at the Port of Mt. Vernon, waiting for transport on barges to regional power plants. - (File: IPB News)
Illinois Basin coal piles up around Alliance Coal's conveyor belt at the Port of Mt. Vernon, waiting for transport on barges to regional power plants. - (File: IPB News)

Right now on  Indiana Newsdesk:

The announcement of recent coal plants closings in Indiana could be an indicator of the future of the industry.

We find out how a 19th century feud resulted in one small Indiana town’s exotic name.

And state lawmakers are looking at a bill that tacks down rules for services that homeless people receive.

Those stories plus the latest news headlines from across the state right now on  Indiana Newsdesk!

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Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren