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infrastructure

Itron Faces Cyber Intrusion, Claims Systems Safe

April 27, 2026

A U. S. energy‑tech firm called Itron said it was hit by a cyberattack in mid‑April, with hackers slipping into its network. The company filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, telling investors it had been “notified” of an intruder. It didn’t name who warned it, but co

finance

Yorkville’s budget plan for 2027: What’s inside and why it matters

April 26, 2026

Yorkville is getting ready for its financial future with a 2027 budget that promises a steady five-year outlook. The city has set aside $27. 9 million for its general fund, enough to cover its yearly expenses without running short. This budget passed smoothly during an April meeting, kicking off a n

technology

Batteries Join Gas Plants to Power AI and Data Centers

April 25, 2026

Data centers need reliable power for AI tasks like training models. To meet this demand, companies are pairing fast-responding batteries with slower natural gas generators. This combo helps fill sudden energy gaps that gas plants can't handle alone. Batteries discharge power quickly, protect gas tur

opinion

Will trains make a comeback in Colorado?

April 25, 2026

Colorado is bringing back passenger trains after a long break. The new service will run three times a day between Fort Collins and Denver starting in 2027. It’s a big change from 1967, when the last passenger train left the tracks. Back then, people listened to songs like “Penny Lane” and “Purple Ha

finance

Big Loan Approved for Tanzania’s Railway Upgrade: Who’s Paying and Why It Matters

April 25, 2026

Tanzania is getting a massive $2. 2 billion loan to expand its railway network, with Standard Chartered leading the deal. This isn’t just a regular business transaction—it involves export credit agencies and development banks, meaning taxpayers in other countries may also be backing the project. The

technology

Alcoa’s Idle Smelter Finds New Life as Bitcoin Mining Hub

April 19, 2026

Alcoa, a major player in the aluminum industry, is close to selling its long‑abandoned Massena East smelter in upstate New York. The plant, which stopped operating in 2014 because of high energy bills and tough global competition, sits along the St. Lawrence River and is ready for a new purpose.

finance

Old factories get new life in the age of digital mining

April 19, 2026

Industrial buildings that once made metal now find new purpose feeding computers instead. In upstate New York, a shuttered aluminum plant along the St. Lawrence River could soon hum with activity again, not for smelting aluminum, but for minting digital coins. The facility has stayed dark since 2014

finance

Grand Rapids Sets Up $35M Bond to Fund New Firefighter Center

April 18, 2026

Grand Rapids is planning to raise up to $35 million through bonds for a new fire training facility. The city’s commission recently approved a notice that starts a 45‑day period where residents can petition for a public vote on the bond. If no one challenges it, the commission will need to pass a fin

environment

Heat Islands in Cities: Why Some Neighborhoods Feel Like Ovens

April 15, 2026

Concrete streets and tall buildings store and re‑release heat, turning parts of a city into mini‑ovens. When the sun shines on asphalt and steel, those surfaces keep their warmth longer than trees or grass. The result is an “urban heat island” that makes a block feel hotter than the forecasted tem

business

Parking Plans Stir Mixed Feelings in Downtown Wildwood

April 14, 2026

A new 70-space parking lot is set to pop up in downtown Wildwood, raising eyebrows among locals and business owners alike. The project’s purpose seems straightforward: ease congestion and give visitors more options for parking. But reactions are split. Some shop owners argue this move could finally