Grid Reliability & Transmission Planning: Indiana Michigan Power is asking Hoosiers for input on three proposed 765-kV transmission projects totaling about 185 miles, with no final routes yet as officials weigh engineering, environmental, and land-use factors. Flood Recovery Funding: The Federal Highway Administration is sending $26 million in emergency relief for Indiana roads and bridges damaged in Aug. storms, including replacing the Hazel Dell Parkway bridge in Carmel. Wetlands Restoration Story: A St. Joseph County family completed a long-running effort to restore 47.7 acres of former farmland into protected wetlands, helping native wildlife return. Renewables & Housing Values: Ball State research finds no statistically significant negative impact on Indiana home values from proximity to large wind or utility-scale solar projects. Local Development vs. Nature: Lake County Council is set to vote on an Eagle Creek Township economic development agreement that was revised to remove some housing and wetland areas. Disaster Relief Donations: 1st Source Bank Foundation will give $100,000 for disaster recovery in LaPorte and Porter counties. Extreme Heat Watch: A National Weather Service heat advisory remains in effect across Indiana through Friday. Wildlife & Light Pollution: As fall migration ramps up, experts urge reducing outdoor lighting at night to help birds avoid building collisions.