Indiana town fights for control of water utility - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

Indiana town fights for control of water utility

Posted: Updated:
  • HeadlinesHeadlines

  • Saturday, May 18 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:54:12 GMT
    The Pacers have eliminated the New York Knicks 106-99 in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals.
    The Pacers have eliminated the New York Knicks 106-99 in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals.
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:27:58 GMT
    Check your ticket to see if you have the winning Powerball numbers: Tonight's $600 million jackpot is the largest jackpot in Powerball history and the second largest among U.S. Lottery jackpots. Fingers
    Check your ticket to see if you have the winning Powerball numbers:   10-13-14-22-52 Powerball 11
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:10:01 GMT
    Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis native bested IndyCar racing's big-name teams by claiming his first 500 pole
    Ed Carpenter knew he was capable of another fast run, and it earned him the pole for the Indianapolis 500.
MOORESVILLE -

An Indiana town is using a rare legal strategy in its fight to regain control of its water utility.

The Indianapolis Business Journal reports Mooresville wants to use eminent domain to take its utility from Indiana American Water. It sued the company in December after its attempt to purchase the utility for $6.5 million failed.

The eminent domain push follows a 10-year legal battle in Fort Wayne to force the sale of part of its water utility's service area. The Indiana Supreme Court sided with the city in 2007.

Legislation introduced this year at the Statehouse could make it harder to use the strategy. A Senate bill allows communities to buy water utilities only if the utilities have failed to fix repeated violations. Voter approval would be required.

Information from: Indianapolis Business Journal

Copyright © 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This story may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press.

Powered by WorldNow
Links to the FCC website to view WTHR and/or WALV’s on-line public inspection files:
WTHR: https://stations.fcc.gov/station-profile/WTHR   ||   WALV: https://stations.fcc.gov/station-profile/WALV
Individuals with disabilities may contact Jill Pursell at publicfile@wthr.com, or 317.655.5602, for assistance with access to the public inspection files.
Powered by WorldNowAll content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WTHR. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.