SALT LAKE CITY — An early morning explosion rocked a Salt Lake City neighborhood near the intersection of North Temple and Redwood Road on Monday with authorities believing it was caused by natural gas A call was received at approximately 3:15 a.m they reported a smell of gas in the air and started checking on the nearby buildings Four fire trucks were dispatched to the scene While there was no active fire at the time officials said they found structural damage to a Chevron gas station including damaged walls and windows that had been blown out Watch: Officials discuss investigation into explosion "We don't know what happened or how it happened or where the origin of the gas leak was, but it does look like preliminary findings show that there's a decent probability of a natural gas incident," said Salt Lake City Fire Division Chief Bob Silverthorne Silverthorne added that it appeared the explosion itself may have blown out any fire that was started Enbridge Gas (formerly Dominion Energy) crews cut the gas to four buildings in the vicinity of the explosion No injuries were reported due to the explosion and gas company employees remained on the scene with investigators to determine the exact cause of the explosion The building will remain closed until it's deemed safe the director of Salt Lake City's Division of Public Utilities said Enbridge Gas has a good safety record “Our inspectors are constantly working with them so they’ve got an inspection schedule every year for every one of the Enbridge regions in the state," Parker said He added that they don't see natural gas explosions often “An explosion is rare because natural gas is lighter than air and it’s got a relatively high ignition point," he explained Parker urges the public to call 811 — or "Blue Stakes" — a call before digging “Most of the damage to utility facilities are due to people either not calling Blue Stakes before they dig or to people disregarding the marks when they dig,” he said Palo Alto has provided 100% carbon neutral electricity and we also provide 100% carbon neutral natural gas carbon neutral means that we match electricity demand with carbon free supply on an annual basis carbon neutral means that we buy carbon offsets to balance emissions from natural gas use in Palo Alto.  Palo Alto is committed to demonstrating leadership on the path to a sustainable future The City of Palo Alto Utilities is the first utility in the world to provide both carbon neutral electricity and natural gas as a standard to all customers Carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) or greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are a major contributor to climate change California has set a bold target for reducing CO2e emissions and Palo Alto has an even more ambitious goal of 80% below 1990 levels by 2030 The City's 100% carbon neutral electricity and natural gas have helped bring us closer to our GHG emissions reduction target other sources of GHG emissions continue to contribute to Palo Alto's carbon footprint  Legacy of Leading: Palo Alto has a deep history of pioneering new and ambitious approaches to sustainability Palo Alto had reduced the GHG emissions in its electric portfolio through energy efficiency encouragement of solar photovoltaic panel installations and adoption of an accelerated Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Carbon Neutral Electricity: As a community, we knew we could do more. In 2013 Palo Alto's City Council adopted the Carbon Neutral Plan that led to 100% carbon neutral electricity through power purchases from carbon free renewable and hydroelectric sources Ambitious Climate Targets: The City Council approved the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP) including its main goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2030 which is 20 years earlier than the State of California's goal In recognition of the changing dynamics of California’s electric grid and power supply mix the City updated its Carbon Neutral Plan for the electric utility switching from an annual accounting approach to a stricter hourly accounting approach for defining “carbon neutrality.” By recognizing the effects that the huge amounts of new solar generation have had on the hourly emissions profile of grid electricity in the state the City is holding its carbon neutrality claims to the highest possible standard we’ve made Palo Alto a world leader in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions our efforts don't end with the use of 100% carbon neutral electricity and natural gas we need to continue to prioritize efficiency and consider switching to electric vehicles and high-efficiency electric appliances Gasoline and natural gas are the major fossil fuels that Palo Alto uses After Palo Alto began sourcing all of its electricity from renewable and hydroelectric sources in 2013 the majority of its carbon emissions were associated with road transport and natural gas use Road transport makes up the largest percentage of Palo Alto's remaining carbon emissions. The City is already a leader in electric vehicle ownership, accounting for one percent of all EV sales in the state (about 2,500 cars). Learn more about electric vehicles in Palo Alto we believe we must go beyond carbon neutral natural gas and other devices have made switching to high-efficiency electric appliances more compelling than ever City Service Feedback A SporTran bus went up in flames Wednesday afternoon Just after 2:30 p.m., April 16, the Shreveport Fire Department was dispatched to N. Hearne Ave. and Forum Dr. on reports of a fire emergency Administrative Assistant to the Chief, Daniel McDonnell, said, "911 received a phone call reporting a ruptured compressed natural gas cylinder on the Shreveport city bus." He continued by stating that fire crews arrived on the scene to discover heavy smoke and flames coming from the bus were evacuated to a safe zone prior to the rupture but McDonnell did report that the rupture impacted the road and surrounding businesses with broken glass More: UPDATE: Union Pacific train derails in downtown Shreveport Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Alberta decided to drop a 325 MW solar project planned to be installed on contaminated lands down to 75 MW Contaminated land in a region with more sunny days than anywhere else in Canada is a spot that’s eyed for solar development will soon downgrade to 75 MW after the city The Saamis Solar Project will sit on approximately 1,600 acres (650 hectares) of contaminated land in Medicine Hat the land was damaged by a solid waste byproduct of nitrogen production The site will be capped with clay before the solar panels are installed DP Energy secured the development rights to the site in 2017 and obtained a development permit in 2021 The Alberta Utilities Commission AUC gave approval in 2024 for DP Energy to construct and operate the project The transfer of approval to Medicine Hat finalizes the acquisition and means the city has all the necessary planning and environmental approvals in place to begin building the project the full-size project’s 325 MW capacity would be able to meet the peak load demand for the city’s industrial and commercial facilities as well as its 65,000 residents Medicine Hat is seeking an amendment to the approved 325 MW project to reflect the intended smaller size (75 MW) and related phasing the city does not intend to go through with project’s original size “The City will NOT be looking to build the full 325 MW (not anytime soon, or if at all),” Medicine Hat said in an FAQ “Any subsequent phases would only occur if and when it makes sense for the City and our local needs.” The decision to fund and construct the project is made by the city’s councilors The downgraded project’s new owner has been known for its large gas fields, leading the city to be known as “The Gas City.” The city’s decision to request control of the Saamis Solar Project after its previous attempts to become involved with the solar project failed “When it became clear that would not be an option the City took efforts to purchase the site to attain the option to develop clean energy now or anytime into the future.” the project diversifies the city’s current 299 MW gas-fired electric generation portfolio Canada’s provincial and federal regulations require that Medicine Hat transition to lower carbon solutions the city said it “does not weigh in on the science behind clean energy,” and that it will “continue to advocate other levels of government for rules that support the ongoing economic reliance on our natural gas fired electric generation assets They play a critical role in local energy reliability The city said it expects the 75 MW project will cost between $110 million and $135 million However, when the project was met with opposition last year arguing the land has high aesthetic value and is “a great area for higher end residential development,” DP Energy argued that it could be another 40 years before the contaminated land could be cleared for another use More articles from Rachel Metea Please be mindful of our community standards and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy pv magazine USA offers daily updates of the latest photovoltaics news We also offer comprehensive global coverage of the most important solar markets worldwide up to date information delivered straight to your inbox Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" Welcome to pv magazine USA. 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Read our policy. × The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close due to renovations that will last nine months Pay your utility bill in person at Clearwater Gas Get a permit or rebuilding guidance at the Old Countryside Library Meet with a code inspector at the Old Countryside Library Clearwater Gas System has been committed to providing safe reliable natural and propane gas service to our customers in north Pinellas and Pasco counties Clearwater Gas System is proud of its long history of providing gas service to the Suncoast area A municipally-owned gas utility (owned by the city of Clearwater) Clearwater Gas System provides economical and reliable natural and propane gas energy to residents and businesses in our service territory Clearwater Gas System strives to be the energy 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Arts Center is days away from kicking off its initial concert series in East Central Indiana as part of the venue’s inaugural season the Gas City Performing Arts Center will feature a diverse range of live entertainment to the Mississinewa Community Schools’ fine arts programming the world-class 1,830-seat facility features state-of-the-art audio and lighting - making the new venue a top arts destination in East Central Indiana the Gas City Performing Arts Center seeks to inspire and foster artistic growth among our youth,” said David Slaughter of NoteWorthy Entertainment “This venue positions itself as a cultural cornerstone for Gas City enhancing the city’s reputation as a center for arts and creativity.” “It’s also exciting to think about the economic impact of this amazing place,” Gas City Mayor Bill Rock Jr “When people come here for entertainment and live events they’ll be eating at our restaurants and seeing all that East Central Indiana has to offer.” Click Here for your 5 day Forecast Marion Health East’s Innovation and Medical Campus in Gas City officially opened its services on Monday signaling its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and building tours.  Complete with its four-floor facility and 120 acre property Marion Health East’s campus was designed with intentions for future growth and development Marion Health East functions as an expansion of services from Marion General Hospital (MGH) with a current focus on outpatient services Healthcare services available at the new location will include an emergency department The facility hosts 13 beds for inpatient services some higher-acuity patients requiring services such as an intensive care unit may need to find care at MGH Marion Health East serves the 30 percent of the population who previously went to MGH for emergency needs Hilton-Siebert said she noticed two areas in the state were recognized as “distressed” — one of those two is the community Marion Health East occupies “[The idea] really was a strategy to provide access to health care,” Hilton-Siebert said The new campus is fully funded by Marion Health In the early stages of Marion Health East’s conception Marion Health conducted a market analysis to identify the best location for the hospital They found that the campus’ current setting would be able to have a regional impact particularly because of its placement along Interstate 69.  there's over 100 miles in which there's not a healthcare facility located along the interstate,” Hilton-Siebert said it also is going to be for those emergent needs.” Marion Health East will service not just the local community “This [new hospital] is really going to enhance the emergency services we are able to have,” Grant County Commissioner Steve Wright said “Grant County does have our Emergency Management Services (EMS) but to have the hospital that close to the southern part of our area — every minute is critical when it comes to an extensive injury.” the market analysis revealed other needs in the community such as a lack of population growth and an increase in people using charity care or Medicaid Marion Health wanted to impact the local economy Gas City Mayor Bill Rock said the city recently purchased 189 acres approximately one mile west of the new hospital assisting in residential needs of any Marion Health East employees Marion Health’s new campus will also play a role in university collaborations and in training new physicians in the facility’s residency program The first organization for healthcare was established 128 years ago Prior to Marion Health East’s official opening rumors circulated throughout the community regarding reasons for the hospital’s delayed opening timeline.  “It is not the same as just building a house or building a business — that's not health care There's so many more regulations and items that we have to put into place we want to make sure we've taken the extra time to have everything that we need [for] that.” Approval from entities and organizations such as the State of Indiana the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Medicare and insurance companies impacted the hospital’s opening date Dailey also dispelled many of the rumors and explained that while certain technical and construction changes needed to take place during the process none of such had endangered the facility’s capability of eventually opening “There's just so much that goes into this type of facility to make it the best it can be,” Dailey said “We feel like this is the best rural hospital in the whole state of Indiana The facility’s fourth floor is not yet occupied; however its vacancy will allow Marion Health to service it according to changes or growth within the local area “We'll just continue to grow and to serve our community,” Hilton-Siebert said “That's why we exist — to see everybody from all walks of life and have a very unique perspective into the community with being able to do that.” INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The vibrant community of Gas City has long been a place of rich history and aspirations The town is taking a monumental step in fostering a cultural renaissance by unveiling its state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center halfway between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne the center promises to become the go-to venue for various events including national and regional music acts the Performing Arts Center represents a cultural milestone for Gas City It is a place where community members can come together to experience the beauty and power of artistic expression this new venue will play a pivotal role in uniting the people of Gas City and providing them with enriching artistic experiences To learn more about the performing arts center and upcoming performances, visit gascitypac.com The city of Wichita removed a community-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions goal from a draft of its Climate Action Plan, while simultaneously renaming it the Community Resilience Plan which are emitted by burning fossil fuels like gas or coal But the plan – which has yet to be voted on by Wichita’s City Council – garnered opposition That included the leader of the Sedgwick County Republican Party who came out against it and encouraged Republicans concerned with the climate plan to attend city meetings and make their voices heard sharing concerns that ranged from the plan’s cost to the potential for vast government overreach in areas like transportation city staff members insisted the plan would be paid for with grants and would not restrict individual freedoms The plan is not considered a set of regulations or laws but rather a guiding policy document The updated draft of the plan said the removal of the greenhouse gas emissions reductions target was in response to "community concerns relating to how this goal would be achieved and what costs would be incurred." respondents prioritized climate change as the second-most important environmental issue behind drought Wichita’s director of public works and utilities said the city government itself would still work toward reducing its own emissions and that other pieces of the plan – such as potentially adding energy efficiency aspects into the building code – would ultimately draw down emissions But Wichita wouldn’t have to hold itself to the goal that may prove difficult to enforce “I'm not really sure how we would go about determining success – and what if we don't meet those goals?” Janzen told the city’s Sustainability Integration Board last week “… We're not going to tell people to stop driving less The new plan instead elevates the issue of drought, which Wichita is currently facing, as well as air quality. Air pollutants are generated in Wichita “due to our industry and way of life,” according to the city’s website The decision to remove the community-wide emissions reduction goal was met with mixed reactions by the city's sustainability board I don't believe greenhouse gases are an emergency right now,” Blankley said And so people across the political spectrum can look at drought and go “We need to talk about greenhouse gas emissions how are you going to mitigate climate change at all?” The latest draft maintains the original five areas on which to focus the city’s sustainability work: buildings and homes; energy supply and distribution; transportation and land use; natural resources (green spaces and water) as well as waste management and reduction And much of the information and plans laid out remain the same as the first draft such as goals to grow the city’s tree canopy and increase the number of protected bicycle lanes But the new draft almost entirely removes certain phrases such as “greenhouse gases,” “environmental justice” or “climate change.” the first draft notes that “experts agree that the effects of climate change could further reduce the availability of water in Kansas.” The latest draft instead notes that “experts agree that the effects of temperature and precipitation changes could further reduce the availability of water in Kansas.” Brett Anderson is a community member who spoke out against the proposed climate plan He estimates he’s attended six to seven community meetings since learning about it He was most concerned that the climate plan was “a start to a control system,” particularly around residents’ freedom of movement – a charge city staff and a council member vehemently denied and that’s been labeled a conspiracy theory by sources like the Associated Press Anderson said he’ll have to read the new plan closely before deciding whether his concerns have been allayed even with the news that the greenhouse gas reduction goal has been omitted “I've learned to not take anybody's word for anything,” Anderson said The Gas City Performing Arts Center (PAC) has been gearing up to highlight more eclectic artists and shows since its grand opening on Oct The PAC is set to host names like BlackHawk Amy Grant and Night Ranger in the next three months with Johnny Cash and Rush tribute bands also included in the lineup residents of Upland and Marion are slowly getting used to it He said he has heard a lot of positive feedback from attendees in Grant County commenting on how much closer the venue is than the Honeywell Center in Wabash County “It creates a quality of life and a quality of place where people can come and enjoy touring acts,” Rock said “something that Grant County doesn't have.” Rock said that it takes up to four years for a venue like PAC to establish itself as a more formidable entertainment center but he has anticipated its current attendance numbers climbing over that time This has been sped up by the fact that the hoped-for 50% occupancy rate in attendance for shows in the first two years has been exceeding those numbers by 20% in its first four months The project received the READI 1.0 grant of $2.8 million from Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Economic Development Commission (IEDC) president and director of engineering at Randall Miller and Associates (RMA) They also partnered with the Grant County commissioners to receive $2.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to promote tourism Miller said construction did not exceed the $19.23 million dollar budget Construction finished approximately two months later than intended but Miller said this gave the workers time to build more space to put in several hundred additional seats in the auditorium and that means including a variety of different shows that appeal to different generations operations manager at PAC with NoteWorthy Entertainment Artists on the cusp of fame are one specific group that Slaughter would like to harness having had prior experience helping manage acclaimed musicians like Amy Grant and Michael W Slaughter considered booking contemporary artists like Forrest Frank and Josiah Queen when the PAC first opened and said that as show counts increase he expects to welcome a broader and more diversified slant of programming “One of the things I love(d) about Nashville in all (of) my two decades of being there is that you really do enjoy those artists that are coming along,” Slaughter said a Van Halen tribute band unique for featuring musicians in the lower age range of 23 to 30 years old.  While tribute bands normally consist of musicians who have grown up listening to that style of music they seek to emulate Slaughter commented that this show broke that standard and brought in a new generation of fandom with an energetic rendition of rock and roll The goal is not always to have a near-sellout night like Michael W He will plan on also having more intimate evenings with open microphone nights in the future.  “We want to celebrate the venue’s ability to be used in a lot of different ways,” he said Rock said the area will continue to be developed and eventually see a new YMCA center There is a large number of people that can be served in the area between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis He hopes that Gas City can be a hub that draws consumers towards it Gas City recently won a $10,000 grant directed towards the creation of more art in the city the director of art at the State of Indiana Art Association to consider adding art shows as an event at the PAC Slaughter said that the mayor’s office has been looking at a few different types of exhibits like hosting open fairs in the PAC and installing local artwork on the walls of the building He described these opportunities as a way for people in the community to see local talent “It's creativity for people that think outside the box and we want to get a lot of the young people in town involved in art.” In January 2024, the State of California banned the sale of new small off-road engine-powered garden equipment (SORE) In December 2023, Irvine City Council passed Ordinance No 23-25 which enacted a phased-out approach on the use of SORE gas equipment beginning July 1 gas-powered landscaping equipment will be banned for residents and small businesses The City of Irvine has partnered with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to assist Irvine residents transition to zero-emission lawn and garden equipment. Residential lawn and garden equipment rebates are now available for Irvine residents Each household can receive up to three rebates over the lifetime of the program but only for different pieces of equipment Rebate cannot exceed the purchase price of the equipment (excluding taxes and delivery) See the Electric Lawn Equipment Rebate Program flier in English here العربية 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسی 日本語 한국어 Español Tiếng Việt View the full list of certified dismantlers here Floridians reeling from Hurricane Milton are still hunting for gasoline days later in some heavily affected areas Residents who were evacuating or just filling up before the storm caused a run on supplies but the state has been working hard to help keep areas stocked And they're offering free gas in some of the hardest-hit areas "They've unloaded a total of 5 million gallons of fuel from Port Tampa That's 2 million more than they would usually do over a similar period of time and we'll say a little bit more about this because they weren't supposed to do anything by now over 300,000 gallons and 60,000 gallons of diesel have been deployed and they're doing more as we speak," he said Port Canaveral has surged 12 million gallons since the storm The governor pointed out that it isn't up to the state where gas is delivered — "this is all private industry" — but the Florida Highway Patrol and local law enforcement have helped get it delivered "Over 100 tankers have been escorted just by Florida Highway Patrol since Milton made landfall," he said "So I want to thank everybody for doing that." 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The city staffs an emergency dispatch service to handle the reporting of dangerous situations or other utility emergencies in Clearwater To report an emergency such as a gas leak, water break or other emergency, call us right away at (727) 462-6633 To report a non-emergency water concern or issue, submit a ticket to Clearwater Connect Two "sticker shops" selling illicit cannabis in the City of Corning were shut down Aug but the closure was brief for one of the stores quickly reopened for business the following day according to Corning Police Chief Kenzie Spaulding An investigation into illicit cannabis sales by Corning police New York State Police and the New York State Office of Cannabis Management culminated Aug 30 with search warrants executed at Mosa’s and at 110 Bridge St Both businesses were found to be selling illicit cannabis without the proper New York state licenses edible cannabis and cannabis concentrates were seized from the locations Both store locations were ordered to remain closed by the Office of Cannabis Management Gaining compliance with that order has been a challenge despite the threat of civil penalties and fines Chief: Illicit cannabis enforcement needs more biteSpaulding said the recent shutdown is the second time Mosa’s was issued a ticked at the East Market Street location The business will have to go through a hearing process changed the locks and put the stickers up,” Spaulding said it could be a $20,000 fine per day if they continue to do business There are a lot of things that the state puts out there that don’t really have any bite Spaulding said a shop quickly reopening is "frustrating" after the amount of work Corning Police the Office of Cannabis Management and State Police put in to try to halt the unlicensed cannabis sales in the city Spaulding said to her knowledge Gas City Glass “We'll keep trying to do what we can,” Spaulding said “We don't want them there (in the city) any more than anyone else does But New York state by design didn’t want to give us the authority to do that More: The Dog Wash Company expected to open soon on Corning's Northside. What to know. Spaulding said the first time Mosa's got ticketed the business did stay closed for a short amount of time There are no repercussions for them,” Spaulding said It’s like a risk and reward for these sticker shops." Spaulding said the Corning City Police Department will continue to investigate the sale of illicit cannabis by businesses within the city Ind.— Some Jack’s Donuts franchise owners are concerned about the company’s financial future as legal troubles mount for Jack’s Donuts CEO WRTV Investigates found six lawsuits have been filed against Marcum and businesses connected to him including Jack’s Donuts and Jacks Donuts of Indiana Commissary LLC courts in Indiana and New York have handed down $503,766 in judgments against them according to records obtained by WRTV Investigates Kara Kenney “It’s scary for us”: Some Jack’s Donuts franchise owners concerned Jack’s Donuts started serving donuts in New Castle in 1961 and Marcum is the third-generation owner of the company They currently have 24 locations and 14 franchisees Jack’s Donuts franchisees Nickole Patton and Angi O’Connell Bone say they both quit their jobs in corporate America to sell donuts “I love when kids walk in and they have that big smile on their faces.” O’Connell Bone owns the Fishers and Gas City locations Nickole Patton owns Jack’s Donuts shops in Carmel so we can stay open because that’s where we are,” said Patton “I just want customers to give us a little bit of grace and come back and try us just one more time.” They’re both concerned about the financial future of Jack’s Donuts we’ve known things weren’t right,” said Patton Lawsuits filed against Jack’s Donuts CEO and businesses WRTV Investigates found the following legal filings:  Some franchise owners say decisions at the corporate level are impacting their bottom line owners representing 18 locations asked Marcum to resign as CEO has not only directly impacted our operations but has also led to a broader loss of confidence in the company’s future,” read the letter we have seen a noticeable decline in sales We strongly believe that these issues stem from your leadership decisions which have included misappropriation of company funds and the creation of multiple entities for personal financial gain.” Jack’s Donuts opened a production and distribution center in New Castle called the commissary  Some franchise owners say Marcum urged them to stop making donuts in their stores and use the commissary instead “He said it's going to make your lives easier and we were like thank you,” said O’Connell Bone. O’Connell Bone and Patton started using the commissary to get their donuts. Patton says she sold all her kitchen equipment and fired seven bakers both franchise owners say customers complained the donuts didn’t taste the same "The donuts weren't great,” said O’Connell Bone and they compared us to a gas station donut Some franchisees say that in the fall of 2024 Marcum told them corporate was having financial difficulties and the commissary could no longer supply donuts to every location That means some owners are now using stores that have kitchens to make their donuts and then transporting them to other Jack’s Donuts locations O’Connell Bone says she makes donuts at her Fishers locations for both Fishers and Gas City “We have to make them here and drive them back and forth to Gas City every single day,” said O’Connell Bone Nickole Patton makes donuts out of her Westfield location She says it takes staff two hours to deliver them to Carmel and Broad Ripple locations Patton says she had to buy kitchen equipment and a delivery vehicle “We are upwards of $50,000 of what we’ve spent to reopen our kitchen,” said Patton Kind of makes me want to throw up a little bit." said he bought the no-kitchen location last year because the distribution center was supposed to provide donuts.  “It was based on a commissary that was going to provide donuts,” said Doran “We opened and in three weeks we got a phone call that we were losing our supply chain.” Irvington now operates a deli and gets their donuts from another Jack’s Donuts franchisee Doran does not have any plans to sell the location “I don’t want to do to somebody else what was done to me," said Doran WRTV Investigates reached out to Jack’s Donuts CEO Lee Marcum for an on-camera interview he provided a statement and answered questions via email “The root cause of the financial difficulties stems from a combination of factors for which I take full responsibility,” read the statement and the pursuit of innovative business opportunities the situation has been made worse due to the failure of certain franchisees to pay their outstanding bills which has significantly impacted our financial stability.” WRTV Investigates asked for proof some franchise owners owe money and Marcum sent us dozens of invoices for donuts for Carmel and Irvington as well as a franchise fee for Irvington WRTV asked if the franchisees who spoke on camera are the only ones who owe money there are other franchisees who owe money as well the key distinction between the three who appeared on camera and the others is that the latter are actively working to resolve their outstanding balances,” Marcum said in an emailed statement Marcum also emphasized that the commissary is still open “We opened the commissary in October 2023 and it has never closed,” said Marcum in an emailed statement serving franchise owners seven days a week The purpose of the commissary was and is to provide better service and less operational challenges Our top priority is delivering delicious donuts to our customers while supporting our franchisees.” WRTV Investigates asked about the future of the commissary and asked if Jack’s Donuts is restructuring “We have appointed additional supervisors to enhance oversight and performance facility management and production,” read the statement “We are discussing inventive business opportunities that would increase the efficiency at the commissary and improve the way we serve our franchisees and our customers.” Marcum said via a spokesperson that Jack’s Donuts is proud to have served the community for more than 60 years quality donuts and ingredients to both our customers and franchisees,” said Marcum in an emailed response “We don’t know how it’s going to end”: Franchise owners look at options The franchisees we spoke with say they are not to blame for corporate-level financial problems Patton and O’Connell Bone also dispute the amounts Marcum says they owe and say Marcum violated their franchise agreements “We believe that a change in leadership is essential to restoring financial stability and aligning corporate priorities with the interests of the franchise network,” read the letter requesting Marcum’s resignation as CEO Nickole Patton is asking customers to stop by her Broad Ripple “We are going to save Jack’s Donuts,” said Patton “I just want customers to give us a little bit of grace and come back and try us just one more time." Angi O’Connell Bone does not want to sell her Fishers and Gas City locations making your own donuts?” asked O’Connell Bone She is considering changing her stores’ name she emphasizes she’s making the donuts customers love “We are here and making the original Jack’s donut,” said O’Connell Bone WRTV Investigates spoke with Nicholas Georgakopoulos a business law professor at IU McKinney Law School in Indianapolis He said it’s common for conflicts to arise between franchise owners and a parent company “It’s very common that the franchisees or local owners are on one side of this conflict and the mothership is on the other side of this conflict because sometimes their interests are in opposite directions." WRTV Investigates also asked about lawsuits very risky enterprise,” said Georgakopoulos “The banks are experienced at trying to collect what they’re owed so I’m going to proceed with the next step which is to foreclose on the collateral you pledged to secure the loan.’” Jack’s Donuts and its commissary have not filed for bankruptcy “We are exploring all options to continue serving customers and franchisees,” read a statement from Marcum Georgakopoulos said some businesses in financial distress may choose to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy there will be an effort to make the business more effective so there will also be a reorganization of the business,” said Georgakopoulos “Reorganization should be thought of mostly as a reorganization of ownership and debt.”  Have a tip? You can contact WRTV Investigates Kara Kenney at kara.kenney@wrtv.com.