Cate Charron

Open houses for laid off Southern IN workers next week

Laid off workers in Southern Indiana have an opportunity to get back on their feet this month with two open houses in Evansville and Boonville to discover resources.... Read More

New fantasy sports betting site coming to Indiana

The Indiana Gaming Commission approved a temporary license for Atlanta-based PrizePicks, which claims to be the largest fantasy sports provider on the continent. The approval will allow the business to operate its daily fantasy sports operation in the state.... Read More

Ag confinement case surge results in renewed safety push

A Purdue University report shows a 40% national increase in reported cases involving agricultural confined spaces and results in renewed safety and management pushed to reduce deaths and injuries. ... Read More

Not-for-profits benefiting youth receive grants from Glick Philanthropies

A total of $2.18 million from Glick Philanthropies will be dispersed to 114 Hoosier not-for-profits to increase access to the arts, equitable education, economic mobility, health resources and services to meet basic needs.... Read More

State awards $500K to domestic violence shelters

The federal grant programs allows states to have flexibility when tailoring funding to services. Indiana's allotment will head toward providing food, clothing, transportation and shelter to survivors in crisis. The state hopes it will offset operational costs and other funding can go toward bolstering and supporting other services.... Read More

Cities paying you to move? It’s real and MakeMyMove is making waves in Indiana

MakeMyMove is a growing changemaker in Indiana communities as a marketplace where local leaders can build offers to persuade families to pick up and move to their town or city. Many say this is part of a solution to boost the local economy, enhance the workforce with talent and build up smaller communities.... Read More

New First Capital CEO begins

The new CEO of Corydon-based First Capital Inc., the parent of First Harrison Bank, has begun his tenure. After over two decades at the company, Michael Frederick took the reins Saturday, the day William Harrod said he would resign after 30 years.... Read More

Engineering firm tapped for east central READI 2.0 partnership

The partnership said in a news release it chose HWC for its successful track record and management in the first round of READI. Officials said they hope the consultant agency will be instrumental in its guidance to shape the region's future.... Read More

New Perry County homes on the way after August lot lottery

Perry County will soon be home to 27 new houses, increasing local housing inventory, using a significant state appropriation to kickstart the development. Housing lots will be auctioned for development in late August. ... Read More

Goodwill Indiana appoints new CFO

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has a new senior vice president of administration and chief financial officer in Matt Fortney. The thrift chain said Fortney, a certified public accountant, will lead its administrative and financial functions. ... Read More