Record-setting college basketball star Caitlin Clark was taken by the Indiana Fever with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday night, as expected. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert made the announcement at the event in Brooklyn, New York.... Read More
Officials in Evansville say the collaborative nature of the communities in southwest Indiana can be attributed to several recent announcements designed to support regional growth. "We are so proud of the collaborative spirit of our of our region."... Read More
Indiana's sportsbooks saw a near-record sports betting handle in March, driven largely by March Madness. Analysts with PlayIndiana.com report $500.8 million in wagers were made last month, which is the third-highest handle in the state's history.... Read More
The Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend welcomed a new addition last week. The zoo announced a baby male Sichuan takin was born early Thursday afternoon, though the zoo has not picked a name.... Read More
A new blood test being developed through a collaboration between Roche Diagnostics and Eli Lilly and Co. has been granted a breakthrough device designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The designation is intended to speed development and...... Read More
A life sciences startup founded by a Purdue University professor has been awarded a $275,000 National Science Foundation grant. Amplified Sciences is developing tests for early, more accurate detection of diseases, starting with pancreatic cancer.... Read More
The eclipse director for the city of Vincennes says preparations that were made for last week's total solar eclipse showed what the city is capable of in terms of hosting big events and dealing with big crowds. Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to...... Read More
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is investing $5 million to expand its Sports and Recreation Center, the institute announced Monday. The project is designed to provide additional facilities to meet a rising need for athletic and student recreation services.... Read More
Purdue University is partnering with a British drone maker to launch a center of research into how to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the safety and efficiency of unmanned aircraft. The center will examine how AI and...... Read More
This May, three Indiana school districts will ask voters to approve funding to do things like raise teacher pay, continue programs supported by pandemic relief that will soon expire, and improve school safety. These measures seeking tax revenue will be on...... Read More
In elementary school, Caitlin Clark wrote down a list of her goals and dreams that included playing in the WNBA one day. That dream will become a reality Monday night when Clark is expected to be taken first by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA draft.... Read More
Work has begun on the city of Bluffton's Interurban Trail extension, a project supported by the governor's Next Level Trails grant program. ... Read More
A central Indiana real estate executive says the retail industry around the state is surprisingly strong but is going to look a bit different in certain areas over the next few years. From the overhaul of Circle Centre Mall in downtown Indianapolis to...... Read More
Myles Turner had 31 points and Pascal Siakam scored 28 as the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 157-115 on Sunday and avoided falling into the play-in tournament. Indiana secured the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference.... Read More
Shareholders of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel have overwhelmingly approved the proposed $14.1 billion sale to Japan-based Nippon Steel, the steelmaker announced Friday. More than 98% of the shares voted in favor of the controversial deal at a...... Read More
The deal that landed the state its largest-ever capital investment commitment was two years in the making—a journey that saw state and federal officials travel overseas to make the case that Indiana would be the best fit for a sizable investment.... Read More
South Bend-based Steel Warehouse Co. has announced a more than $3.5 million investment in its boutique cold mill division, which has been rebranded as Specialty Strip. The company said the investment will grow the division by 20% and add 11 new jobs.... Read More
The Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor celebrated the opening of the 2024 international shipping season by welcoming the arrival of its first ocean vessel of the year. The M.V. Jamno, a bulk carrier arrived at the northwest Indiana port on Friday after sailing...... Read More
Inc. Magazine is out with its annual Female Founders 250 list, and two Indiana entrepreneurs are included. The publication identifies what it calls the "most dynamic women in business," and the list is determined through three rounds of judging on...... Read More
Indiana State University on Thursday announced Matthew Graves as the next men's basketball head coach. Graves has served as associate head coach for the Sycamores since 2021 and succeeds former head coach Josh Schertz, who resigned last weekend.... Read More
