Contention over who runs the Indiana State Fair—with roots in a legal change made three decades ago—emerged during the legislative session in a spat about fair date language added, removed and re-inserted into a proposal in the hours before Sine Die.... Read More
Indiana University has landed a $20 million gift to establish a new research center for lung cancer and to staff it with a leadership team and several researchers. The gift is from local philanthropist Julie Wood, in honor of her late husband, Tom Wood.... Read More
A 43-year-old Kokomo woman has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for what authorities say was an embezzlement scheme of more than $400,000 from an investment company and five of its related businesses. Bethany Olmsted wrote checks to herself...... Read More
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. is selling its specialty pharmacy business to CarelonRx, a subsidiary of Elevance Health in Indianapolis, the grocery retailer announced Monday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.... Read More
Newburgh-based Nellie’s Restaurant, an American eatery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, is introducing a second location called Nellie’s North in Evansville this month. The restaurant’s owners, Renee Jimenez and her husband, Jose, bought the former...... Read More
Ronald Rochon, president at USI since 2018, spoke with Inside INdiana Business about the university's Division I reclassification, its enrollment increase and his distinction as a 2023 IBJ Media Indiana 250 honoree.... Read More
A study commissioned by the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority shows a new convention center in Lake County could generate nearly $60 million for the economy. "There's a market demand for it," said Northwest Indiana RDA CEO Sherri Ziller.... Read More
The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking a temporary restraining order and injunction against the owner of an Evansville restaurant. Bardhyl Shabani, owner of Friendship Diner, is accused of attempting to deprive employees of money in a "tip pooling scheme."... Read More
The Perry County Development Corp. said Monday that 2023 was a year of "significant accomplishments." The organization said multiple inroads were made last year in the areas of business retention and expansion, talent attraction, and community development.... Read More
Two central Indiana nurses face disciplinary action over allegations they took or shared photos of a patient in treatment, violating that patient’s privacy rights. The Indiana Attorney General’s Office filed administrative complaints this month with the...... Read More
The Independent Community Bankers of American on Monday announced Lucas White as its 2024-25 chairman. White is the president of The Fountain Trust Co., a community bank headquartered in Covington.... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Monday opted to issue his first—and last—veto of the session, using it on House Bill 1002, a priority proposal to further define antisemitism, particularly in academic settings, citing concerns with a compromise reached in the...... Read More
Fourteen community organizations dedicated to the revitalization of their downtowns have earned a new or updated Indiana Main Street designation, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced this month. Indiana Main Street is the statewide...... Read More
Officials in Fort Wayne are getting ready to launch the city's first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, in the downtown area as soon as this summer. Once implemented, the DORA will allow patrons to take alcoholic drinks outside of an approved...... Read More
Brad Chambers, one of six candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Indiana governor, rolled out his economic development plan for the state Monday morning. Chambers presented his “Play to Win” plan. He said the action items would...... Read More
Cities, towns and other governments have long entered into sister-city agreements meant to foster economic and cultural exchanges. But Indiana lawmakers this year slipped a new prohibition blocking locals from joining cooperative agreements with...... Read More
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is on the hunt for a new president and CEO. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the organization has hired a search firm to find a successor to David Uran.... Read More
Across the United States, many people are eagerly anticipating the Federal Reserve's first cut to its benchmark interest rate this year. Prospective home buyers hope for lower mortgage rates. Wall Street traders envision higher stock prices.... Read More
A collection of recordings by Indiana musical artists valued at about $100,000, including original vinyl releases by John Mellencamp, Hoagy Carmichael and Zero Boys, has been donated to the Indiana Music History Project. The collection of...... Read More
Communities across Indiana are gearing up as up to one million stargazers come to the state to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse. A major swath of Indiana lies in the direct path of eclipse's totality, and hotels, restaurants and retailers are...... Read More
