Farmer sentiment nationwide rose slightly in February, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. However, the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture said farmers remain concerned about their farms' financial performance.... Read More
Plans are in place for a 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse in northwest Indiana that could result in up to $100 million in investment and hundreds of jobs. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report an unnamed Fortune 100 company is working with...... Read More
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard did everything he could to keep receiver Michael Pittman Jr. off this year's free agent market. On Monday, he completed the job. Two weeks after promising Pittman would be in Indy next season, the two sides...... Read More
Indiana's unemployment rate was 3.5% in January, down from 3.6% in December. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Monday the state added 10,500 private sector jobs over the previous month.... Read More
Mom Water, the canned cocktail launched in Indiana three years ago, has increased its distribution to the New England region and now is available in retail stores in 36 states. Case sales of Mom Water increased 53% last year to more than 743,000.... Read More
The state's housing market saw a 21% jump from January to February — a 3% increase from last year, according to analysis from the Indiana Association of Realtors.... Read More
Do you want to lose five or 10 pounds to fit into that fancy tux or party dress? Eli Lilly and Co. has a new message for you: Don’t take prescription weight-loss drugs for vanity.... Read More
The Fort Wayne-based Don Wood Foundation is launching an initiative to accelerate interest in careers in advanced manufacturing in northeast Indiana, particularly among students. Ignite Advanced Manufacturing is an awareness campaign the foundation says...... Read More
A Fort Wayne-based commercial real estate development firm is planning a 7,500-seat soccer complex on the city's west side. BND Commercial LLC has filed a rezoning petition for the complex, which would sit on 32 acres near I-69 and Bass Road.... Read More
The vice president and chief operating officer at Franciscan Health Rensselaer is assuming the same role at the health system’s campus 70 miles south. Carlos Vasquez has been named vice president and chief operating officer at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.... Read More
Indiana's revenue collections fell short of projections in February. The Indiana State Budget Agency said General Fund revenues last month totaled $1.1 billion, which was 3.7% lower than the December 2023 forecast and 9.1% lower than the same month last year.... Read More
Political candidates in Indiana can use campaign contributions to pay for child care expenses incurred while campaigning or in office, according to Hoosier election officials. Indiana is the 31st state to make that determination.... Read More
Craft beer, once the dynamic upstart of central Indiana’s food and beverage scene, is no longer a growth industry. Slumping demand and increasing popularity of other types of drinks have nudged craft beer into “mature market” status 15 years after...... Read More
From high school state tournaments to the upcoming Horizon League Men's & Women's Basketball Championships, basketball fever is underway in Indiana, and more hype is coming. Arguably the biggest hype is for the WNBA Draft on April 15, where many expect...... Read More
The University of Notre Dame will award the 2024 Laetare Medal to Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, the chief executive officer of Feeding America during the 179th commencement ceremony on May 19. She has led the not-for-profit since 2018 and has navigated several challenges including the ensuing increase in food insecurity brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read More
Carmel-based BraunAbility will be under new leadership at the end of the month. The company announced this week that President and CEO Staci Kroon plans to step down on April 1 after seven years in the role.... Read More
Tens of thousands of Hoosier public retirees are guaranteed to get pension benefit bonuses every year — including a 13th check for all by October — under a negotiated final draft of legislation headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk.... Read More
The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis drew a record of more than 27,200 people over a four-day period, local tourism officials said Friday. The combine, held Feb. 29 to March 3 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, was bolstered by...... Read More
A new Indiana University Health partnership announced Thursday looks to expand access to orthopedic joint replacement services across northeast Indiana.... Read More
Bally's Evansville Casino & Hotel is adding to Indiana's sports betting scene. The casino has opened the Bally Bet Sportsbook & Bar following the launch of Bally Bet mobile sports betting in Indiana.... Read More
