Governor’s Workplace Safety Award winners revealed

The Indiana Department of Labor has revealed the winners of the 2024 Governor's Workplace Safety Awards. The awards "provide recognition for companies based on best practices for eliminating workplace injuries and illnesses, and salute employers who...... Read More

Valpo mulling over academic program cuts

Valparaiso University is considering discontinuing nearly 30 academic programs, according to a memo sent to faculty last week. Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Eric Johnson cited low current enrollment as a key reason for the move.... Read More

Sugar maker to move HQ to former Gary casino site

Gary-based Indiana Sugars is planning a multi-phased development that will include a new headquarters, manufacturing and warehouse facilities at the site of the former Majestic Star Hotel and Casino. The entire project is expected to take 10 years to complete.... Read More

Senate moves foreign ownership of farmland bill despite concerns

As a bill protecting farmland from foreign adversaries heads to the finish line, economic development concerns are cropping up at the last minute. Senate sponsors on Monday pushed back against exemptions for a specific agricultural project in northern Indiana, noting that 11 Chinese companies are currently seeking projects within Indiana.... Read More

Richmond plant part of Doman Lumber acquisition

A U.S. subsidiary of Vancouver-based Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. is expanding its presence in Indiana. Doman Lumber has acquired the assets of Southeast Forest Products Treated Ltd., including a lumber pressure treating plant in Richmond.... Read More

IU Southeast formally initiates chancellor

Though she's served in the role since last July, Indiana University formally recognized its new chancellor of its southeast campus. Deborah Ford was celebrated with an installation ceremony last Wednesday ahead of the IU Board of Trustees meeting. ... Read More

Crown Point micro-hospital set for April opening

The University of Chicago Medicine's first freestanding facility in Indiana is nearly complete. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the health system plans to open its $86 million multispecialty care center and micro-hospital on April 29.... Read More