USI awarded $500K for STEM programs

The Indiana Commission of Higher Education has awarded two grants totaling $528,000 to the University of Southern Indiana. The university's Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education plans to use the funding to improve the quality of STEM instruction.... Read More

Southern Indiana lands travel conference in 2024

A New York-based organization that brings together tour operators from throughout North America has selected Jeffersonville to host its annual trade show next year. ravel Alliance Partners will bring the TAP Dance Travel Conference to the Clark County city.... Read More

Certor Sports announces new CEO

Plainfield-based Certor Sports has named Jeremy Erspamer as its new CEO Thursday. Erspamer will lead the sporting goods portfolio, which includes brands Schutt, TUCCI and VICIS.... Read More

Ballard bullish on Westfield as training camp host

The Indianapolis Colts are entering the final days of training camp at Grand Park in Westfield after completing their first preseason game on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills. GM Chris Ballard says the setup creates benefits both for the city and the team.... Read More

MonoSol announces layoffs at La Porte plant

Merrillville-based MonoSol is reducing workforce at one of its northwest Indiana production facilities. In a notice to the state, the company said it plans to lay off 45 workers in La Porte, citing a decrease in demand for its products.... Read More

State revenue continues to beat projections

Indiana's revenue collections outpaced projections in July. The Indiana State Budget Agency said General Fund revenues last month totaled $1.6 billion, which was 0.5% above the April 2023 forecast and 8% above the same month last year.... Read More

FSSA details contractor security breach

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration on Friday announced a security breach affecting Indiana Medicaid members. The agency said the breach involved software used by a contractor that exposed certain personal information.... Read More

Clinton County begins work on new Annex Building

Clinton County officials broke ground this week on a new Annex Building. When complete, the nearly $18 million project will move most county offices to the new building, which will lead to a second project to renovate and upgrade the county courthouse.... Read More

I&M plans electric rate increase

Fort Wayne-based Indiana Michigan Power is seeking to raise electricity rates through a plan recently submitted to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. If approved, the utility would raise rates for the typical residential customer by nearly $15 a month.... Read More