The Valparaiso City Council this week approved an ordinance to annex 200 acres of land northeast of the city. Our partners at Lakeshore Public Radio report the move was made primarily to support the city's planned sports and recreation campus.... Read More
A slew of health care bills moving through the legislature target high prices for Hoosiers by encouraging competition and restructuring how the state pays for services under Medicaid. But critics say the bills don’t go far enough and more is needed to reform the system.... Read More
The incoming president and CEO of Indianapolis-based Regenstrief Institute says data plays a key role in developing solutions for health inequities across the U.S. Last month, the Indiana University School of Medicine announced it had selected Dr. Rachel Patzer to lead the world-renown medical research organization.... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb says he is ordering third party testing of hazardous materials being transported from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment to a landfill in Putnam County. The state is contracting with Pace Labs, which has a location in Indianapolis.... Read More
Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel has signed a memorandum of understanding with CarbonFree Chemicals Holdings in Texas. The steelmaker says the non-binding agreement establishes a framework for pursuing the capture of CO2 emissions from U.S. Steel's Gary Works.... Read More
A free public charter school in Sullivan County that has catered to a more rural population for more than 20 years will be closing its doors at the end of the school year. Our partners at WTWO report Rural Community Schools Inc. has notified staff and families that dwindling enrollment led to the decision.... Read More
The fuel of the future. We look at how Indiana is using one of its massive natural resources to land a regional hydrogen hub and the potential for billions of dollars in investment and thousands of jobs.... Read More
The team behind the Mid-States Corridor Project has unveiled three variations to a portion of its preferred route. The changes were made in response to community feedback to the route that was announced in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.... Read More
Plans are now set for First Lady Jill Biden's previously-announced trip to Indiana. Biden was originally scheduled to visit the Hoosier State in mid-February before the trip was postponed.... Read More
Jasper-based German American Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) has named Michael Beckwith executive vice president and chief banking officer, succeeding current EVP & CBO Randall Braun, who is retiring. Beckwith joined German American Bank through the acquisition of Kentucky-based First Security Bank Inc. in 2018.... Read More
Results of a new study released by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation show tourism continues to rebound following the COVID-19 pandemic, and officials say it’s fueling a stronger economy. The study examined 2021 data, including the number of tourism visitors to the Hoosier State, the number of overnight stays, and per visitor spending.... Read More
The owner of a 140-year-old Vincennes landmark is looking for help in bringing the building back to life. The Knox County Poor Asylum was built exclusively for people who didn't fit into the social norms of the 19th century, but has sat vacant since 2004. ... Read More
St. Louis-based Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc is suing a newly formed Indianapolis firm, Sapient Capital LLC, following what Stifel describes as Sapient’s “orchestrated raid” of Stifel’s 96th Street office.... Read More
Rolls-Royce North America, headquartered in Indianapolis, has begun testing of the F130 engine that will eventually power the U.S. Air Force fleet of B-52s. The engines will be manufactured and assembled at facilities in Indy. ... Read More
For the second time this week, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana has announced a federal grand jury indictment charging an employee of a Dubois County nonprofit with 12 counts wire fraud. ... Read More
Many rustic barns that symbolize Indiana’s agrarian roots are falling into disrepair, but for those structures still standing, it’s time to salute their longevity. Indiana Landmarks and Indiana Farm Bureau are seeking nominations for the 2023 John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation. ... Read More
Business publication Fast Company has released its list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, and one Indiana institution is among the top 50 even though it’s not even a company. Purdue University came in at No. 16, beating out other well-known brands such as NASA and The Walt Disney Co.... Read More
House Republicans touted that their budget plan would eliminate textbook and curricular fees for kids in K-12 public schools. But a deeper look at the GOP-backed proposal shows that local school districts will still be on the hook to pay for those materials.... Read More
The newly-named director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture says disappearing farmland as a result of economic development can be a difficult conversation. Some see the sale of farmland as a loss of heritage, while others see the potential upside, such as job creation. Don Lamb, who is a second-generation farmer from Boone County, says having those discussions is essential.... Read More
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and EmployIndy marked the start of the 2023 Project Indy summer jobs initiative on Wednesday. The city says more than 2,700 jobs from more than 100 local employers are available for young adults in Marion County.... Read More
