Indiana communities land $2 million in DNR grants

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry has awarded $2 million to 16 communities throughout the state. The department says the funding will support tree planting and maintenance, workforce development, and tree inventory projects.... Read More

NIPSCO seeks electric rate increase

Northern Indiana Public Service Co. is requesting approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to raise electric rates for its more than 480,000 customers. The utility said, if approved, the move would raise rates by $32 per month.... Read More

North Star Systems adding jobs in Lafayette

Lafayette-based North Star Systems, which provides automation and monitoring services for a variety of industries, is expanding its workforce in Tippecanoe County. The company said Thursday it is adding 30 jobs to its operation.... Read More

Kroger, FTC spar in court over proposed merger

Whether a proposed merger between two of the nation’s largest grocery store retailers will happen could be decided soon, as a federal judge hears arguments from the Federal Trade Commission and Kroger on its proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons.... Read More

McCormick lays out marijuana legalization plan

If elected governor, Democrat Jennifer McCormick would work to establish a medical marijuana industry before transitioning to full adult-use cannabis, she said Thursday. Three of Indiana’s four neighbors have legalized recreational marijuana.... Read More