Indiana's revenue collections for December continue to outpace projections. The Indiana State Budget Agency said Friday that General Fund revenues last month totaled $1.7 billion, which was 1% above the December 2022 forecast.... Read More
Gary/Chicago International Airport is hoping to expand its fuel distribution operations with funding from Gov. Eric Holcomb’s proposed $43 billion budget.... Read More
The new president of the Indiana Sports Corp says 2022 was a big year for sports in Indianapolis, and the future continues to look bright. "In 2022, we bid on and secured for future economic impact over $500 million," said Patrick Talty.... Read More
Missouri-based Railcrew Xpress is planning to lay off 70 employees at several sites throughout Indiana. The company, which provides transportation services for railroad crews, said in a notice to the state its contract with CSX Corp. is being canceled.... Read More
The F-16 Fighting Falcon military aircraft is returning to Fort Wayne’s Air National Guard Base, replacing the A-10 Thunderbolt II currently stationed there. The 122nd Fighter Wing has been approved for conversion to the F-16 as part of the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. The move was first proposed five years ago.... Read More
Dara Little of Mitchell was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to three counts of wire fraud. Over the course of five years, Little stole a total of nearly $420,000 from her former employer, a senior living facility in Bedford.... Read More
California on Thursday announced it will sue the companies—including Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE: LLY)—that make and promote most of the nation’s insulin, accusing them of scheming to illegally increase the price of the drug and demanding they return millions of dollars to some diabetics who state officials say were overcharged for the medicine they must have to survive.... Read More
A new bill in Indiana would establish accounts for students to pay for career training outside their schools, as part of House Republicans’ campaign to “reinvent” high school and align it more closely to the workforce.... Read More
The University of Southern Indiana has established a partnership with Chengdu Sport University in Chengdu, China, for students studying sport economics and management. The schools aligned curriculum to meet both institutions’ academic standards.... Read More
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation is looking to boost accommodations for travelers with a new hotel in Knox. The foundation is looking for investors for a 50-60 room hotel along U.S. 35 on the city's south side. ... Read More
Kyle Larson will attempt to race the Indianapolis 500 next year with McLaren Racing in a joint effort with NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick. Larson will become just the fifth driver to run “The Double” on Memorial Day weekend. ... Read More
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance, an organization that develops and administers programs providing technical assistance to dairy farms and businesses throughout the Midwest, has awarded 31 grants, including five to Indiana dairy businesses.... Read More
Plans are progressing for a multi-million dollar project in downtown Washington. Our partners at WTWO-TV report Washington Commons aims to revitalize the downtown area by creating an outdoor gathering space.... Read More
The American Legion Auxiliary, which is headquartered in Indianapolis, has named Sara Riegel executive director. The organization says she’s been serving in the role on an interim basis for several months.... Read More
The results of a three-year study conducted by the Purdue University Department of Agricultural Economics show the Indiana Grown market branding appears to pay off for members The study shows that every dollar spent as part of the initiative to promote locally grown products results in $0.97 in additional economic activity within Indiana. ... Read More
Upset with what they say is the excessive cost of healthcare in Indiana, House Republicans want to levy fines against hospitals that charge more than 260% of what Medicare reimburses for services. House Bill 1004 would impose fines for excessive prices.... Read More
Taylor Floor Covering, a retail and wholesale floor covering business based in Elkhart, has been acquired by investor and business owner Marc Waite. Former Taylor owners Dave and Jayne Steed say the acquisition will allow them to transition into retirement.... Read More
During his State of the State address Tuesday, Gov. Eric Holcomb unveiled plans for a major trail project in southern Indiana. The proposed Monon South trail would span 62.3 miles of the abandoned Monon Railroad, running through five counties. ... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb is asking the Indiana General Assembly for $500 million in new READI funding. We'll talk to the mayors of Terre Haute and Sullivan to look at the impact the initiative has had and what it might bring next.... Read More
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic has cancelled concerts and events through February after the musicians rejected the latest offer, according to our partners at WPTA-TV. The musicians, who are seeking a 46% pay increase, have been on strike since December and missed the Christmas concert season.... Read More
