THOR drives into economic headwinds

Elkhart-based THOR Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) is reporting first quarter net income of $136.2 million, down from $242.2 million during the same period a year ago. The recreational vehicle maker says it has been negatively affected by macroeconomic headwinds.... Read More

IU researchers examine games and grief

Dealing with grief can be especially challenging during the holiday season. A unique study launched by a team at the Indiana University Bloomington Luddy School of Informatics is examining how video games might help. ... Read More

AMR scales back emergency response services in Indy

A Colorado-based emergency medical response services provider says it is scaling back operations in central Indiana. American Medical Response says it is eliminating an undisclosed number of jobs in Indy, though employees are being offered positions elsewhere.... Read More

Ag economy barometer unchanged

A monthly reading of farmer sentiment about the economy was unchanged in November even as producers continue to worry about high input costs and rising interest rates. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index came in at a reading of 102.... Read More

MonoSol, Teamsters to resume labor talks

A mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service has been called in to assist with negotiations between the Teamsters union and specialty plastics manufacturer MonoSol, as the two parties agree to resume bargaining this week. ... Read More

IU, Crane extend strategic partnership

Indiana University is extending strategic partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. The university says the partnership is designed to create a pathway for technology developed at NSWC Crane to move through the commercialization pipeline.... Read More

BioPoly hires new CEO

Fort Wayne-based orthopaedic implant manufacturer BioPoly LLC has hired Ryan Schlotterback to serve as president and chief executive officer, succeeding BioPoly co-founder Dr. Herb Schwartz.... Read More

FedEx Supply Chain to lay off 179 in Indy

FedEx Supply Chain plans to lay off 179 employees in Indianapolis. In a notice to the state posted Monday, the company said it is discontinuing its management and operation of a facility on the city's west side.... Read More

Cashing in on cannabis

Results of a new survey conducted by Indiana Public Broadcasting and Ball State University’s Bowen Center for Public Affairs shows a vast majority of Hoosiers believe marijuana should be legal in some form. ... Read More

Hoosier hospitals among best for maternity care

U.S. News & World Report has unveiled its list of the 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The publication evaluated nearly 650 hospitals throughout the country with fewer than 300 receiving a "High Performing" designation, including four in Indiana.... Read More

Union City health tech company acquired

Union City-based Equis Consulting Group is under new ownership. The company, which provides clinical and consultative services for remote patient monitoring and management, has been acquired by Maryland-based Rhythm Management Group.... Read More