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Michigan City-based Horizon Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq GS: HBNC) has named Thomas Prame president of the company and its subsidiary Horizon Bank... Read More

Illinois-based LRS, which specializes in waste disposal and recycling, has acquired JL Hurt, a company in Kosciusko County that provides portable restrooms to a variety of industries. This marks the company's fourth acquisition in the northern Indiana market over the past two years.... Read More

Sweetwater has launched The Sweetwater Gear Exchange, a marketplace for buying and selling used gear. ... Read More

Warsaw-based OrthoPediatrics Corp. (Nasdaq: KIDS) is reporting a second quarter net loss of $300,000, compared to a loss of $3.8 million during the same period last year. Chief Executive Officer David Bailey says the strength of the business was enhanced by its recent acquisitions.... Read More

The Indy Chamber on Thursday morning urged Indiana lawmakers to pause their work on legislation that would ban abortion in most circumstances and take more time to gather information about how the proposal would affect women and health care providers.... Read More

The new president of the Indiana Sports Corp says the key to his tenure will be to make sure Indianapolis stays competitive when it comes to major sporting events. ... Read More

Columbus-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) on Wednesday announced the completion of its $3.7 billion acquisition of Meritor Inc. in Michigan. Meritor is a supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain products for the commercial vehicle and industrial markets.... Read More

Four booths in Indianapolis City Market are expected to become launching pads for Black businesses through a partnership with the Indy Black Chamber of Commerce and Bank of America.... Read More

Ball State University announced this week it is partnering with international esports organization Gen.G Global Academy. The university says the partnership will provide opportunities for student-athletes within its esports program as well as Gen.G’s student-athletes.... Read More

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, who has represented Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District since 2013, was killed in a crash Wednesday afternoon in northern Indiana, according to various media outlets.... Read More

The Indiana Senate and House chambers seem to be on opposite sides when it comes to proposals for funding social services and providing inflation relief to Hoosiers.... Read More

Merrillville-based NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is reporting second quarter net income of $53.2 million, compared to $46.5 million during the same period in 2021. The company says it is on track to make about $10 billion in capital investments over the next few years to continue its renewable energy transition.... Read More

Officials behind one of the largest annual conventions in downtown Indianapolis are expressing concern over legislation that would create a near-total abortion ban. ... Read More

Farmer sentiment saw a slight increase last month as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 6 points in July. Purdue says producers were somewhat more optimistic about both current and future economic conditions on their farms compared to June.... Read More

Indiana University is implementing changes to its compensation for student academic appointees, the university announced Tuesday. The SAAs, graduate students who hold part-time teaching or research appointments, will receive a minimum stipend of $22,000, and their mandatory fees will be waived.... Read More

Students at Earlham College are piloting a new workforce development initiative in Wayne County. The college says Mirai Possibility is a partnership with local business and education leaders to help high school students grow their career-related skills.... Read More

The Decatur City Council has removed a roadblock for a planned $25 million slaughterhouse that will be located inside a former ice cream manufacturing plant in the Adams County city and create about 200 jobs. ... Read More

The firm leading ambitious redevelopment plans for the former Angie’s List campus just east of downtown—now known as Elevator Hill—is the city’s pick to take on the former Jail II and Arrestee Processing Center right next door.... Read More

Governor Eric Holcomb has made several appointments to various state boards and commissions. They include the Board of Trustees of Purdue University, the Commission for Higher Education, and the State Ethics Commission.... Read More

An Indiana House committee on Tuesday advanced a Republican-backed bill that would ban virtually all abortions in the state, though the panel removed several controversial amendments that were added in the Senate.... Read More