Indiana casinos broke a two-month streak of gains in July with adjusted gross revenue of $192.1 million, down 3.2% from the same month last year. However, the state's sportsbooks saw a major year-over-year jump with $261.1 million in wagers placed last month.... Read More
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. plans to ask the state for $50 million to support bonds to finance a new pipeline that would send 25 million gallons of water to its LEAP Lebanon Innovation District and other Boone County developments.... Read More
As part of its planned push towards renewable electricity, Northern Indiana Public Service Co. has announced the completion of a new solar field in White County. Cavalry Solar generates 200 megawatts of energy which can power around 60,000 homes.... Read More
Grocery giant Kroger sued the Federal Trade Commission on Monday, challenging an administrative proceeding meant to block its proposed $24.6 billion merger with rival Albertsons. The lawsuit contends the regulator’s challenge in administrative court is...... Read More
School attendance is improving for many Indiana students according to recent state data on chronic absenteeism. For the second year in a row, fewer students are chronically absent from school.... Read More
Posey County officials broke ground Monday on a bypass to reroute semi traffic around downtown Mount Vernon, a long-awaited project that is expected to ease congestion, improve roadway safety and create economic opportunities.... Read More
In July, the University of Evansville launched Fireside Aces Radio, a digital radio station. Tommy Housman, communications instructor at UE, spoke about creating Fireside Aces Radio and why listeners should tune in to the student-run streaming station.... Read More
Poseyville-based Nix Industrial announced Tuesday that it has acquired majority ownership of New Albany-based Huncilman Sheet Metal Fabrication. The combination of the two fifth-generation, family-owned businesses was completed on Aug. 12.... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb joined officials from Taylor University and the town of Upland on Monday to launch what the university is calling the largest series of revitalization projects in the small town's history. President Michael Lindsay said the university...... Read More
Susan Elrod, chancellor of Indiana University South Bend, is planning to retire at the end of the year. The university announced Monday that a search committee has been formed to identify her successor.... Read More
CenterPoint Energy in Evansville is sending out a request for proposals for new energy sources to help customers in southwest Indiana. The utility is encouraging applicants to focus on renewable energy sources including solar, wind and geothermal solutions.... Read More
Circle K operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. made a proposal to take over much larger rival and 7-Eleven owner Seven & i Holdings Co., in what would be the biggest foreign takeover of a Japanese company. A merger would create the world’s top operator of...... Read More
Indiana Landmarks on Monday released its annual list of the 10 Most Endangered landmarks throughout the state. The organization says the places on the list often face a multitude of problems, including abandonment, neglect, or owners who lack money for repairs.... Read More
Jack Wittman, study project leader, said the state needs to look ahead to future growth areas of the state and manage its water supply accordingly. The state is in a much stronger position than many Western states, according to the study.... Read More
The Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority board has allocated an additional $1.5 million toward a community beautification initiative that leverages crowdfunding to garner public support. Under the CreatINg Places program, the authority matches...... Read More
Bart Peterson, former mayor of Indianapolis, plans to retire at the end of August as president and CEO of Christel House International, an educational not-for-profit founded by late businesswoman and philanthropist Christel DeHaan.... Read More
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education announced that access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2025-26 academic year is being delayed by at least two months. However, Bill Wozniak with INvestEd, says schools have...... Read More
Voestalpine RFC is officially moving forward with its $78 million expansion to its steel parts manufacturing plant in Jeffersonsville. The plant expansion will add around 100 new jobs.... Read More
A business cleaning and uniform provider with multiple locations in Indiana is now expanding north. Wildman Business Solutions, which makes uniforms and cleaning supplies, has bought Advantage Linen in Ionia, Michigan.... Read More
The Western Indiana Workforce Development Board has hired a new executive director. Greg Lee began his new role earlier this month after serving as the director of Western Indiana Region 7 WorkOne services since 2021.... Read More
