IPS Names Teacher of the Year Winners

Indianapolis Public Schools has named two Teacher of the Year winners for 2022. The district says it is the first time there have been two winners representing the elementary school and secondary school categories.... Read More

Carmel Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud

A Carmel man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after being convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud. U.S. Attorney Clifford Johnson's office says George McKown and a partner defrauded investors of more than $5 million.... Read More

Indiana on Global Economic Stage

Governor Eric Holcomb will be on the world stage this next week, at locations 4,500 miles apart, carrying a message of Indiana’s role in the global economy. The governor’s office says Holcomb was invited to take part the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, before returning to Indianapolis to host the first-ever Indiana Global Economic Summit.... Read More

Taylor University Surpasses Fundraising Record

Taylor University has received an anonymous $3 million gift for the university's new academic building, which will house its film & media and entrepreneurship programs. The university says cumulative fundraising already exceeds $26 million for the fiscal year, the highest in the school’s history.... Read More

IU School of Nursing Expands Enrollment

The Indiana University School of Nursing is expanding enrollment across the school's three main campuses. IU says the expansion, which now includes its Bloomington campus, is an effort to offset the state's nursing shortage.... Read More

Hoosier Painter Bringing Ag to Canvas

An Indiana artist is bringing a unique look to Hoosier agriculture. Roy Boswell, who grew up on a southern Indiana family farm, began painting while studying landscape architecture at Purdue University. Bowell's impressionist-style art typically features farm equipment and aims to showcase the Midwest farm through the eyes of one of its sons.... Read More

Feds Sue Indy-Based Operator of Dog-Breeding Facility

Federal officials have accused an Indianapolis-based company that runs a Virginia facility breeding dogs for research of violating animal welfare law and recently seized at least 145 beagles found to be in “acute distress,” according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.... Read More

IU Ventures Names Spirit of Venture Award Winners

IU Ventures, the early-stage venture and angel investment arm of Indiana University, has named three recipients of its annual Spirit of Venture Award. IU says the award winners are individuals who "continue to contribute to the university’s expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem."... Read More

Panel Urges More Public Health Funding

When the Governor’s Public Health Commission presents its report to Governor Eric Holcomb this summer on how to improve the state’s anemic health ranking, it will recommend spending an additional $240 million on public health, according to our partners at WIBC. The panel says the funding boost is necessary to get Indiana’s per person spending up to the national average.... Read More

Unemployment Flat for April

Indiana's unemployment rate remained at 2.2% for the month of April. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the state lost 3,000 private sector jobs last month.... Read More

Purdue Global Expands Flight Degree Program

Purdue University Global is expanding its professional flight program by partnering with regional flight schools. The university says the joint venture with AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which has locations in Arizona, Texas and Florida, will help students earn certificates and ratings in instrument, commercial, multi-engine and certified flight instructor.... Read More

Indy Awards $1.3M in Annual Grants Program

The city of Indianapolis and the Indy Arts Council are awarding funding to a record 75 nonprofit arts and culture organizations. The funding, which is part of the city's Annual Grants Program, will support the programming and general operations of nonprofit arts and culture organizations serving Indianapolis and Marion County.... Read More

Allison to Play Role in U.S. Army Fuel Efficiency Efforts

Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) says it will develop propulsion systems to support the U.S. Army’s conversion to more fuel-efficient tactical wheeled vehicles, which could initially generate more than $150 million for Allison’s defense end market. The Army launched its Common Tactical Truck program to replace more than 7,000 heavy trucks.... Read More

Evansville Teachers FCU to Change Name

Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union is planning to change its name to Liberty Federal Credit Union later this year when new signage will go up throughout its branch locations in Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Business Development Officer Tim Ethridge says the credit union has experienced phenomenal growth over the past two years.... Read More