A strain of avian flu that can cause high mortality rates among birds has been confirmed at a commercial turkey farm in southern Indiana, federal and state agencies said Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza at the farm in Dubois County.... Read More
The Ports of Indiana has a new cargo terminal operator for its Jeffersonville Port. Indiana Cargo Crossroads, a partnership between the Ports of Indiana and Superior River Terminals Indiana, will provide stevedoring and distribution services.... Read More
The University of Evansville has received a $1.9 million gift from the Nancy Shepard Estate that will be used to support the UE Music Conservatory. The university says the funds will be allocated to three areas: the Nancy L. Shepard Endowed Scholarship for Wind and Percussion Students, the O. Wesley Shepard Memorial Scholarship, and the Nancy L. and O. Wesley Shepard Endowed Guest Artist Series.... Read More
Indianapolis-based CertaSite, a commercial fire protection and life safety company, has acquired Teasley Fire Protection headquartered in Kentucky. CertaSite says the acquisition will allow the company to grow its customer base and expand its services in the Frankfort market.... Read More
The NBA 2K League has announced plans to move its in-person competition to Indianapolis for the league’s 2022 season... Read More
The city of Fort Wayne is planning to acquire three buildings to house some of its public works and public safety offices. Mayor Tom Henry's office says the city plans to invest nearly $15 million to purchase the buildings at the Avenue of Autos, which will create a "significant cost savings" for taxpayers.... Read More
The Purdue University College of Education has launched a program it says will help address the teacher shortage in Indiana and benefit students who decide to become teachers late in their undergraduate studies. The Boilermaker Track to Teaching gives Purdue juniors and seniors a path to obtaining an Indiana Secondary teaching license that didn't previously exist. ... Read More
Columbus-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) says it is buying Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a Connecticut-based manufacturer of engine braking and cylinder deactivation systems.... Read More
The University of Southern Indiana says it has accepted an invitation to join the Ohio Valley Conference as it looks to move to Division I athletics. The university says the partnership will allow it to submit a formal bid for reclassification in the NCAA ahead of the June 1 deadline.... Read More
The city of Muncie has reached a deal with Cincinnati-based developer Miller Valentine Construction for City View 2, a $11.8 million single-family workforce housing development. The city says the housing will start as rental units, with options to purchase in the future.... Read More
Indiana University's board of trustees has approved the architectural design for the IU School of Medicine's new Medical Education Building in Indianapolis. IU says the 11-story, 325,000-square-foot facility will be used to address instructional and research needs of programs.... Read More
The Republican leader of the Indiana House has resigned his executive position with the organization that runs the SAT college admissions test, saying he wants to focus on his legislative duties.... Read More
The executive director of the Daviess County Economic Development Corp. says the planned construction of a $14.5 million housing project in the city of Washington sends a signal the community is ready to unlock economic development. ... Read More
Columbus-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) says it has agreed to purchase the remaining share of its joint venture with Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: WPRT) in Canada. The joint venture, which ended on December 31, was created for the development of natural gas engines.... Read More
The Indiana University Board of Trustees has approved increases in room and board rates for several of its campuses. The university says the increases for the 2022-23 academic year are smallest in more than a decade.... Read More
Washington DC-based digital information technology company MetroStar has announced plans to expands its operations in Indiana. ... Read More
Anderson-based Bankable has named Jennifer Hall its new executive director. The nonprofit says Adam Hoeksema is stepping down from the position and is planning to take on a part-time role as strategic business advisor.... Read More
The University of Southern Indiana will Wednesday announce its Division I conference affiliation. The university says the affiliation is the next step before it can make a formal bid to the NCAA to move to Division I athletics.... Read More
Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc. (NYSE: SPG) is reporting full-year Funds From Operations of $4.5 billion, compared to $3.2 billion in 2020. Chief Executive Officer David Simon said it was a very productive year for the company with an increase in occupancy at its U.S. malls and outlets.... Read More
Texas-based AppleGate Recovery has acquired Lucina Treatment Centers, a group of five opioid treatment centers in central and northeastern Indiana. AppleGate, a subsidiary of BayMark Health Services, says the acquisition includes two Indianapolis offices as well as locations in Kokomo, Muncie and Fort Wayne.... Read More
