different look today on the field, court, or in the front office. The civil rights law, introduced to Congress by Indiana Senator Birch Bayh, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. ... Read More
The Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission has approved an economic development agreement for a major mixed-used development in the city's downtown. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the RDC also approved up to $3.3 million in tax increment financing bonds for The Linc.... Read More
The Indiana Gaming Commission says nearly $410 million in wagers were placed in February at Indiana's sportsbooks, which is a drop from January but up from $274 million wagered in the same month last year.... Read More
Hello Nature in Anderson and North Manchester-based MPS Egg Farms announced plans last month to partner on a $50M Indiana-based specialty fertilizer manufacturing facility. Hello Nature Chief Executive Officer Luca Bonini joins AgriNovus Indiana CEO Mitch Frazier on this week’s episode of the Ag+Bio+Science podcast to talk about the company’s new venture.... Read More
Wisconsin-based Geronimo Hospitality Group has named Caralyn Wogan general manager of The Garage Food Hall in the Bottleworks District in downtown Indianapolis. Wogan most recently served as GM of food and beverage operations at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.... Read More
The Hamilton County Commissioners and County Council are planning to set aside $5 million for affordable housing. The county says half of the funds for affordable housing projects would come from the current round of American Rescue Plan Act funding.... Read More
In advance of the 2022 shipping season, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Partnership says it plans to build upon last year’s boost in shipments, including Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor... Read More
A new foundation has been created to lead the physical development of the WestGate@Crane Technology Park in Odon. The Uplands Science and Technology Foundation aims to grow the park’s capabilities in areas such as microelectronics, artificial intelligence, and hypersonics.... Read More
For nearly a century, Kamm & Schellinger Brewery boomed along the St. Joseph River, at one time producing more than 75,000 barrels of beer per year. But time has taken its toll on the pre-Civil War era building in Mishawaka that has sent empty for several decades. Indiana Landmarks has placed the brewery on its 10 Most Endangered list.... Read More
South Bend-based Beacon Health System says it is donating tens of thousands of dollars of medical supplies to help Ukrainian people caught-up in the war with Russia, ... Read More
West Lafayette-based On Target Laboratories Inc. has announced a clinical research and product development collaboration with Mauna Kea Technologies in Paris. On Target says the partnership aims to improve the identification and diagnosis of pulmonary cancers.... Read More
A horse boarding business is expected to open in Madison County following unanimous approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Our partners at The Herald Bulletin report the special use request from Kelly DeLulle will allow for the horse boarding facility, as well as construction of housing for seasonal workers.... Read More
The University of Evansville announced late Friday that Mark Spencer is stepping down as director of athletics. The news followed an earlier report from our partners at WEHT-TV that Spencer's contract was not expected to be renewed.... Read More
WGU Indiana is offering a new online master's degree through its College of Health Professions. WGU says the Master’s of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree will help address a critical shortage of mental health providers throughout the state.... Read More
Columbus Regional Health says it is planning to move ahead with construction of a 36,000-square-foot medical facility on the city’s west side, even though broader plans for a mixed-use development on the remainder of the property are unclear.... Read More
The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding more than $300,000 in grants to two dozen K-12 education programs in communities around Indiana. The foundation says the grants will support a variety of educational programming, including summer reading programs, STEM education, programs that support underrepresented, low-income or diverse populations, as well as efforts to reverse academic declines caused by COVID-19. ... Read More
Thousands of Hoosier students and parents will descend on Lucas Oil Stadium this weekend for the Indiana VEX Robotics State Championship... Read More
It was 50 years ago that Title IX was passed and there is a distinct Hoosier connection to this consequential legislation for women and girls. Purdue University Athletics Senior Associate Athletics Director Nancy Cross has more on how Title IX has impacted her career and accelerated change in women’s athletics.... Read More
The Bethel University Board of Trustees has unanimously approved Barbara Bellefeuille as the university's eighth president. She has served in the role on an interim basis since June 2021 and is the first woman to hold the position.... Read More
Indy Parks is looking to fill more than 400 positions for the summer season, and it is offering new incentives to “sweeten the pot.” ... Read More
