Ridley Tower in Marion wins restoration prize

Indiana Landmarks awarded its Renaissance Award to the developer behind the $9 million restoration of the historic Marion National Bank, now known as Ridley Tower. The award is given in recognition of "the revitalization of long-decaying historic properties."... Read More

Riley High School’s Project Lead The Way program gets national recognition

A high school in South Bend recently earned the Project Lead the Way Distinguished High School designation for the fifth year in a row. The designation recognizes Riley High School for helping its students take ownership of their education by increasing access, engagement and achievement in their PLTW programs. Riley High is the only school in northern Indiana to receive the designation for five consecutive years.... Read More

Purdue board endorses One Health initiative

The Purdue University Board of Trustees gave its endorsement of the university's One Health initiative. The university said that One Health will "bolster the deep connections and research opportunities offered through Purdue University in Indianapolis."... Read More

Westfield unveils 8-year, $186M infrastructure plan

Westfield is a rapidly growing city, but much of its infrastructure is stuck in the past. What used to be country roads are now major thoroughfares in a city that has grown from 21,000 people in 2008 to more than 54,000. So the city’s planners compiled a...... Read More

Indiana State baseball coach resigns

Indiana State University Head Baseball Coach Mitch Hannahs has stepped down, the university announced Saturday. The two-time Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year, will become the new head coach at the University of South Florida.... Read More

Entrepreneurs charged up over next venture

Robert Laikin and Larry Paulson are at it again. The two longtime business partners who made their fortunes in the cell phone industry are turning their sights to manufacturing high-density batteries for industrial uses.... Read More

Wawa breaks ground on first Indiana store

With a goose mascot parading around and an airplane flying overhead with a banner, Pennsylvania-based Wawa Inc. broke ground Thursday on its first convenience store and gas station in Indiana. The store is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2025.... Read More

State awards $81M through Broadband Grant Program

Gov. Eric Holcomb's office said Thursday that it has awarded an additional $81.5 million in the final round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. The funding will provide broadband infrastructure to more than 34,000 homes and businesses in...... Read More

Fort Wayne airport begins new service to Detroit

Nonstop air service to and from Detroit officially returns to Fort Wayne International Airport beginning Friday. The route left the Fort Wayne market in October 2022 due to the pilot shortage, and its return is being heralded as a "major win" for the city.... Read More