A new machining business in Starke County is now open after cutting the ribbon this week on its new facility in the Knox Industrial Park. Wakal Machining LLC was founded by veteran tool and die maker Bill Wakal and his wife, Sherry.... Read More
Leaders of the United Steelworkers are expressing their concerns with the proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel. The union said the proposed sale was sprung on the union on Dec. 18 when the deal was announced.... Read More
Indiana State University Director of Athletics Sherard Clinkscales has stepped down from his position. The university announced Tuesday that Clinkscales, who has served in the role since 2016, left to pursue other opportunities.... Read More
The parent of Peoples Bank in Munster has agreed to a consent order from the FDIC and the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions. The order accuses Finward Bancorp of "unsafe and unsound banking practices" related to the Bank Secrecy Act, or BSA.... Read More
The Indiana Department of Transportation is accepting applications for projects that could receive funding through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. The program provides grants to support local road and bridge projects statewide.... Read More
Numerous cities around Indiana have new mayors taking office this week, but three of them have received a bit of a boost to help them through their first 100 days. The mayors joined newly elected leaders from from two dozen other cities in November for...... Read More
A machine shop in the Grant County town of Matthews has been destroyed after a massive fire last week. Our partners at CBS4 report the Jennerjahn Machine building caught fire while the business was closed and fire crews deemed the structure a total loss.... Read More
Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun has made a series of appointments as his administration gets underway this week. They include one new appointment, two promotions and several leaders retaining their positions.... Read More
Auburn-based not-for-profit Fortify Life is growing its capacity to serve individuals in need, thanks to a $600,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis. The funding will allow the organization to nearly double the amount of space.... Read More
Nearly 89% of Indiana high school students graduated in 2023, the Indiana Department of Education said Friday. This year's number is up from 86.52% in 2022 and is the second-highest graduation rate since the state began collecting data in 2012.... Read More
