The city of Kokomo for decades has been known for its history in the automotive industry, dating back to the 1890s, when Elwood Haynes invented the first commercially successful gas powered automobile in the United States.... Read More
Nearly half of the gas stations in the city of Hammond have petitioned for an exemption to an ordinance requiring all gas stations to close overnight beginning next month. The ordinance was approved in August as a means to curb crime in the city.... Read More
Merrillville-based NiSource Inc. has cleared a key hurdle in the proposed sale of a minority interest in its Northern Indiana Public Service Co. subsidiary. The $2.1 billion deal has received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.... Read More
New Albany-based Midwest Metal Works is growing its southern Indiana operations. The steel fabricator and manufacturer plans to invest nearly $1.4 million to add new machinery and boost training to increase production, adding 12 jobs in the process.... Read More
Indiana's unemployment rate rose to 3.6% in September, up from 3.4% in August. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Friday the state added 7,300 private sector jobs over the previous month.... Read More
The Indiana National Guard, along with Gov. Eric Holcomb, broke ground Thursday on its newest readiness center. The facility, in the Hamilton County town of Atlanta, will house about 300 Hoosier Guardsmen from three units.... Read More
Michigan-based NYX LLC is making temporary layoffs at its manufacturing facility in New Albany. The automotive interior components manufacturer told the Indiana Department of Workforce Development the move will affect 100 employees.... Read More
Purdue University on Wednesday announced the launch of the Institute for Advanced System Integration and Packaging, or ASIP. The institute will have a focus on research to more quickly design and build microelectronic systems to improve reliability and reduce costs.... Read More
Kokomo-based floral hardgoods company Syndicate Sales has added three companies to its portfolio. While financial terms were not disclosed, the company said the acquisitions will enable it to expand product offerings and provide more manufacturing services.... Read More
The success of Taylor Swift has been seen in stadiums and movie theaters across the globe, and now, it is moving into the world of academia. Indiana University will play host next month to a conference known as Taylor Swift: The Conference Era.... Read More
