Allen County touts ‘historic’ growth in 2024
According to Greater Fort Wayne Inc. (GFW), the county saw more than $2.6 billion in new private investment and just over 1,000 new job commitments.... Read More
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Plans progressing for Microsoft’s northern Indiana data centers
While construction has yet to begin, planning is continuing to move forward for Microsoft's planned data centers in St. Joseph County and La Porte, according to our partners at WSBT-TV. County officials say they expect both projects to progress this year.... Read More
Historic Knox County Poor Asylum demolished after years of neglect
A historic facility in Vincennes is no more after efforts to save it for potential reuse fell through. Indiana Landmarks says the Knox County Poor Asylum, built in 1882, has been demolished following approval from the Knox County Board of Commissioners.... Read More
Avian flu found at Jay County turkey farm
For the first time in nearly a year, a case of avian flu has been detected at an Indiana turkey farm. The State Board of Animal Health says the new case involves a commercial turkey operation in Jay County, though the name of the farm was not released.... Read More
Kokomo Jackrabbits cancel 2025 season amid legal drama
In a statement posted to Facebook, the team said that "legal matters beyond our control" led to the decision and "questions remain for the foreseeable future."... Read More
Plans ramping up for Evansville workforce housing project
Plans for a former furniture factory near downtown Evansville could be moving forward this year. Our partners at WEHT-TV report officials hope to begin work in earnest to transform the Karges building into workforce housing this spring.... Read More
Union president praises block of U.S. Steel sale; Gary mayor ‘disappointed’
The president of the United Steelworkers union says President Joe Biden's decision on Friday to block Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel was the "right move for our members and for America's national security."... Read More
Director of Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture retires
James Mintert, director of the Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture and a professor in Purdue's Department of Agricultural Economics, has retired. Mintert spent the last decade leading the center and has been with Purdue since 15 years.... Read More
Chicago Skyway toll gets another increase
The toll bridge connecting northwest Indiana to Chicago has risen once again. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the toll on the Chicago Skyway for two-axle vehicles—including passenger vehicles and light trucks—increased to $7.80 on Jan. 1.... Read More
Deaconess acquires land in northern Vanderburgh County
Evansville-based Deaconess Health System has acquired about 77 acres of land near U.S. 41 in northern Vanderburgh County. The health system bought the property for $3.4 million, though what will become of the site is not yet known.... Read More