Marek Mazurek

Valpo brewery expanding to La Porte

A $200,000 grant from the LaPorte Urban Enterprise League is helping bring Blockhead Beerworks to downtown LaPorte. The brewpub will go into the newly renovated Carpenters Union Hall.... Read More

Microsoft projects continue in northern Indiana amid increased Wall Street scrutiny

A recent Wall Street report indicates Microsoft is scaling back its data center commitments in certain sectors. Officials in northern Indiana say they're still operating as normal with the tech giant as construction nears.... Read More

Shareholders approve $8.4B acquisition of Berry Global

Amcor is acquiring Berry Global in an all-stock deal valued around $8.4 billion. Berry said in a news release Wednesday the merger was approved by more than 98% of shareholders who voted for both companies.... Read More

Indiana Dunes faces Trump staff cuts. Will the park carry on as normal?

Five staffers at the Indiana Dunes National Park were fired in February as part of the Trump Administration's goal to cut the federal workforce. Whether the park will remain an economic engine for the region with a reduced staff remains to be seen.... Read More

IU trustees give university president Pamela Whitten five-year contract extension

Indiana University's board of trustees voted 8-1 to extend president Pamela Whitten's contract through 2031. That's in addition to a $200,000 annual raise. Whitten has faced criticism for her handling of protests and a perceived encroachment on academic freedom. ... Read More

Bill to explore Illinois-Indiana border passes the House

Indiana House passes bill to explore border counties seceding from Illinois. The measure passed along party lines, with Democrats saying they also feel underrepresented by Indiana's state government.... Read More

Could Indianapolis get a casino? Lawmakers signal very early signs of support

A casino operator in Rising Sun wanted to move its license to New Haven. Discussions over that now-dead proposal have revealed interest in bringing a casino to downtown Indianapolis from two state senators.... Read More

Fort Wayne eyes major youth sports complex in heart of city

Fort Wayne unveiled plans for a $60 million youth sports fieldhouse near the city's downtown. The city hopes the unique urban location makes it stand out, though there is competition from nearby Fields of Grace in New Haven. Can the area support two youth sports complexes?... Read More

Autoparts company formerly owned by Mike Braun agrees to settlement in air pollution lawsuit

Meyer Distribution is paying out over $9 million in total related to a federal lawsuit. The suit alleges Meyer sold products that intentionally bypassed federal air pollution standards. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is a founder and ex-CEO of Meyer.... Read More

Ivy Tech starts EMT program in Muncie thanks to Ball Brothers funding

Ivy Tech is using Ball Brothers Foundation funding to start an EMT certification program at the school's Muncie Campus. The school sees the program as a first step for students who want to go into Ivy Tech's nursing program or pursue other certifications. ... Read More