State Releases 2021 IREAD-3 Results
The Indiana Department of Education has released results from the spring and summer 2021 IREAD-3 assessment. The results of the test, which is designed to measure the development of foundational readi... Read More
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ISU’s Hulman Center to Install High Tech Video Boards
Hulman Center at Indiana State University will have a new scoreboard and high resolution video boards thanks to the Hulman-George family. The family gave ISU $2 million to help cover the expense of th... Read More
Manufacturer Details Greencastle Layoffs
An automotive components manufacturer has announced plans to lay off 125 workers at its Greencastle facility. In a notice to the state, International Automotive Components said the move is due to "unf... Read More
Notre Dame, Lockheed Martin Formalize Partnership
The University of Notre Dame and Maryland-based Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) have signed a Master Research Agreement to collaborate on advanced aerospace research. The two have previously partner... Read More
East Chicago Company Acquired
An electrical infrastructure services provider in East Chicago is under new ownership. Midwestern Electric Inc. has been acquired by Canadian private equity firm CAI Capital Partners, though financial... Read More
PNW Study Reveals Economic Impact on Northwest Indiana
A new economic impact study commissioned by Purdue University Northwest reveals the school adds nearly $750 million in total income annually in the region and supports more than 10,000 direct jobs. Th... Read More
Foellinger Foundation Kicks Off Thrive Initiative
Fort Wayne-based Foellinger Foundation has launched an effort to support local neighborhoods. The Thrive Initiative will provide a nearly $900,000 investment to nonprofits on the city's southeast side... Read More
New Funding for Anti-Drug Overdose Program
The state of Indiana says it will fund $1.7 million towards the implementation of statewide program to reach Hoosiers who are at risk for drug overdose. The Harm Reduction Street Outreach teams is a... Read More
Quarterly Profit Narrows for Kimball Electronics
Jasper-based Kimball Electronics Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) is reporting fiscal first quarter net income of $2.6 million, down from $16.8 million during the same period a year ago. Chief Executive Officer Dona... Read More
First Merchants Details Merger with Michigan Bank
Muncie-based First Merchants Corp. (Nasdaq: FRME) has announced a more than $320 million merger agreement with Level One Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: LEVL) in Michigan. First Merchants says when the deal is... Read More
Ascension St Vincent Opens New Burn Center
Indianapolis-based Ascension St. Vincent says it has opened a new adult and pediatric burn center at its main campus on 86th Street in Indianapolis. The announcement comes as the health system says it... Read More
State to File Lawsuit Over OSHA Vaccine Mandate
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita says the state will file a lawsuit against the Biden administration over the new emergency temporary standard issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administ... Read More
Regenstrief Secures Contract to Protect COVID Research Data
The Indianapolis-based Regenstrief Institute will continue its partnership with the National Institutes of Health as part of a national consortium collecting medical data on COVID-19. Regenstrief says... Read More
Evansville Skate Park Project Advances
The city of Evansville is moving forward with plans for a new skate park along the downtown riverfront. City officials say more than $800,000 have been raised to put towards the Sunset Skatepark proje... Read More
Delaware County Approves Two Solar Energy Projects
Delaware County is embracing the renewable energy space as it announced the development of two solar farms. County officials recently approved the projects that will be built near the towns of Gaston... Read More
Rebranding Brings ‘Indiana Owned’ Businesses to Light
What started in 2014 as a simple directory for businesses throughout the state has grown into an association of Indiana-owned businesses that aims to help consumers shop local. Indiana Originals recen... Read More
Union Street Market Unveils First Offerings
The food hall and public market at the Electric Works mixed-use innovation district in downtown Fort Wayne has named its first merchants. Union Street Market says the merchants will begin operating wh... Read More
Kelley Forecast Shows Labor Shortages to Continue in 2022
An annual economic forecast from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business shows the economy will remain “somewhat resilient” amid challenges stemming from the pandemic, such as the supply chai... Read More
Another Nonstop Added at Indy Airport
The number of nonstop flights out of Indianapolis International Airport continues to grow. United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAL) says it will launch a seasonal nonstop flight to Orlando beginning next month.... Read More
Quarterly Profit Drops for Zimmer Biomet
Warsaw-based Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ZBH) is reporting third quarter net income of $146 million, down from $243 million during the same period last year. Chief Executive Officer Bryan Hanso... Read More