85 counties opt in to public health funding before deadline
Five Indiana counties are choosing to give up a combined maximum of $3.3 million in enhanced public health funding from the state in 2024.... Read More
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Indiana’s clean water funding set to double
CWI was created to provide assistance to landowners and conservation groups looking to support efforts to reduce nonpoint water pollution. This could come in the form of education, technical assistance, training and cost-sharing programs.... Read More
Greenfield tech company bullish on growth in health care, life sciences space
Sonicu provides temperature and environmental monitoring for health care and life sciences customers, including all pharmacies at every IU Health hospital to make sure each fridge and freezer is keeping medication and vaccines at the right temperature.... Read More
River Ridge approves infrastructure investment, land sale negotiations
The River Ridge Development Authority board of directors has authorized $2 million in infrastructure improvements at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Charlestown. The RRDA also approved negotiations for two potential land sales totaling nearly 100 acres.... Read More
Indiana leaders submit application for federal tech hub designation
Heartland Bioworks, a consortium of Hoosier stakeholders in the fields of advanced manufacturing and biotechnology, has submitted an application to the Economic Development Administration for official designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub.... Read More
Indiana, Kentucky apply for federal grant to support bridge project
The states are applying for a 632.3 million federal grant to fund the Interstate 69 Ohio River Crossing project in both Henderson, Kentucky, and Evansville.... Read More
IDOE names 10 finalists for Teacher of the Year
The Indiana Department of Education has named 10 finalists for its annual Teacher of the Year prize. The winning teacher will go on to represent the state at the national level.... Read More
Ready Schools adds three counties to new cohort
Three school districts have been selected for Regional Opportunity Initiatives' fourth Ready Schools cohort. The program is an initiative to align K-12 curricular and programming offerings to educational and workforce needs in the Indiana Uplands region. ... Read More
Ground broken on Indiana Law Enforcement Academy expansion
The $95 million Indiana Law Enforcement Academy expansion is expected to bring new dorms, classrooms and training facilities.... Read More
Caring for caregivers: Indiana docs’ Alzheimer’s plan elevated to national stage
A “revolutionary” new way to care for families facing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias—created right here in Indiana—is now spreading across the country. Its creators say it marks a paradigm shift, because the care model pays as much attention to...... Read More
Zimmer Biomet names new CEO
Warsaw-based Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. has tapped Ivan Tornos as the company's new president and CEO, the medical device manufacturer announced Tuesday. Tornos has served as chief operating officer since 2021.... Read More
Indiana Landmarks unveils 2023 ’10 Most Endangered’ list
Indiana Landmarks has released its annual list of the 10 Most Endangered landmarks throughout the state. The organization says the places on the list often face a multitude of problems, including abandonment, neglect, or owners who lack money for repairs.... Read More
IPS seeks relief from law on selling buildings to charters for $1
IPS says its decision to share revenue from a 2018 ballot measure exempts it from Indiana’s so-called $1 law, but charter school supporters disagree.... Read More
Carmel startup NeurAxis raises $6.6M in IPO
The company, which is developing electrical-nerve stimulation therapies for children, went public this month at an initial price of $6 a share—lower than the range of $7 to $9 a share it announced in February.... Read More
Huntington Bank names new Indiana market president
Huntington National Bank announced Monday that Scott Ransburg will serve as the new Indiana market president after Joe Breen retires from the role in September. Ransburg has led a 33-year career in finance and has been with Huntington since 2016.... Read More
Four southern Indiana programs granted $250K for digital equity initiatives
Southern Indiana not-for-profit Regional Opportunity Initiatives is awarding nearly $250,000 to four local organizations. The funding will support projects ranging from the distribution of wireless hotspots to digital literacy course offerings.... Read More
‘Great way to say thank you’: Evansville companies donate pickleball equipment to fire department
Escalade Sports and Evansville Garage Doors presented $12,500 worth of ONIX pickleball equipment to the fire department to thank crews for containing two warehouse fires last year.... Read More
Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek trade, source says
The Indianapolis Colts have given disgruntled running back Jonathan Taylor permission to find a trade partner, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. Taylor has not practiced since the end of last season because of ankle surgery.... Read More
South Bend Airport building capacity with $70M repavement project
Travel is expected to continue as planned as South Bend International Airport works through a $70 million project to reconstruct taxiway. Airport staff say the closures have not affected travel and are not expected to through football season this fall.... Read More
Terre Haute Casino looking to add hundreds of workers
As Churchill Downs Inc. nears the planned spring opening of the new Terre Haute Casino Resort, the developer is beginning to fill the first of what is expected to be 500 new jobs. PlayIndiana reports interviews have begun for a variety of positions.... Read More