Gary airport purchases fire engine with hopes of expanding capacity
The Gary / Chicago International Airport says it hopes to expand capacity and serve different types of airplanes with the purchase of a new firefighting engine.... Read More
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Purdue Extension to help communities access energy, environmental funding
The $10 million project is being led by the University of Minnesota, and Purdue Extension's Community Development program will provide technical assistance and education for communities throughout Indiana that apply for funding.... Read More
Work begins on new Muncie YMCA
Officials broke ground this week on a new, $33 million YMCA of Muncie building on the campus of Muncie Central High School. The organization also said it has surpassed the initial goal of the capital campaign of the project, but more funds are needed.... Read More
Greenwood council considering tax breaks for 2 projects
The Greenwood City Council has given preliminary approval of a 10-year tax abatement on an $8.5 million speculative building. Our partners at the Daily Journal report the council will also consider an abatement for a manufacturer's planned expansion.... Read More
Explore Evansville: Southern Indiana tourism bureau unveils new brand
Evansville's driving force in visitor and convention promotion is launching a new identity. Visit Evansville, also formerly the Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau, is rebranding itself as Explore Evansville.... Read More
Brad Chambers confirms he’s considering run for governor
Brad Chambers, Indiana’s outgoing secretary of commerce, publicly acknowledged for the first time that he’s considering entering the 2024 governor’s race.... Read More
Indy airport ranks among nation’s best in Travel + Leisure survey
Indianapolis International Airport is once again receiving high marks in Travel + Leisure's annual World's Best Awards. The Indy airport was ranked second among the travel magazine's Top 10 Favorite Domestic Airports list.... Read More
Tippecanoe County’s Wabash River Greenway awarded $25M
The $25 million federal grant will help Tippecanoe County officials complete the next phase in Wabash River Greenway expansion.... Read More
Luddy School launches semiconductor workforce initiative
The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering at Indiana University is launching an initiative designed to create a workforce pipeline for highly trained engineers and experts in microelectronics. ... Read More
Emler acquires another Indiana swim school
Emler Swim School is continuing its expansion into Indiana. The Texas-based company announced Tuesday it has acquired the Nitro Swim School location in Fort Wayne, though financial terms were not disclosed.... Read More
Hendricks Regional Health names new chief medical officer
Hendricks Regional Health has named its next chief medical officer. Dr. Ryan Van Donselaar will take over the position effective July 24.... Read More
Centra Credit Union opens branch in Corydon
Centra Credit Union is opening its newest branch in Corydon, adding to its services across central and southern Indiana.... Read More
Duke Energy awards more than $200K to hunger relief causes
The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding grants to 25 local not-for-profits. The funding totals more than $200,000 and will support local food pantries and community organizations in their purchase of canned goods, produce and other essential supplies.... Read More
Homeownership dream dwindling with high mortgage rates
As pandemic-era supply shortages began to return to normal, home prices fell, giving prospective homebuyers hope they could find something affordable. But those hopes were dashed for some who found they could not pay the high mortgage rates.... Read More
Mishawaka greenlights second phase of transformational riverwalk development
At $63 million, Phase II of The Mill promises to advance the transformation of downtown Mishawaka with more riverfront views, recreation and dining.... Read More
West Terre Haute plant nearing key federal approval
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this month announced its intent to issue two Class 6 permits for the underground injection and storage of carbon dioxide generated from a planned ammonia fertilizer plant in West Terre Haute.... Read More
Indy businesses make ‘Favorite Mom and Pop Shops’ list
Yelp and Entrepreneur Magazine have released their inaugural list of "America's Favorite Mom and Pop Shops," and two businesses in Indianapolis made the cut. The list features 150 U.S.-based businesses in 10 categories that were ranked on a variety of factors.... Read More
AM General taps Michigan company for JLTV components
South Bend-based AM General continues to move forward with plans to produce Joint Light Tactical Vehicles for the U.S. Army. The manufacturer has awarded a $300 million contract to Plasan North America in Michigan for the production of vehicle components.... Read More
Settlement reached in Sen. Tyler Johnson malpractice case
An Indiana senator’s medical malpractice case involving the 2018 death of a young woman has an “agreed resolution,” according to court records, though no other details were available.... Read More
New Fort Wayne renter neighborhood completes construction, opens doors
Developer Next Chapter Meadows constructed the neighborhood named Dupont Meadows with a $57 million investment based on a concept popular in the Southeastern U.S. The houses are meant for renters and cater to a population of Americans who decide to rent but don't want to live in an apartment.... Read More