New dean appointed for Saint Joseph’s College

Marian University's Saint Joseph's College has a new vice president and dean. The university announced Thursday that Bessie Rigakos assumed the role this week after previously serving as dean of academics at the two-year college on Marian's Indianapolis campus.... Read More

Companies hope to turn All-Star fans into customers

Dozens of retail pop-ups and event activations are popping up around downtown this weekend as NBA sponsors seek to connect with consumers in quirky ways in an effort to create a lasting brand impression. Many companies will also be rolling out new...... Read More

Manchester University accepting Indiana College Core

Manchester University is now accepting the Indiana College Core, a block of 30 credit hours of college-level coursework that high school students earn to save time and money toward their higher education. Implemented in 2012, the Indiana College Core...... Read More

Biotech company to close Lafayette plant

A biotechnology company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey is planning to close its facility in Lafayette. In a notice to the state, Integra LifeSciences said the move will result in the layoffs of 60 employees by the end of April.... Read More

Shoe Carnival adds Wisconsin footwear retailer

Evansville-based Shoe Carnival Inc. has acquired Rogan Shoes Inc., a family-owned footwear company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin. The all-cash deal, which adds 28 stores to Shoe Carnival's portfolio, is valued at $45 million.... Read More

Census: Indiana’s ag production totals $18B

Indiana remains a top agricultural state, according to newly released agricultural census data from the USDA. The census data, which is collected every five years, shows Indiana's agricultural products are valued at more than $18 billion.... Read More

Tweaks lowering property taxes face opposition

To make a maximum levy appeal based on three-year assessed value growth — the most common appeal type — the growth must exceed a statewide average growth quotient by at least 2%. New legislation would raise that that to 4%, drawing opposition from multiple local units of government Tuesday.... Read More

Gary Air Show dates announced

Jets will take to the sky for the 2024 Gary Air Show on Aug. 17-18, the city announced Tuesday. The primary viewing section will be at Marquette Park, which will have food, vendors, and beachfront activities. The lineup of performers is still being finalized.... Read More