Holcomb talks priorities for next governor

Gov. Eric Holcomb recently penned an extensive opinion piece that outlines what he believes are the priorities for the individuals running to become Indiana's next governor. In an extended interview, the governor said his top goal is that continuity continues.... Read More

Evansville entrepreneur named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30

In an interview for an upcoming edition of IIB's Evansville Region Report newsletter, Massey said being named to the Forbes list was complete surprise and gave credit to his team and supporters he's worked with over the years, including at Purdue and in Evansville.... Read More

Notre Dame cancer researchers send experiment to space

University of Notre Dame researchers sent brain cancer research to new heights aboard NASA’s 30th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission on Thursday. Capitalizing on the microgravity environment aboard the International Space Station, assistant professor Meenal Datta, an affiliate of Notre Dame’s Harper Cancer Research Institute, seeks new insight into human biology.... Read More

Indiana farms receive Hoosier Homestead Award

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb presented 59 farming families with the Hoosier Homestead Award on Friday. The recognition honors farms that been owned by the same family for more than 100 years.... Read More

600K people will visit Indiana during the eclipse. Here’s how rural communities are preparing

Rural and small communities across southern Indiana have spent months to years planning for the eclipse, which is expected to bring the largest amount of people ever to some parts of the region. Being in the path of totality presents a truly unique opportunity for counties to entice visitors to come back later while also serving as a significant preparation challenge for areas already low on resources, infrastructure and manpower. ... Read More

Gambling regulators largely mum on legislative hit

Indiana gambling regulators on Thursday brushed off concerns over the effects of a targeted, last-minute legislative change to the agency’s budget and casino fines. Statehouse Republicans this month finalized legislation increasing lawmaker oversight over...... Read More

IU, Crane ink educational services agreement

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division and Indiana University have signed their first Education Services Agreement. NSWC Crane Technical Director Angela Lewis said the agreement will allow Crane's workforce to further develop leadership skills and...... Read More

Madison making moves with music

Nashville, Tennessee has used music as an economic development driver, and now communities around Indiana are trying to do the same, including the quaint river town of Madison. The efforts are paying off, to the tune of $35 million for the region's economy.... Read More

University of Saint Francis names new president

The University of Saint Francis on Thursday announced Lance Richey as its next president. Richey has been serving in the role on an interim basis since last May, about a month after former President Rev. Eric Zimmer announced plans to step down.... Read More

GOP gubernatorial debate to be broadcast statewide

Nexstar Media Group on Thursday announced that next week's debate featuring the top four Republican candidates for governor will be broadcast on all of its stations across Indiana. The March 26 debate will originate from the Fox59 studios in Indianapolis. ... Read More