The Water World project, led by Big Car Collaborative, will build a new landscape design and restore horticulture along Bean Creek and on the Tube Factory campus. It will both create gathering spaces and provide a better natural ecosystem.... Read More
As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to take a case ordering an Indiana school district to allow a transgender boy to use the facilities that align with his gender identity, the ACLU of Indiana is urging the high court to reject the case.... Read More
As the holidays wind down, many people may have leftover cardboard boxes that they want to recycle, but a component placed on those boxes makes recycling difficult: adhesives.... Read More
The funds are from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning, totaling $25 million. This round absorbed 72% of the funding, and the next round early next year will see the remaining funds.... Read More
A longstanding hamburger restaurant in downtown Fort Wayne could soon be under new ownership. Powers Hamburgers, which has been in operation since 1940 has been listed for sale. ... Read More
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to raise concern about the labor market or broader economy. Jobless claims rose to 218,000 for the week ending Dec. 23, an increase of 12,000 from the previous week.... Read More
The upcoming session will be a non-budget year in which leaders have urged their members to prioritize emergency legislation and speed — a move that would grant the 125 General Assembly members up for election more time to campaign.... Read More
Gov. Eric Holcomb selected Jefferson Garn to lead the OEA in the interim after Judge Mary Davidsen retires Friday. Garn will have a hand in both offices as he will continue to serve as the OALP deputy director and general counsel. ... Read More
The fifth-generation owner of a more than 125-year-old dairy farm in Fort Wayne says agritourism is becoming an increasingly important aspect of his farm's success. Kuehnert Dairy recently received a $100,000 grant to help create a cheese curd operation.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based Indiana Michigan Power has received approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission to build what it calls its largest solar farm to date. The Lake Trout solar plant near Montpelier will generate enough energy to power up to 73,500 homes.... Read More
The upcoming year is set to be a major one for tourism in Indianapolis, with big events including the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, NBA All-Star Weekend and multiple Taylor Swift arena concerts. Those sports and concert events are the gravy on top for Visit Indy.... Read More
The Central Indiana Land Trust has added another property to its protected lands in Putnam County. The organization says it has acquired the 27-acre Fern Cliff Addition, which is adjacent to the 157-acre Fern Cliff Nature Preserve.... Read More
The Merrillville Town Council on Tuesday officially approved a 1% food and beverage tax. The tax will now go into effect on Jan. 1, and the town says the revenue generated will support tourism and parks and recreation initiatives.... Read More
Developer Keystone Group has discovered “fragments of human remains” at the Eleven Park construction site in downtown Indianapolis, on property that was mostly occupied by the city’s first public cemetery in the 1800s.... Read More
State Rep. Denny Zent of Angola announced his intention to retire following the conclusion of his current term, becoming the second GOP state representative this month to do so. The Republican represents portions of LaGrange and Steuben counties.... Read More
Ascend Indiana says it formed partnerships with 14 colleges and universities in Indiana to connect students to career opportunities throughout the state.... Read More
A new survey shows Indiana manufacturers are adjusting their future plans due to inflation and high interest rates. The survey shows about a quarter of the 80 manufacturing companies based in Indiana believe their current financial performance is challenged.... Read More
The University of Indianapolis has unveiled a marketing campaign designed to generate interest among high school students in pursuing a teaching degree. "Let's Teach, Indiana!" is being launched in partnership with 14 high schools in Marion County.... Read More
United Way of Central Indiana has released its policy agenda ahead of the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse. The not-for-profit said it will focus on priorities to address poverty in central Indiana, including early childhood education and housing.... Read More
Shirley Heinze Land Trust is adding to the land under its control with the acquisition of 23 in the Lake County town of New Chicago. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the trust purchased the land along Deep River from the American Legion.... Read More
