Officials from Indiana and Taiwan signed letters of intent Thursday for the east-Asian nation to buy $6 billion worth of U.S. corn and soy products by 2029. The move is welcome for Hoosier farmers who are struggling amid the trade war between U.S. and China.... Read More
The University of Notre Dame is renaming its School of Architecture after receiving a $150 million gift from alumnus Matthew Walsh and his wife, Joyce. The university said the gift will "significantly expand" the school's long-term vision.... Read More
Evansville-based Shoe Carnival Inc. has promoted Kerry Jackson to executive vice president and chief financial officer. Jackson succeeds Patrick Edwards, who is remaining with the footwear retailer as senior vice president and treasurer.... Read More
After more than a year of construction, Fort Wayne-based WaterFurnace International has cut the ribbon on its $14 million headquarters expansion. The 173,000-square-foot addition nearly triples the amount of space for the geothermal HVAC manufacturer.... Read More
In January 2022, Elmer Waggoner arrived at a hospital with COVID-19. By March 3, he was negative for the virus — and on March 29, he was dead. He’d developed necrotizing fasciitis from a bed sore.... Read More
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita unveiled a new anti-DEI policy on Thursday, this time seeking to prevent any outside law firm representing the state from engaging in “unconstitutional” diversity, equity and inclusion practices.... Read More
The city of South Bend will host its annual Fusion Fest this weekend at Howard Park, featuring two days of food, live performances and cultural activities. Organizers said the event will include more than 100 food vendors, artisans, performers and demonstrations ...... Read More
The University of Southern Indiana's Romain College of Business is launching an internship program designed to give seniors an opportunity to gain hands-on, professional experience in an international setting.... Read More
The 17 projects will share in $131 million, which comes from a $250 million allocation provided by Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. for READI 2.0 to specifically address blight reduction and arts and culture initiatives.... Read More
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has given the green light for Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co. to establish a new subsidiary, GenCo, designed to provide power to data centers.... Read More
A nonstop transatlantic flight schedule between Indianapolis and Ireland that was launched in May will be expanded during the summer travel season next year, Indianapolis International Airport announced Thursday.... Read More
Members of the General Assembly heard from consultants Wednesday about the potential benefits of setting utility rates over multiple years — rather than approving them annually.... Read More
Fort Wayne-based music retailer Sweetwater is preparing to turn up the volume and welcome thousands of visitors this weekend for the second annual GuitarFest.... Read More
Muncie-based First Merchants Corp. is planning to add First Savings Financial Group Inc. in Jeffersonville to its portfolio through a merger agreement announced Thursday morning.... Read More
The latest approval by the U.S. Steel board is for $200 million to improve the hot strip mill at Gary Works. The steelmaker said the move will optimize production costs and expand premium product offerings, including heavy gauge line pipe and automotive steel.... Read More
The Indiana Economic Development Corp.’s board of directors has approved the public release of a forensic audit of the agency and affiliated entities—but it will be next week before the public gets a look at the document.... Read More
Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report the Merrillville-based utility has filed its plan with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to build the 2,300-megawatt facility at the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station in Wheatfield.... Read More
The University of Notre Dame said Wednesday that its board of trustees has convened a special committee to oversee an external investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by former rector Rev. Thomas King.... Read More
The executive director of Indiana’s public retirement system cautioned lawmakers Wednesday that an effort to aggressively pay down unfunded liabilities won’t immediately free up more dollars — instead saying further analysis would be needed.... Read More
Farm Business Farm Management, an Illinois-based cooperative that specializes in financial management and accounting services for farmers has expanded into Indiana with locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis.... Read More
