State to break ground on new northwest Indiana prison

Gov. Eric Holcomb will join other state officials Thursday to break ground on a $1.2 billion correctional facility in northwest Indiana. The prison, funding for which was approved last month, will be built near the existing Westville Correctional Facility.... Read More

Survey: Young farmers optimistic despite concerns

Financial health and succession are two big concerns weighing on some of the state's farmers and agribusiness owners, according to a new Indiana Farm Bureau survey. A trend also emerged showing younger farmers are more optimistic about business prospects.... Read More

More broadband access coming to Lawrence County

About 1,200 more people in Lawrence County will have more secure access to the internet as AT&T announces plans for a fiber-powered broadband project. The development is amidst private companies and state initiatives alike expanding broadband access in rural Indiana.... Read More

IU to map, expand tree canopy across state with federal grant

Using a $5 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant, the Indiana University Environmental Resilience Institute is seeking to increase the percentage of Hoosier municipalities planning and managing their tree cover. Its goal is a 20% increase and to plant and support 2,500 trees in disadvantaged communities.... Read More

Mount Vernon port to acquire crane with federal grant

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.25 million grant to the Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon. The funding will help the port acquire a heavy-lift crane, which will support the handling of new large project cargo and dimensional steel shipments.... Read More