Newsweek is out with its annual ranking of "America's Most Responsible Companies" for 2026, and 11 Indiana companies are included. The 600 companies are ranked based on three areas of corporate social responsibility: environmental, social, and governance.... Read More
Economist Jim Bullard says he’s optimistic about the U.S. economy in 2026—in part because of the billions of dollars that tech firms continue to pour into artificial intelligence technology and infrastructure.... Read More
A coalition supporting Indianapolis Public Schools is blasting a task force’s proposals to dilute the power of the elected school board, and is also calling for IPS to have the power to authorize charter schools.... Read More
Kids Innovative Developmental Services Inc. owner and President Shellie King noticed that many people with disabilities face “the cliff,” or a sudden loss of services after high school graduation.... Read More
Elected officials and business leaders from northeast Indiana are all-in on a new casino in their region. Lawmakers, however, aren’t showing their cards yet, as the Legislature kicks off what’s expected to be a busy legislative session for gambling licenses.... Read More
Greene County General Hospital is planning to discontinue obstetric services at the end of January. The hospital said the move is part of a planned transition in response to what it calls long-term trends affecting rural hospitals across the country.... Read More
As things stand now, the cellphone ban applies only to instructional time, and teachers are allowed to let students use their phones in class for learning. But more restrictions could be on the way.... Read More
FreshRealm, a Lancaster, Texas-based food-production company, plans to permanently close its Indianapolis plant early next year, ending employment for all 168 workers at the facility.... Read More
Fort Wayne’s Public Works Division, Fort Wayne Trails and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources this week heralded the completion of the $4.2 million, 1.7-mile path that runs from Icy Way to Washington Center Road.... Read More
Amazon is preparing to expand its nationwide delivery network and give up its long-standing partnership with the U.S. Postal Service as talks stall with the mail agency, according to three people with knowledge of the matter.... Read More
On Tuesday, MediaTek welcomed Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to the new office, plans for which were first announced in 2022. Braun expressed his excitement at the growing semiconductor presence in Tippecanoe County.... Read More
Auburn-based Credent Wealth Management announced this week an expanded partnership with Crestline Investors Inc., a Texas investment firm with approximately $18 billion in assets under management.... Read More
The Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters broke ground Wednesday on a $15 million training center in Warsaw. The Greenwood-based union told our partners at WSBT-TV that the facility will supporting growing enrollment for carpenter apprentices.... Read More
Indiana school officials are warning that the state’s new property tax overhaul is pushing districts into an unprecedented financial squeeze.... Read More
Goshen College has received a nearly $5 million grant from Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch a five-year storytelling initiative focused on Christian faith and young people. ... Read More
Bloomington-based Upland Brewing Co. is expanding the lore of its Champagne Velvet beer by opening two CV-themed restaurants in Colorado.... Read More
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is exploring the possibility of opening a new Lake County branch after receiving public comment on a plan to close the branch in Schererville.... Read More
Indiana River & Rail Terminals, a joint venture between the Ports of Indiana and Superior River Terminals, said Wednesday that it has expanded its capacity for handling barge shipments of steel and general cargo shipments in Jeffersonville by 40%.... Read More
Old National Bank executive Jim Sandgren, who has worked at the Evansville-based bank for more than 30 years, plans to retire in April, the company announced Wednesday.... Read More
The recreational vehicle manufacturer said Wednesday its North American market share improved for the second consecutive quarter as retail outperformed expectations.... Read More
