Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday announced $10 million in new personal protective equipment for volunteer firefighters across Indiana. The funding will purchase 940 complete sets of PPE and SCBA, benefiting 66 fire departments across every Indiana fire district. ... Read More
Indiana University has unveiled plans for a new lab it says will serve as a hub for the creation, use and study of virtual worlds. The Kinetic Imagery and Extended Reality Lab will feature a 24-foot LED immersive soundstage known as "The Wall."... Read More
Muncie-based First Merchants Bank on Tuesday announced the promotion of Scott Steinwart to market president for the northwest region. Steinwart most recently served as regional chief sales officer for the region, which includes...... Read More
The inaugural dean of Butler University's new two-year Founder's College will be Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, the university announced Tuesday morning. She is currently an assistant vice president and social work professor at IUPUI. She will join Butler June 3.... Read More
The Caitlin Clark effect officially arrived in Indianapolis on Monday night. Within an hour of the Indiana Fever’s selection of Clark as the first pick in this year’s WNBA Draft, lines wrapped throughout the southern part of the...... Read More
Four Indiana University-led innovations in the fields of electrical engineering, medicine and music have received patents. The intellectual property rights designated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office were announced by the university on Friday.... Read More
As the six Republican candidates round the final bend before the May 7 primary in the 2024 governor’s race, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch leads the pack in terms of money on hand, according to the new campaign finance reports filed Monday.... Read More
Evansville-based Honey Moon Coffee Co.—which serves coffee, bubble waffles, ice cream and more—opened a fourth shop on the city’s west side in November. The new location at 2903 Mt. Vernon Ave. is much more than a cafe.... Read More
The University of Evansville’s Center for Innovation and Change is nominated for a 2024 Mira Award this month. Executive director Erin Lewis spoke with IIB about the recognition and how the center has contributed to innovation and progress in the state. ... Read More
Record-setting college basketball star Caitlin Clark was taken by the Indiana Fever with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday night, as expected. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert made the announcement at the event in Brooklyn, New York.... Read More
Officials in Evansville say the collaborative nature of the communities in southwest Indiana can be attributed to several recent announcements designed to support regional growth. "We are so proud of the collaborative spirit of our of our region."... Read More
Indiana's sportsbooks saw a near-record sports betting handle in March, driven largely by March Madness. Analysts with PlayIndiana.com report $500.8 million in wagers were made last month, which is the third-highest handle in the state's history.... Read More
The Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend welcomed a new addition last week. The zoo announced a baby male Sichuan takin was born early Thursday afternoon, though the zoo has not picked a name.... Read More
A new blood test being developed through a collaboration between Roche Diagnostics and Eli Lilly and Co. has been granted a breakthrough device designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The designation is intended to speed development and...... Read More
A life sciences startup founded by a Purdue University professor has been awarded a $275,000 National Science Foundation grant. Amplified Sciences is developing tests for early, more accurate detection of diseases, starting with pancreatic cancer.... Read More
The eclipse director for the city of Vincennes says preparations that were made for last week's total solar eclipse showed what the city is capable of in terms of hosting big events and dealing with big crowds. Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to...... Read More
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is investing $5 million to expand its Sports and Recreation Center, the institute announced Monday. The project is designed to provide additional facilities to meet a rising need for athletic and student recreation services.... Read More
Purdue University is partnering with a British drone maker to launch a center of research into how to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the safety and efficiency of unmanned aircraft. The center will examine how AI and...... Read More
This May, three Indiana school districts will ask voters to approve funding to do things like raise teacher pay, continue programs supported by pandemic relief that will soon expire, and improve school safety. These measures seeking tax revenue will be on...... Read More
In elementary school, Caitlin Clark wrote down a list of her goals and dreams that included playing in the WNBA one day. That dream will become a reality Monday night when Clark is expected to be taken first by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA draft.... Read More
