Indiana and Kentucky urging drivers to 'Buckle Up, Phones Down'

Kentucky and Indiana campaign for safer roads with Buckle Up, Phone Down Day on Oct. 29. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A multi-state effort is underway to encourage safe driving on roads and interstates in both Kentucky and Indiana. Oct. 29 has been...

Plans for Indiana coal-power fertilizer facility to get $1.5 billion federal loan

WASHINGTON (WISH) — Indiana-based Wabash Valley Resources Limited Liability Corp. will get a $1.5 billion loan from the federal government to finance a coal-powered fertilizer facility in West Terre Haute, the U.S. Department of Energy said in a...

Rare tortoises found safe after being stolen in Indiana

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Rare tortoises found safe after being stolen in Indiana 00:20 UP NEXT Damage assessment underway in Jamaica after hurricane 00:56 How one organization...

"Critics Decry Company Created To Rush Power To Indiana Data Centers"

"Northern Indiana Public Service Co. says the spinoff is needed to meet surging power demand. Others say it’s an excuse to bypass regulations that protect consumers." "An Indiana utility has come up with an unusual plan for meeting growing power...

DOE finalizes loan for Indiana ammonia fertilizer project

The Trump administration said Wednesday it is finalizing a $1.5 billion loan to a chemical manufacturer for the development of a coal-powered fertilizer production plant in Indiana — the second Biden-era loan to be closed under the Trump Energy...

J. Kruse Education Center holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Discovery Maze, Manufacturing POD

AUBURN, Ind. (WPTA) - The J. Kruse Education Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the launch of its new Discovery Maze and Manufacturing POD - two components of its new Career Quest exhibit. RELATED: J. Kruse Education...

The Rise of Rural Data Centers: How Energy Constraints Are Driving Cooling Innovation

As energy demand for digital infrastructure surges, the geography of data centers is shifting. Once concentrated in traditional power corridors like Northern Virginia or Silicon Valley, growth is now accelerating across secondary markets—places...

USPS prepares for busy holiday shipping season

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- USPS has been preparing for its peak shipping season during the holidays, typically between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. USPS spokesperson Susan Wright says that the timeline has been expanding over the past few years....

Zamp Solar to close Bend manufacturing facility as it shifts production out of Oregon

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Zamp Solar’s Bend manufacturing facility is set to close in early November as part of a companywide consolidation effort aimed at streamlining operations, according to a spokesperson. The Bend closure marks the end of local...

Recent consumer reports find some protein powders contain lead

INDIANAPOLIS— Kelsey Taylor pulls her protein shake from the refrigerator. “It’s got spinach, and oatmeal, and blueberries,” said Taylor. Taylor, a certified personal trainer and owner of Taylor Made Wellness, said she has a protein shake before...

Indiana leaders already forced one school district to consolidate. Are more on their way?

Editor's note: This story is part 1 of a series looking at the push to consolidate Indiana's units of government as they work to do more with less amid property tax reform. Read IndyStar's story on township consolidation here. MODOC, IN – It’s...

DOE Offers $1.56 Billion Conditional Loan For Indiana Low-Carbon Fertilizer Project

WASHINGTON, (WOWO) — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has conditionally committed up to $1.56 billion in financing to help restart and repurpose a shuttered coal-gasification plant in western Indiana into a low-carbon ammonia fertilizer...

Lilly earmarks $1.2B for upgrades to Puerto Rico plant to boost oral drug production capacity

Picking a date for a press conference in Puerto Rico in the middle of hurricane season can be risky business. But, these days, there’s no stopping Eli Lilly’s whirlwind of manufacturing investment announcements. Wednesday, the Indianapolis company...

Gov. Braun increases Indiana’s role in drone industry

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — An executive order signed by Governor Mike Braun aims to make Indiana the “leader in American drone dominance,” according to a press release. The executive order, named the Indiana Initiative for Drone Dominance...

6 deaths, 27 illnesses connected to Listeria-contaminated prepared meals

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to prepared...

Kelley Futurecast: AI and energy infrastructure may buoy US economy in 2026

INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. economy is expected to see continued growth, although at a lower level than in recent years at 1.8%. But it could be buoyed by continued investments in artificial intelligence and the corresponding energy infrastructure...

‘Buckle Up Phone Down’: Indiana Transportation promotes safe driving, Hands Free Law

Oct. 29 is “Buckle Up Phone Down” Day and the Indiana Department of Transportation wants to remind folks to practice safe driving by ignoring phone distractions. Texting while driving increases the risk of a crash by 50%, according to an INDOT...

ProSource Partners With Draper At Home

Based in Spiceland, Indiana, Draper At Home offers ProSource members U.S.-based manufacturing and industry-best lead times. ProSource has announced the addition of Draper At Home as a new vendor partner. Draper At Home is a leading manufacturer of...

More Indiana communities work together on sustainability, resilience efforts

Local governments in Indiana are doing more to make their communities more sustainable and resilient to natural disasters. That's according to an Indiana University survey of government officials in more than 150 cities and towns. The number of...

Kelley Futurecast: AI and Energy Infrastructure May Buoy U.S. Economy in 2026

Newswise — INDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. economy is expected to see continued growth, although at a lower level than in recent years at 1.8%. But it could be buoyed by continued investments in artificial intelligence and the corresponding energy...