Gary Chamber leader earns Distinguished Hoosier Award
State Sen. Mark Spencer (D-Gary) presented the award to the Gary Chamber of Commerce leader on April 22 on behalf of Gov. Mike Braun.... Read more.
FiberX earns 2026 Mira Award for innovation
Merrillville-based FiberX won a 2026 Mira Award for its use of corn stover, the remnants of corn production.... Read more.
Munster student heads to state in STARTedUP Challenge
Munster High School student Brandon Walker won $1,000 for his Course Caddy pitch at this year's STARTedUP Challenge Region 4 pitch competition April 23.... Read more.
Leadership Institute at PNW congratulates 50th LNI graduates
Leadership Northwest Indiana's 50th cohort included 41 graduates who spent eight months learning from business leaders and educators.... Read more.
Affordable Homeownership Bus Tour to stop in Gary
The Affordable Homeownership Bus Tour will feature speakers and local officials to help bridge the affordability gap for Black residents on eight stops.... Read more.
New Hammond train station construction underway
A new Hammond train station wasn't originally in the Monon Corridor's plans, but city officials wanted the stop to help "revitalize downtown Hammond."... Read more.
Valparaiso University students partner with distillery
Journeyman Distillery partnered with students to develop a branded whiskey that reflects Valparaiso University's history, character and values.... Read more.
Franciscan Alliance plans medical school in Crown Point
Gov. Mike Braun says Franciscan Alliance's plans to open a new osteopathic medical school across the street from Franciscan Health Crown Point is a "bold step."... Read more.