December Ag barometer up on fall harvest expectations
Farmers reacted positively to the fall harvest as reflected in Dec. 5-9 survey results of the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index.... Read more.
Governor makes end-of-year appointments
Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed several people to various state boards and commissions, including Steven Coxhead of Hammond.... Read more.
Attorney general says $700M in property still unclaimed
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita encourages residents to see if they have unclaimed property on IndianaUnclaimed.gov.... Read more.
U.S. Steel to lay off 244 employees at Gary Works
U.S. Steel will lay off 244 employees when it indefinitely idles most of its Gary Works tin operation. Prices for tin dropped in 2022.... Read more.
Franciscan Health Hammond to close emergency department as planned
Despite efforts by the city of Hammond, Franciscan Health officials said they will close the Hammond emergency department Saturday as planned.... Read more.
La Porte employees agree to MonoSol’s latest contract proposal
Merrillville-based MonoSol and 192 employees at its La Porte manufacturing plant agreed on a new contract Dec. 28.... Read more.
Longtime Horizon Bancorp board member retires
Daniel Hopp is retiring from the Horizon Bancorp Inc. board of directors Dec. 31 after 18 years of service. Vanessa Williams will fill the vacancy from his retirement.... Read more.
Franciscan Crown Point doctor earns St. Raphael Award
Dr. Zubair Dave earns St. Raphael Award from nursing staff at Franciscan Health Crown Point.... Read more.
U.S. Steel appoints two new executive leaders
Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel Corp. appointed two new executives to its leadership team, and a new member to its board.... Read more.
PNW board reprimands Keon for comments at commencement
The Purdue Board of Trustees issued a formal reprimand to Chancellor Thomas Keon on Dec. 22 for comments he made during a Dec. 10 commencement.... Read more.