Oil stockpiles, low demand expected to continue pushing retail gas prices lower for near term
Initiatives to limit public interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic has kept demand for gasoline low the past several weeks, a trend expected to continue next month... Read more.
Report of 4.8% contraction in nation’s economy expected by Region economist
As many economists expected, the nation’s economy shrunk by 4.8% between January and March, according to the latest data government data.... Read more.
EPA reports Lake and Porter counties now meet federal air quality standards
Initiatives to improve air quality standards across the country have made an impact on the Region.... Read more.
Holcomb says large-scale COVID-19 testing to be offered in Indiana
Large-scale COVID-19 testing will be offered by OptumServe Health Services in partnership with Logistics Health Inc. beginning next week, state officials announced... Read more.
White Lodging-managed Union Club Hotel at Purdue University on pace to reopen by August
Purdue University’s Union Club Hotel, which will be managed and operated by Merrillville-based White Lodging, is on pace to reopen this fall.... Read more.
Report suggests outbreak will lead to declines in government tax revenues
A new report from Ball State University suggests the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to cumulative lost local government tax revenues ranging between $218 million and... Read more.
Health care workers show appreciation for support during crisis
As the number of reported coronavirus cases continues rising, waves of resources have poured in from people and businesses eager to help frontline workers aiding... Read more.
Layoffs across many business sectors rising because of pandemic
As most economists expected, the coronavirus pandemic has feed a wave of layoffs across numerous business sectors the past several weeks.... Read more.