Grant and neighboring counties get $15 million from READI
Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Board of Directors Tuesday awarded $500 million to support regional development plans across 17 regions representing all 92 counties. The East
Athletes receive settlement from gymnastics organizations following abuse from Nasser
Five years after the scandal came to light, Larry Nasser’s victims are getting a 380-million dollar settlement. Hundreds of young women will share in the deal with USA Gymnastics–with national headquarters in Indianapolis–and the US Olympic and
Grant-Blackford gets donation from Needler’s
Grant-Blackford Mental Health recently received a $5,000 donation from Fresh Encounter, Inc., the parent company of Needler’s Fresh Market. According to a press release, Needler’s made the gift as part of the company’s Nourish Your Mind Day.
Hobby Lobby announces another round of raises
If you work at Hobby Lobby, you’re getting a pay raise. The retailer announced Tuesday that starting Jan. 1, it is raising its full-time hourly wage again, to $18.50. That’s an increase from $17 per hour, which
Gas prices expected to drop amid rise in Omicron cases
Gas prices are expected to decline for at least the next week, says GasBuddy’s Patrick DeHaan. He believes the uncertainty around the omicron variant of coronavirus is causing a lot of anxiety. Some countries where the omicron
Indiana Task Force one assists in cleaning up Kentucky town after storms
Members from Indiana’s Task Force One have finished their assignment in Mayfield, Kentucky, helping with search and rescue operations. They have now been assigned to help with searches and cleanup in Dawson Springs, Kentucky — another town
Korn is coming to Fort Wayne
The American metal band Korn will soon perform in Fort Wayne. Korn will have a 19-date arena tour following the announcement of their upcoming studio album Requiem, which will come out on February 4. They will perform
Eaton PD reserve officer arrested by Indiana State Police
A reserve officer with the Eaton Police Department has resigned after being arrested by Indiana State Police. Jamie Lynn Burris, 44, was arrested by state troopers early Saturday morning. Burris was a passenger in an SUV that
Ivy Tech announces it will no longer be withholding student transcripts
Ivy Tech Community College announced earlier this month that transcripts will be available for all students, regardless of whether or not they owe the college money. Nearly all (98 percent) of the 410 respondents to a 2016
IWU receives more than $1 million for STEM students
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded Indiana Wesleyan University a $1.3 million S-STEM grant. According to a press release, this is the largest NSF grant in IWU’s history. These funds will contribute to the national need