Federal Reserve drops interest rates to prevent economic downturn
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 to help stave off the possibility of an economic downturn. Interest rates, which affect the cost of borrowing for
FCC approves $165 million purchase of television stations
The FCC formally approved the purchase of two Evansville television stations as part of a bigger $165 million deal. The FCC is allowing Allen Media Broadcasting, a division of Entertainment Studios Inc., to take ownership of CBS
Fort Wayne Auto Truck Group expanding in Allen County
They’re hiring at the Auto Truck Group in Fort Wayne. Yesterday, the company announced a $6 million expansion in Allen County that will mean 50 new jobs. The company already has over 900 employees, including almost 80
Terre Haute Goodwill employee finds nearly $5,000 in suitcase
A Goodwill store employee in Terre Haute found almost $5,000 in a suitcase that was donated. The store says a sorter found the money and turned it into the store’s office. From there, Goodwill found the man
Butler University professors encourage parents to help their students budget
Outside of tuition, discretionary college expenses can start to add up. Butler University professors say parents and students need to have an open conversation about money before the child leaves home. The goal should be having an
Northern Indiana man pleads guilty for Facebook threats against Trump
A guilty plea was filed from a northern Indiana man accused of making threats against President Trump on Facebook. Steffon Gonzalez, 20, pleaded guilty Tuesday with hopes he would get a more lenient sentence, reports The Northwest
Kokomo company becoming certified to install Tesla home batteries
Kokomo’s Green Alternatives Inc. is training to become installers of Tesla home batteries, according to the Kokomo Perspective. The Perspective reports that this is the first year Tesla is selling its home-based products to Indiana residents. The
Grissom Air Museum Car Show this Saturday
The Grissom Air Museum Annual Car Show is taking place this Saturday at 9 a.m. There will be classic cars, trucks, airplanes and motorcycles. There will also be food and a 50/50 drawing. All proceeds go to
New study proves that weight gain causes your brain to shrink
Packing on a few pounds not only expands your waistline, it actually causes your brain to shrink. According to new research published in the journal Neurology, the higher a person’s Body Mass Index was, the thinner the
Local Project Leadership given grant to help youths impacted by opioids
The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from the Office of Juvenile and Delinquency Prevention through the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction. Indiana is one