Logistics firm closing Indy facility, laying off 110 workers
Tennessee-based Kenco Logistic Services LLC did not specify to state officials why it decided to close the facility at 202 S. Belmont Ave. The layoffs are scheduled to occur on March 19.
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UPS to cut 12,000 jobs as revenue outlook for year disappoints
CEO Carol Tome said Tuesday that by reducing the company’s headcount UPS will realize $1 billion in cost savings. The job eliminations are anticipated to be among management roles and contractors, the company said.
Legislation to regulate huge water withdrawals won’t get a hearing, but farmers could win some protections
Bills inspired to regulate potential plans to withdraw as much as 100 million gallons of water a day from Wabash River aquifers won’t get a hearing in the Indiana House or Senate, but Republican leadership appears open to adding some protections for farmers’ water wells.
American consumers feeling more confident than they have in two years
The consumer confidence index, which measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months, is at its highest level since December of 2021.
Indiana legislation would add extra verification steps to prove voters are eligible
Voting advocates say the proposal approved by the House could make it even tougher for some people to vote.
Menswear store to move to newly purchased downtown building with addition in the works
A couple whose custom menswear shop was looted during the 2020 downtown protests have doubled down on East Washington Street.
DJ-producer Excision unveiled as headliner for Indy 500 Snake Pit concert
The infield party on May 26 will showcase five DJs in total before and during the 108th running of the Indy 500, track officials announced Tuesday.
Bills on puppy sales, child labor, happy hours, firearms and more advance from House
Amid a fleet of bills passing to the Senate, Indiana’s House of Representatives on Monday narrowly approved a bill setting state regulations for dog breeding and sales—including random pet store and dog breeder inspections.
IU received $772M in sponsored research awards in 2023
The total marks a $42 million increase over the previous year and includes research funding for health initiatives, drug treatments and efforts to enhance civics education.
Westfield City Council approves creation of parks department, board
Westfield is the only city in Hamilton County that does not have a standalone parks and recreation department, which has stymied opportunities to obtain state and federal funding.
Bill that targets Blue Line clears Indiana Senate, casting doubt on planned bus route
Republican Sen. Aaron Freeman said the bill will give a state task force the chance to study the benefits of shared bus-car lanes versus dedicated bus lanes, but opponents say it’s a deliberate attempt to kill the project.
Indiana’s health care and life sciences sector sees VC funding drop 54% in 2023
Thirty-four Indiana companies landed $287 million in venture capital in 2023 to help finance a wide array of technologies, from medical isotopes to stem-cell therapies, according to BioCrossroads, an Indianapolis-based group that promotes and invests in the state’s life sciences sector and tracks the funding.
Lt. Gov, lawmakers call on FSSA to pause Medicaid cuts for parents of disabled children
Following a specially called meeting to review a list of several proposed changes to Medicaid, stakeholders seemed dissatisfied with the agency’s explanations and urged FSSA to halt its cuts.
With rebranding, Indy’s largest private company launching first-ever ad campaign
The “refresh” aims to address a key challenge—public misperception as to what OneAmerica Financial actually does.
Gayle King, Stephen A. Smith, Rakim among celebs announced for events during All-Star Weekend
Four recently announced events—not formally affiliated with the NBA—are scheduled at the NCAA Hall of Champions, Madam Walker Legacy Center, Hinkle Fieldhouse and Indiana Roof Ballroom.
Street projects give Citizens Energy Group chance to replace lead pipes
When crews from the Indianapolis Department of Public Works open up the ground for some major street projects, Citizens Energy Group will use the opportunity to replace customer-owned lead service lines with updated infrastructure.
Biden administration to finalize scaled back regulations on gas stoves
The move, part of a broader effort to curb planet-warming emissions from household appliances, could prompt political backlash even though it reflects a compromise with U.S. manufacturers.
X pauses some Taylor Swift searches as deepfake explicit images spread
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Swift began circulating widely last week on X. It’s made her the most famous victim of a scourge that tech platforms and anti-abuse groups have struggled to fix.
Prisoners are part of hidden U.S. workforce linked to popular food brands
In a sweeping two-year investigation, The Associated Press found goods linked to prisoners wind up in the supply chains of everything from Frosted Flakes cereal and Ball Park hot dogs to Gold Medal flour and Coca-Cola.
ACA enrollment grows as Indiana unwinds Medicaid coverage
Nearly 300,000 Hoosiers secured health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace during the open enrollment period for 2024, part of the record 21.3 million consumers nationally utilizing the program for the upcoming year.