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As AES Indiana abandons coal, capacity questions arise

August 23, 2024

If all goes to schedule, the huge power plant about 125 miles southwest of Indianapolis will convert to natural gas and burn its last load of coal by the end of 2026.

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Indiana’s Mom Water could be 1-million-case success story

July 8, 2022

Dave Lindquist

The drink, flavored water infused with vodka, debuted just 16 months ago. The company operates out of Ferdinand, 15 miles south of Jasper, and the product is manufactured in Indianapolis.

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IU Health surgeon among first to use new shoulder replacement technique

February 27, 2026 | Daniel Bradley

Dr. Jacob Triplet, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, recently began using the Stryker Mako SmartRobotics device — a robotic arm surgical system that assists him during a reverse shoulder replacement.

Indiana bicycle manufacturer’s push puts it at odds with much of industry

January 16, 2026 | Daniel Lee

Guardian Bikes has proposed to the federal government that aluminum and steel in imported bicycles, bicycle frames and certain parts, as well as e-bikes, be subject to an additional 50% tariff.

Boonville bank sues state depositor insurance fund

January 9, 2026 |

Susan Orr

A small bank in southwestern Indiana claims that it and other financial institutions around the state are owed a combined hundreds of millions of dollars that are held in a state-run bank deposit insurance fund.

Nashville distiller says Trump policies may present new opportunities

February 14, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

When the Trump administration announced tariffs on Feb. 1 for most Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods, Hard Truth Distilling Co. co-owner Jeff McCabe was worried but said his Indiana whiskey producer will be fine.

Portage plastics parts maker fears trade ‘chaos’

February 14, 2025 | Marc D. Allan

Konrady Plastics Inc. CEO Leah Konrady says President Trump’s trade proposals are creating uncertainty.

What we know about avian flu spread in Indiana

February 7, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

Hoosier farmers are on edge as the bird flu—officially the highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI—continues to menace big and small flocks alike three years into this outbreak.

85 counties opt in for enhanced public health funding before deadline

August 23, 2023 | Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Johnson County accounts for the bulk of the funding that the dissenting counties will forego. It qualified for up to $2.1 million.

Southern Indiana farm gets $15M grant to expand climate-smart production

July 14, 2023 | Mitzi S. Morris / Special to Inside INdiana Business

Fischer Farms will use the funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand its own environmentally friendly initiatives and help other farmers adopt regenerative farming practices.

Age, usability pose preservation challenges for Columbus architecture

July 7, 2023 | Sam Stall

The newest of Columbus’ mid-century modernist buildings were built in the 1970s, meaning some of the city’s notable landmarks need expensive repairs.

Cash infusion could help Warsaw retain ortho hub

June 16, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

State lawmakers have earmarked $30 million in the 2023-2025 budget for an orthopedics-retention initiative.

West Terre Haute carbon-capture project viewed as forerunner

June 9, 2023 | Peter Blanchard

By the time it’s expected to come online in 2026, a Wabash Valley Resources fertilizer plant will be able to capture and store up to 1.65 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.

Brown County venue draws stars, sold-out shows

February 10, 2023 |

Dave Lindquist

The off-the-beaten-path Brown County Music Center has become a favorite of headlining acts and concertgoers.

Cook Medical legal battle one of largest in state history

February 25, 2022 |

John Russell

The medical-device maker is vigorously defending itself against a mountain of lawsuits that claim its inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, designed to catch blood clots, are unsafe.

The rise and fall of a renewable energy darling

August 27, 2021 |

John Russell

The U.S. government is suing WindStream, which shut down in 2016. It says the company owes $3.12 million in loans that the U.S. Export-Import Bank guaranteed as WindStream was expanding globally.

Holcomb announces $400M Fiat-Chrysler investment, teacher pay plan in speech

January 14, 2020 |

Lindsey Erdody

According to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s prepared remarks, Fiat-Chrysler will invest $400 million in its Kokomo facility and hinted that an announcement will be made on Friday from Toyota in Princeton.

Brown County distillery complex had 267,000 visitors in first year

October 4, 2019 | Sam Stall

One of Brown County’s newest tourist draws is also perhaps its most unusual. And it’s an integral part of the fast-growing family of local culinary/adult-beverage brands including Big Woods, Quaff ON and Hard Truth Distillery.

INDOT buying houses for U.S. 31 upgrades in Tipton County

July 28, 2019 | Associated Press

Property records show the agency has bought 12 properties totaling more than 17 acres over the past year between Indiana 28 and the Tipton-Howard county line.

What to do when you visit the Indiana Dunes

April 25, 2019

The Indiana Dunes—the national park, state park and surrounding areas—offer a variety of outdoor experiences, including swimming, bird watching, biking, hiking, fishing and camping. Outside the Dunes, Porter County also offers unique experiences.

Splashy designation: National park status raises Indiana Dunes’ profile

April 25, 2019

Already, area tourism offices are receiving phone calls from people across the country who want to plan a visit. And CNN stopped by this month to tape a tourism special about the area.

Utility planning 3 wind farms in shift to renewable energy

February 4, 2019

The farms stretching over four counties and a portion of central Indiana would have nearly 300 wind turbines that could be spinning as early as 2020.

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