STATEWIDE — Wawa, a popular convenience store chain, recently announced they plan to build over 70 new locations in Indiana in the coming years. Three of those locations are scheduled to be opened up in Lafayette, Anderson, and Muncie this summer. Over the next five to eight years, Wawa says they plan to build and […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA has released Final Four attendance numbers. More than 86,000 people attended the Fan Fest at the Indianapolis Convention Center during the Final Four Weekend. It broke the overall attendance record and single-day records for Friday, Saturday, and Monday. The NCAA says more than 142,000 people attended the semifinals and the national […]
STATEWIDE–The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has been hosting listening sessions to let Hoosiers voice their concerns about rising utility costs. Their latest listening session was Thursday April 9 at Noblesville City Hall. “All in all, we want to create a vision over the next few years that will change the…maybe the culture of the IURC […]
STATEWIDE–Nearly 30% of American adults (roughly 70 million people) own cryptocurrencies. Indiana lawmakers recently passed new laws to modernize the state’s approach to digital assets and add extra layers of protection for your investments. House Enrolled Act 1042 bolsters Indiana’s retirement investment options by requiring self-directed brokerage accounts within defined contribution plans to offer at […]
STATEWIDE–Many gas stations in Indiana could see another price cycle in the next 24 to 48 hours with the war in Iran continuing to be a factor. “They may go back up to $3.99 or as high as $4.19,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. DeHaan says demand is going up and […]
NEW YORK — The WNBA and its players have made things official, signing a historic new collective bargaining agreement to the new CBA on Friday that marks a financial turning point for the league. After more than a year of tense negotiations and a looming strike authorization, the two sides reached a deal that will […]
SOUTH BEND, Ind.–Leaders at the University of Notre Dame say they are expanding their undergraduate financial aid program to make education more affordable for families. Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, families with an annual income below $150,000 will receive need-based financial aid covering tuition costs. Families with an income below $200,000 will receive aid […]
Indianapolis residents protest $4B data center; officials see major tax revenue boost, while locals fear pollution, noise, property values.
STATEWIDE–Gov. Mike Braun has announced a $1 billion investment in agricultural and life sciences in Indiana, which he says will create 100,000 high-wage jobs over the next decade. Braun says this will position Indiana as a leading destination for human therapeutics, animal health, agritech, biotechnology, and environmental innovation. The investment will focus on increasing jobs […]
STATEWIDE–30-year mortgage rates have dipped below 6% for the first time in more than three years. The Indiana Association of Realtors CEO Mark Fisher talked about what that means for Indiana homes this week in an interview with Gerry Dick on Inside Indiana Business. “After two years of declining sales, we finished 2025 very strong. […]
STATEWIDE–Gas prices continue to rise all across both Indiana and the U.S. because of the conflict in Iran. “The next increase for many stations in Indiana could be $3.69 or $3.79. If oil prices go up more than that, it could push prices to $3.89,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. DeHaan […]
STATEWIDE–Indiana is considered the 8th most federally dependent state, according to a study from Wallethub. To assess how federal dependence varies across the country, WalletHub compared all 50 states using three key metrics: the return on federal taxes paid, the share of federal jobs, and federal funding as a percentage of state revenue. Indiana was […]