[weaver_youtube e3l2p3nThUE rel=0] BLOOMINGTON – When Nic Moore’s name was announced during starting lineups Thursday night at Assembly Hall, it was a moment that many had been waiting to come for quite a while. Moore, a 2011 graduate of Warsaw, was back on the court in his home state and that just felt right. Though …read more.

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana’s Tyra Buss was highly recruited out of high school and helped bring the women’s program in Bloomington some much needed attention. Buss, who scored 4,897 total points and averaged 38 points per game in her career at Mt. Carmel High School (Mt. Carmel, IL), has already garnered a Player of the Week …read more.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – So much for the postseason. Junior running back Tevin Coleman rushed for a career-high 307 yards, the second-most in Indiana history, but Rutgers used a 35-point second half to send Indiana home with a 45-23 loss, the Hoosiers seventh of the season, Saturday at High Point Solutions Stadium. The fourth 200-yard rushing …read more.

Congressman Stutzman joined 62 of his House colleagues in urging leaders of the Appropriations Committee to prohibit funds for any executive action to grant amnesty. Below is a quote from Congressman Stutzman. A copy of the letter can be found here. “In light of last week’s elections, it is clear the American people are demanding …read more.

By KATELYN HANCOCK Indiana Economic Development Corporation Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann led a delegation of Hoosiers on a jobs and economic development mission to Silicon Valley yesterday to promote Indiana’s strong private sector job growth, world-class research institutions, competitive engineering workforce and the state’s pro-business climate to semiconductor and high technology companies. “Over the past …read more.

The Imaginary Invalid opens Nov. 14 at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne and runs through Nov. 22. Director John O’Connell, who has a flair for comedy, has cast Robert Phillips, who also has a flair for comedy, in the lead role of The Imaginary Invalid, assuring that something very interesting and very comical is …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Katz, Sapper & Miller released its annual survey of Indiana manufacturers yesterday, authored by faculty from the IU Kelley School of Business at Indianapolis. Indiana is the most manufacturing-dependent state in the nation, and the industry continues a strong rebound from the Great Recession; however, the survey warns that growth could be derailed …read more.

The famous small town of Santa Claus, Indiana, is listed on Travel Channel’s best holiday attractions for this year’s holiday season. Travel Channel enlisted a panel of travel experts to share recommendations for Travel’s Best Holiday Attractions 2014. “We are so thrilled the town of Santa Claus is included in Travel Channel’s best holiday attractions,” …read more.

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana, a football team known for its explosive offense, answered the bell on defense when Penn State rolled into town for a Big Ten contest. 13 points allowed, five sacks, a blocked field goal, two interceptions and a touchdown scored. Those stats highlighted the spectacular defensive performance by the Hoosiers Saturday afternoon but …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Governor Mike Pence has issued a proclamation declaring the month of November as Adoption Awareness Month in the State of Indiana. “We take this opportunity to celebrate the tens of thousands of adoptive families and adopted children here in Indiana, and I want to recognize and reaffirm the important work of adoption …read more.

By CHASE WAGNER The seven-year improving trend in Indiana’s preterm birth rate helped give more babies a healthy start in life and contributed to the improvement in the national rate. Indiana’s preterm birth rate was 11 percent in 2013, down from 13.2 in 2006, the year the national rate peaked. Indiana again earned a B …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued this statement following the release of the October jobs report. “I am happy to see that more Americans found work in the month of October. However, the sad reality is that tens of millions of people are still struggling to find a good paying job. They deserve an economic environment …read more.

By CHAD STEWART DNR Deer Management Biologist Indiana deer hunters should expect another productive season in 2014, although they may see fewer deer than in previous years when the firearms season begins Nov. 15. “There are several factors contributing to reduced deer numbers in certain areas of the state,” Department of Natural Resources deer management …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – In their annual forecast presented today, Indiana University Kelley School of Business economists were more optimistic than they have been in recent years, suggesting that 2015 could be the best year of economic recovery since the Great Recession. “During the past year, the United States economy has given clear signs that it is …read more.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Devin Gardner threw for two touchdowns and Drake Johnson ran for two, helping Michigan to a 34-10 victory over Indiana on Saturday. Tevin Coleman ran for 108 yards. Coleman entered as the nation’s leader at 170 yards rushing per game, and he remains the only running back in the country to …read more.

The good news is that I hit on every pick last week, a perfect 7-0. The bad news is that many of my picks went against local teams. So, it was a relatively bad week for the local athletes. The best news, however, is that I was successful in beating Ink Free’s very own Mike …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – A new report, commissioned by BioCrossroads and conducted by the Battelle Technology Partnership Practice, takes an in-depth look at Indiana’s capital market and the innovation outputs that have resulted over two different time frames: 1993 to 2002 and 2003 to 2013. It also provides a view of future opportunities for investment growth. The …read more.

Article by Amy Reel, Indiana State Department of Health In light of new travel guidance issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the State of Indiana outlined its procedures for monitoring all travelers from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea whose final destination is in Indiana. State and local health officials will continue …read more.

Those looking for a little extra sleep over the weekend can rejoice. At 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, clocks will set back by an hour in observance of the conclusion of daylight saving time in the area. The change means shorter days during the winter months. Though smartphones with automatic date and time settings will adjust …read more.

Triton Elementary School fourth graders had a wonderful time learning about the history of Indiana on their field trip to Forks of the Wabash! All fourth graders in Indiana study Indiana History.

Plummeting gasoline prices are the result of lagging economic growth in many parts of the world, the end of the summer driving season, less expensive winter gasoline and well-functioning Midwest refineries, Purdue University energy economist Wally Tyner says. There’s both good news and potentially bad news in all of that. “Lower energy costs are like …read more.

IOWA CITY – Junior running back Tevin Coleman continued his standout season, rushing for a game-high 219 yards – his most in a Big Ten game and the second-highest total of his career – and three touchdowns on 15 carries, but Indiana fell to 3-3 with a 45-29 setback at Iowa (5-1) on Saturday afternoon. …read more.

By LT. WILLIAM BROWNE Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement As the weather cools, wearing an overcoat becomes a nearly automatic equipment choice for enjoying the outdoors. At the same time, many people recreating around water seem to forget about wearing another, more vital type of jacket — a life jacket. That’s a mistake …read more.

Yesterday the Supreme Court of the United States of America chose not to hear appeals from Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin regarding Circuit Court rulings on the validity of same-sex marriages. Since the Supreme Court’s action (or lack thereof) yesterday, same-sex couples in many of the affected states have been applying for marriage licenses. …read more.

Today, the United States Supreme Court opted not to review all five same-sex marriage rulings, including one from the state of Indiana, by federal circuit courts. “The Supreme Court’s action this morning means that it will not hear the cases, the Circuit court decisions are affirmed, the stays will be lifted in those cases,” wrote James …read more.

Amtrak Chief Executive Officer Joe Boardman and U.S. Congressman André Carson (D-7) will hold a news conference Wednesday in Indianapolis. They are expected to discuss the future of the Hoosier State line between Indianapolis and Chicago before boarding a train to northwest Indiana. The communities and INDOT fund the four-days-weekly Amtrak Hoosier State service — …read more.

[weaver_youtube UROlgXXHtJ4 rel=0] “Indiana Weekend”, a music video produced by Los Angeles based film company and creative team Flowfeel Films for a Kosciusko Cares teen project, is officially released after a successful premiere Friday night at Warsaw High School. The video has reached nearly 1,000 views already.

BLOOMINGTON – Quarterback C.J. Brown tried to ensure Maryland’s introduction to Big Ten football came with a fitting celebration. Backup quarterback Caleb Rowe and the Terrapins surprisingly stout defense made sure of it. Brown ran for one touchdown and threw for another before leaving with an injury, and Rowe threw two more TD passes in …read more.

The Indiana State Department of Health today released the 2013 Indiana Medical Error Reporting System annual report. Reports of stage three or four pressure ulcers acquired after admission increased from 30 in 2012 to 45 in 2013. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, have been the most reported incident seven of the eight years …read more.

The board of directors of the Indiana Passenger Rail Alliance (IPRA) has voted to engage Transportation Economics and Management Systems, Inc, of Frederick, Maryland (TEMS), to prepare a business plan and economic impact study of a rail corridor that runs from Chicago to Cincinnati and to Louisville, by way of Dyer, Rensselaer, Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Indianapolis …read more.

Eighteen farm-related fatalities were documented in Indiana in 2013, down from 26 the previous year and reflecting a trend of fewer deadly accidents on the farm, a Purdue University report shows. The 2013 Indiana Farm Fatality Summary data show there have been fewer than 30 documented deaths from farm-related accidents each year since 1996. Before …read more.

COLUMBIA, MO – Last week Hoosier Nation was up in arms after the Indiana football team lost to Mid-American Conference team Bowling Green. Fans were calling for coaches to be fired and major changes to be made. But after Saturday, Hoosier faithful are singing a very different tune. Indiana picked up its biggest win of …read more.

Indiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped by 0.1 percent in August to 5.8 percent. Over the past year, unemployment in the Hoosier State has decreased by 1.7 percent, which is one of the largest rates of decline in the United States. Over this same period, Indiana’s labor force has increased by more than 51,000 workers, …read more.

The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and Cohen & Malad, LLP announced today that an agreement has been submitted to the LaPorte Superior Court for approval to provide $15.1 million to more than 1,800 children who were adopted from the state’s foster care system. The agreement calls for the funds to be provided for …read more.

Today, Indiana Democratic Party Vice Chair Cordelia Lewis-Burks joined with local candidates on another stop of the “We Can Do Better” tour. Accompanying her at Sweeney Hayes, LLC, a woman-owned law firm in downtown Indianapolis, was J.D. Ford, Candidate for State Senate District 29, and Debra Jenkins, candidate for State House District 89. Lewis-Burks called …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued the following statement after receiving awards from the NFIB, National Taxpayers Union’s, and Competitive Enterprise Institute for his work fighting for regulatory relief and lower taxes. “The NFIB, National Taxpayers Union, and Competitive Enterprise Institute are terrific organizations that provide an important voice for economic freedom across Indiana and the …read more.

Indiana drivers are nearly 21-percent more likely to collide with a deer in the next 12 months than they were last year, according to new claims data from State Farm. The odds drivers will hit a deer in Indiana the coming year are 1 out of 172, just above the national odds of 1 in …read more.

Don Snemis, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) announced today that the BMV has determined that some customers are entitled to excise tax refunds. The BMV will work with the Indiana Department of Revenue to issue those refunds. “The BMV has determined that some Hoosier’s vehicles were misclassified for excise tax purposes. …read more.

It’s a Friday edition of Nick’s Picks! Last weekend was so bad, I decided to take another day just to recover. But it’s now a new week and everybody gets to start fresh. We are all 0-0 this week, at least that’s how I’m thinking about it. Seriously, it was a rough week for prep …read more.

The monthly revenue report for August 2014 state tax collections was released today. Charts visualizing the August 2014 data (year-over-year growth and comparisons to monthly estimates) also are located on the Management and Performance Hub website under the State Tax Revenue section: http://www.in.gov/mph/staterevenue.html. Results State general fund revenues for August were $974.9 million, which is …read more.

Indiana’s business climate is best in the Midwest and the seventh best nationwide according to Area Development’s Top States for Doing Business Survey. The state was also among the ranking’s top-five picks in the skilled labor availability (first), water availability and cost (second), distribution and supply chain hubs (third), rail and highway accessibility (fourth) and …read more.

Work has begun on a new capital improvement project at the Indiana State Fairgrounds that will create a new gateway for visitors walking into the recently renovated Fairgrounds Coliseum. The Pedestrian Plaza project will slow vehicular traffic immediately in front of the Coliseum; enhance the area’s appearance; and provide new space for special activities before …read more.

Only three of the state’s 13 venues recorded higher comparative revenue last month. Tropicana Evansville had adjusted gross revenue of more than $10 million, an increase from $9.3 million in August 2013. Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino in Elizabeth notched up to $22.3 million last month, compared to $22 million a year earlier. Hoosier Park Racing …read more.

According to The Agurban, Indiana is the leading state in which manufacturing “still matters”. According to the publication, a report from 24/7 Wall Street in August examined at manufacturing output as a percentage of GDP (Gross Domestic Product). The Agurban reports manufacturing accounted for more than 12 percent of the United States’ GDP in 2013, with output …read more.

Numerous Indiana colleges and universities have been ranked among the best in the nation by “U.S. News and World Report.” About 1,800 schools were ranked based on criteria such as academic quality, value and range of programs. The University of Notre Dame in South Bend ranked 16 in the National University Rankings. Other Hoosier institutions …read more.

After just one quarter, it was clear that Indiana coach Kevin Wilson has more confidence than ever in the Indiana running game. And by halftime, Hoosiers quarterback Nate Sudfeld had made so many handoffs it was strange to see him drop back to pass. Indiana rode Tevin Coleman, who rushed for a career-high 247 yards, …read more.

Today, the Indiana Department of Education received word from the United States Department of Education that Indiana has received a waiver from certain aspects of the federal No Child Left Behind law. In addition, all conditions were removed from Indiana’s waiver. This will give local schools continued flexibility in how they utilize federal funding and …read more.

Governor Mike Pence today announced that Representative Steve Braun will serve as Commissioner for the Department of Workforce Development after he concludes his term as a state representative in mid-November. Current Commissioner Scott Sanders will continue to serve the agency as Senior Deputy Commissioner of DWD, providing operational management and executive oversight of the Unemployment …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) announced next week she will participate in a district-wide education tour where she will hear from education officials, community leaders, and students about ways to improve opportunities that will prepare northern Indiana students for a globally competitive workforce. Stops on the tour include: Wednesday, September 3, 2014: 8 a.m. ET – …read more.

The National Governor’s Association Center for Best Practices recently announced the selection of Indiana as one of 14 states named to participate in its policy academy aimed at aligning education and workforce training systems to meet state’s economic needs.  As a designated recipient, Indiana will receive grants and opportunities from the NGA to further learn …read more.

Wawasee High School, and other parts of Kosciusko County, will get a little taste of Hollywood. Los Angeles-based film company Flowfeel Films is contracted to begin shooting a music video Saturday, Aug. 23, at WHS. The music video “Indiana Weekend” will strive to show what it means to grow up and live in Indiana, said …read more.