State News
Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Lawrenceburg
Indiana Unemployment Dips to 3.3% in February Amid Job Gains
Indiana's unemployment rate fell to 3.3% in February, outpacing the national average of 4.4% as the Hoosier economy showed resilience. With strong labor force participation and thousands of open jobs, the state continues to defy broader economic headwinds. Manufacturing and logistics hubs like Indianapolis drive the momentum.
Eli Lilly Supercharges Lebanon Site with $9B for Weight-Loss Drugs
Eli Lilly and Company is more than doubling its massive investment in a Boone County manufacturing hub to $9 billion, fueling production of blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound. The expansion in the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District promises hundreds of high-wage jobs and positions Indiana as a biotech powerhouse. With production ramping up by late 2026, the move underscores the Hoosier State's role in the global fight against chronic diseases.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Carmel Greyhounds Claim IHSAA 4A Baseball Crown, 5-2 Over Lawrence North
In a gripping showdown at Victory Field, Carmel High School's baseball team outlasted Lawrence North 5-2 to seize the IHSAA Class 4A state title. The Greyhounds' resilient pitching and timely hitting capped a dominant postseason run for the Hamilton County powerhouse. This victory marks a pinnacle moment for Carmel's storied program.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Pacers Dump Carlisle After Historic Playoff Drought
In a stunning move, the Indiana Pacers fired head coach Rick Carlisle on April 25, 2007, ending his four-year tenure after the team's worst season in nearly two decades. Finishing 35-47 and missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade, Indianapolis fans now await a fresh voice to revive Gainbridge Fieldhouse hopes. Team president Larry Bird signals anything is possible in the rebuild.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Holcomb Signs Wetlands Deregulation Amid Southern Indiana Flood Fears
Governor Eric Holcomb ignited controversy by signing a bill stripping state protections from many Indiana wetlands, just as southern communities along the Ohio River brace for flood season. Critics warn the move could worsen flooding in vulnerable areas like Jeffersonville and New Albany. The legislation takes effect July 1, sparking backlash from environmentalists and businesses alike.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Indiana Battles 'Super Flu' Surge: Marion County Sees 37% Spike in ER Visits
A aggressive new flu strain is overwhelming Indiana hospitals and emergency rooms, with Marion County experiencing a dramatic surge in flu-related visits. The Indiana Department of Health is urging residents to get vaccinated as the state grapples with its worst flu season in more than 30 years.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Evansville Cops Nab Suspect in 5 Convenience Store Holdups
Evansville police have arrested a 28-year-old man tied to a month-long spree of armed robberies at local convenience stores, ending a wave of terror for clerks and customers. The takedown brings relief to the Vanderburgh County community rattled by brazen gunpoint demands. Details emerge on the suspect's methods and the investigation's breakthroughs.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Indiana Goes Universal: Every Family Eligible for School Vouchers in 2026
Gov. Mike Braun signed a $45 billion budget making Indiana the 17th state with universal private school choice, stripping income limits from the Choice Scholarship Program. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, all Hoosier families can redirect 90% of per-student public funding to private tuition. The move caps a marathon legislative session amid fierce debates over equity and taxpayer costs.
Sunday, May 3, 2026