Fri July 14, 2017
Lafayette Planning New $16M Baseball Stadium
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) An Indiana city is planning to demolish its 77-year-old baseball field and replace it with a new $16 million stadium. Lafayette officials said the project will bring a new amenity to the community that can also host soccer games, outdoor concerts and other events....
Fri July 14, 2017
5-Year, $4.7B Indiana Road Plan to Include Work on I-465
Hoosiers will see more road work signs popping up across the state over the next five years. Gov. Eric Holcomb on Thursday released the state's five-year $4.7 billion road maintenance and construction plan....
Wed July 12, 2017
Indiana Caterpillar Plant to Donate Generator
An Indiana-based Caterpillar Inc. plant is marking its 35-year anniversary in Lafayette by making a donation to a nonprofit that helps people in Haiti. Lafayette's Caterpillar Large Engine Center plans to donate a generator powered by engines built at the plant....
Tue July 11, 2017
CASE Construction Equipment Announces 2017 'Diamond Dealer,' 'Gold Dealer' Award Winners
Case Construction Equipment has named its 2017 "Diamond Dealer" and "Gold Dealer" award recipients as a part of its North American Construction Equipment Partnership Program. The awards recognize dealerships across the United States and Canada for excellence in five categories including sales performance, marketing and communications, product support, parts support and training....
Mon July 10, 2017
Tax to Pave Way for Roads
Dollars from the newly increased gas tax and fees will start flowing into local coffers in a few months and officials already have plans on how to use the extra cash. Millions more will be available for investment in local asphalt, bridges, county roads and more....
Wed June 28, 2017
INDOT Takes Step Toward More Tolling
MUNSTER, Ind. (AP) The Indiana Department of Transportation formally asked vendors for information regarding possible tolling on Interstates 65, 70 and 94, as required by the General Assembly. The agency issued a request for information asking potential contractors for advice on planning a tolling program that can be expanded, The (Northwest Indiana) Times reported....
Wed May 31, 2017
Howell Tractor & Equipment Treats Customers to Indy 500 Qualifying; Guests Tour RLL Team Garage, More
Howell Tractor & Equipment held an event during Indianapolis 500 qualifying (also called Armed Forces Pole Day) on May 21 for its customers and friends. Guests watched as Team Rahal Letterman Lanigan (RLL) driver Graham Rahal, #15, and Oriol Servia, #16, competed on the famous oval as they set the starting grid for this year's 101st running of the world-renowned Indy 500 on Sunday, May 28....
Macabe Brown - Wed May 31, 2017
Artifacts From 'Old City Dump' Discovered in Ind.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) Bee Slough has been getting a lot of attention lately due to the major sewer infrastructure project under way in the area. And now Cultural Resource Analyst Inc. has identified an archaeological site there....
Tue May 30, 2017
Trucker Who Damaged Historic Bridge Expected to Face Charges
A western Indiana sheriff says a truck driver whose rig damaged a historic covered bridge will likely be charged. Parke County Sheriff Justin Cole said Tuesday that he expects prosecutors to file misdemeanor charges of leaving the scene of a property accident against the man....
Wed May 10, 2017
Link-Belt Announces Stevenson Sales & Service LLC as Illinois and Indiana Distributor
Stevenson Sales & Service LLC has been named the authorized Link-Belt Crane distributor to provide sales, service and parts throughout central and northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Vice president Ken Martinek, a long-time veteran of northern Illinois' lifting industry, will be leading this new endeavor for Stevenson Sales & Service....
