Giant Eagle continues its strategic shift away from convenience stores and toward pharmacies

Last month, Pennsylvania-based regional grocery chain Giant Eagle announced a $100 million investment in its products and stores over the next two years. The investment comes alongside a new business strategy called “Because it Matters” that will...

Dr. Jason Smith appointed UofL Health CEO

UofL Health CEO Jason Smith LOUISVILLE — Entering its seventh year as a regional academic health system, the UofL Health Board of Directors has named Jason Smith, M.D., Ph.D., MCA, FACS, as its new chief executive officer. Since June, Dr. Smith...

Historic Indiana churches share $2.4 million in grants for critical repairs

INDIANA— Fourteen congregations across Indiana have been awarded a total of $2.4 million in grants from Indiana Landmarks’ Sacred Places Indiana Fund. The competitive matching grants are intended to address significant capital needs at historic...

Bloomington earns two-year Bird Town Recertification from Indiana Audubon

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana Audubon has recertified Bloomington as a Bird Town Indiana community, recognizing ongoing investments by Monroe County, the City of Bloomington, and conservation partners, including the Sassafras Audubon Society and Monroe...

CommonSpirit Health to acquire Good Samaritan Hospice

VINCENNES, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — CommonSpirit Health and Home is acquiring and taking over Good Samaritan Hospice, the company announced in a press release. As we have previously reported, Good Samaritan planned on closing its hospice program at the...

Sonoma Valley Hospital appoints Chief Medical Officer

Sonoma Valley Hospital has named Dr. Patrick Okolo III as its Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Okolo graduated with distinction from the College of Medicine at the University of Nigeria, completed his residency in internal medicine at Indiana University...

FDA: Massive Egg Recall Hits Major Grocery Stores In Indiana

Many Indiana residents keep a carton of eggs on hand for a nutritious meal choice. However, residents are warned that nearly 6 million eggs have been recalled from major stores in Indiana that could lead to a potentially dangerous illness. FDA:...

A healthy start

Local organizations fight food insecurity by providing nutritious options for youth and communities. One in five children in Indiana faces hunger and 46% of the households receiving SNAP benefits have children, according to a 2023 study from...

Fever predicted to pair Caitlin Clark with sharpshooting star from Indiana

The 2026 WNBA Draft is still six months away, and the prospect of a work stoppage disrupting the 2026 WNBA season itself looms like a dark cloud as long as the league and the WNBPA are locked in a stalemate over a new collective bargaining...

PSG welcomes Vice Provost of Student Life, appoints five Indianapolis executive directors

The Purdue Student Government met Wednesday evening for its sixth session of the school year. PSG heard from Beth McCuskey, Vice Provost of Student Life, and appointed five new Executive Directors to the Indianapolis campus PSG. McCuskey delivered...

Franciscan Physician Network adds board-certified family medicine doctor in Valparaiso

Board-certified family medicine physician Leena Aljobeh, MD, is now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and is accepting new patients in Valparaiso. Dr. Aljobeh earned her medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in...

2 Pharmaceutical Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Decades

These companies are investing heavily into their pipelines and the payoff for long-term investors can be substantial. Investing in pharmaceutical stocks can carry risks. It's not always clear which drugs will be successful and turn into...

Indiana legislative committee unanimously passes recommendations to improve the state's water safety curriculum

INDIANAPOLIS — An interim public health study committee unanimously passed several recommendations on Wednesday to improve the state’s water safety curriculum next year. The recommendations for the General Assembly to consider next session...

Protests Expand to Smaller Indiana Communities

by Noelle Maxwell, Indiana Capital Chronicle October 16, 2025 Since Jan. 20, organizations such as No Kings and 50501 have mobilized, holding regular protests against the second Trump administration. But big cities like Indianapolis and Fort Wayne...

Indiana receiver emerges as top-100 draft pick in upset of Oregon

The biggest drama of Week 7 happened in the Pacific Northwest, when No. 7 Indiana rolled into Eugene, Oregon, and upset the No. 3 Ducks 30-20. While most eyes were on quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore, a massive performance from a pass...

Medicare Open Enrollment Period Begins

INDIANA — Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP) takes place October 15 through December 7. This is the one time each year when ALL people with Medicare have an open enrollment period to make changes to their Medicare Advantage health and Part D...

Red-Tail conservancy: Indiana’s quest for a new state flower 

Replacing the peony has been a debate for many years. Of Indiana's symbols, it is the only one with no obvious historical significance to the state. In fact, over the 200 years Indiana has been a state, we have only had one native official flower....

Can anyone get a COVID-19 vaccine in Indiana?

Confusion has swirled this fall about who can receive a COVID booster, as federal health officials reworked general recommendations for who should receive the vaccine. At first the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the COVID-19...

Bubba Watson gives health update, faces 'short term setback' ahead of 2026 LIV Golf season

Bubba Watson has provided a health update in his recent post on social media. The American golfer was planning to compete in the Asian Tour events this month. However, he underwent surgery to remove a lesion from his left finger. Watson shared a...

Indiana Farm Bureau Announces 2026 Legislative Priorities

Indiana Farm Bureau has announced its priorities for the 2026 legislative session. Graphic from Indiana Farm Bureau. News Release INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Farm Bureau has announced its priorities for the 2026 legislative session which were heavily...