General Motors is pausing construction on its $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Indiana. This decision is a strategic response to shifting consumer demand for EVs and evolving market conditions. The company aims to align its... — read more 

Major sports media outlets are reportedly laying off prominent on-air personalities. ESPN anchor Karl Ravech and NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero are among those expected to be dismissed. Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton is also reportedly... — read more 

A significant number of employees at a major steel plant are being laid off. This reduction in workforce is attributed to a challenging economic climate impacting the industry. The company cited decreased demand and increased operational costs as... — read more 

A federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Jasper Rubber Products. Jasper Acquisition Co. LLC purchased the company for $8.03 million. This decision allows for the potential restart of operations at the Dubois County facility. First Brands Group... — read more 

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The logistics and freight sector continues to experience significant distress. Hundreds of warehouse workers in Indiana are facing imminent layoffs. Humano LLC and SIMOS announced over 1,100 job cuts at an Avon facility. Ryder Integrated Logistics... — read more 

The Bloomington Economic Development Corp. hosted a regional economy event. Phil Powell presented a report on Monroe County's economic status. He noted the economy is holding steady but faces challenges. Average hourly earnings declined, while some... — read more 

Campbell's is closing its snack plant. The facility is located in Jeffersonville. This closure will result in layoffs. More than 100 employees are expected to be affected. These job losses are part of the plant's shutdown. ... — read more 

A coach sued Oakland City University in federal court. She claims the university failed to pay employees since April. The lawsuit aims for class action status for over 100 workers. Another employee also filed a separate state lawsuit. The university... — read more 

A class action lawsuit was filed against Oakland City University. It alleges the university failed to pay employees for weeks. This occurred before a massive campus shutdown and staff layoffs. Chelsea Price filed the suit seeking unpaid wages and... — read more 

Noble Inc. announced layoffs affecting 80 employees. The terminations will occur at its Indianapolis facility through August 2. The nonprofit is discontinuing Community Living residential services. This is part of a strategic realignment and due to... — read more 

A job fair has been scheduled. It will take place in Gibson County. This event follows recent OCU layoffs. Gibson County, Indiana https://www.14news.com/video/2026/06/03/gibson-county-job-fair-scheduled-following-ocu-layoffs/

Indiana University's Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering eliminated six positions. The dean announced this restructuring in an email. This change aims to align resources with evolving university needs. Indiana University officials... — read more 

Oakland City University is suspending undergraduate academic programs. This suspension is for the 2026-27 school year due to financial difficulties. The university also announced layoffs taking effect May 31. Graduate-level programs will continue... — read more 

First Brands expands layoffs amid bankruptcy First Brands makes auto parts. It previously cut 1,200 jobs in Ohio. An additional 350 employees will be laid off in Indiana. First Brands filed for bankruptcy in September 2025. Its CEO also faces federal... — read more 

Oakland City University employees did not receive their May 8 paychecks. The Indiana institution previously warned 167 workers of June 1 layoffs. The university is seeking donations from two companies to cover payroll and remain open. It also... — read more 

The Hamilton Southeastern Education Association criticized HSE Schools. They opposed the district's decision to lay off 18 teachers. The union proposed retirement buyouts as an alternative solution. HSE Schools cited financial pressures and... — read more 

Oakland City University initially planned to close. Officials reportedly informed some employees of this decision. Less than two hours later, the university reversed course. OCU announced it will now remain open. This is due to a pending "strategic... — read more 

Indiana Public Media's WFIU/WTIU announced staff layoffs. Four full-time and fourteen part-time employees were affected. These cuts followed the end of state and federal funding. WFIU/WTIU lost approximately $1.8 million in support. The organization... — read more 

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions announced a mass layoff affecting approximately 90 non-union employees. The Indianapolis-based non-profit cited recent changes by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA). FSSA decided not to... — read more 

Indianapolis Public Schools announced $17 million in central office cuts. This marks the district's second round of budget reductions this year. The cuts involve eliminating approximately 28 central office positions. Enrollment declines and an... — read more 

Kem Krest announced the closure of its Carmel, Indiana plant. Seventy-seven employees face layoffs. The company cited declining sales and business needs. Layoffs will begin on May 9. The process concludes by August 31. Carmel, Indiana ... — read more 

Cummins will close its Whitestown facility. The company plans to lay off workers. Fifty-nine employees will be affected. This facility is located in Whitestown, Indiana. The closure represents a workforce reduction. Whitestown, Indiana ... — read more 

Indiana University's tech division cut jobs. Thirteen employees received notices of termination. This move aligns staff with institutional goals. It supports research and financial stability. The university remains silent on wider... — read more 

Oakland City University employees met with the Department of Workforce Development Rapid response team. This meeting followed a WARN notice filed earlier in April. WARN notices indicate a possibility of mass layoffs for employers with over 100 staff... — read more 

RESRG Automotive is under investigation for a recent mass layoff. The company notified Indiana officials of the layoff on April 14, 2026. This action affected 266 employees at its Evansville, Indiana facility. The investigation focuses on potential... — read more 

Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna could result in layoffs. WTHR is a television station owned by Tegna. Potential job cuts are expected at WTHR. This development follows the recent company deal. The acquisition impacts operations in... — read more 

Circle City Broadcasting LLC acquired WRTV-TV Channel 6. More than 50 WRTV staff members were terminated on Tuesday. Fewer than five of approximately 60 employees were retained by the new owner. The acquisition was completed just hours before these... — read more 

Oakland City University anticipates a mass layoff. The university issued a WARN notice. Some employees received the notification. All university staff could be impacted. A local newspaper obtained the email. Oakland City, Indiana ... — read more 

Circle City Broadcasting completed its acquisition of WRTV on March 31. The company subsequently laid off a significant portion of the station's staff. Several WRTV reporters confirmed their last day was March 31 via social media posts. Circle City... — read more 

Novo Nordisk announced a workforce reduction. Approximately 400 positions will be cut at its Bloomington site. These layoffs are scheduled for early May. The company stated it remains committed to the site. Local officials are working to support... — read more 

Wabash announced layoffs and facility closures. More than 300 workers will be affected. Four sites are closing, including one in Goshen, Indiana. The company's 2025 revenues dropped by 20%. This reflects challenging conditions in the freight... — read more 

General Motors and Samsung are constructing an EV battery plant. This facility is located in New Carlisle, Indiana, and broke ground in August 2024. Construction on the project is now experiencing a slowdown. Contractor Barton Marlow confirmed recent... — read more 

Spartech LLC will permanently close its Muncie, Indiana plant. This closure will affect 125 employees. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on December 23. The company filed a state WARN notice. This notification confirms the facility's permanent... — read more 

Perdue Farms will eliminate 293 positions. The layoffs affect its Washington, Indiana facility. These changes impact the second turkey production shift. Consumer demand shifts and fewer turkey flocks caused the decision. The company aims for... — read more 

Navient Solutions, LLC plans to lay off 128 employees. These layoffs will affect Fishers-based staff. The separations are expected to occur between October 2025 and June 2026. This action is part of a strategic transformation. Affected employees will... — read more 

Dura-Shiloh will close its Goshen, Indiana plant by March 31st. This closure will result in 172 employee terminations. The company issued a WARN notice on February 2nd. A law firm is investigating an alleged WARN Act violation. The notice provided 57... — read more 

Initial unemployment claims in Indiana rose last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this increase. New jobless claims reached 3,741 for the week ending January 31. This was an increase from 3,186 the previous week. ... — read more 

United Steelworkers members rejected a contract extension offer. These workers are at BP’s Whiting, Indiana refinery. The union represents about 800 employees there. Differences exist over seniority, layoffs, and wages. The current collective... — read more 

Initial unemployment filings in Indiana decreased last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this data. New jobless claims fell to 3,203 in the week ending January 24. This was down from 3,789 claims the prior week. Nationally, U.S... — read more