Farmers' confidence in their operations held steady in the latest monthly survey from Purdue University.

Health officials warn that water in schools may be contaminated with unsafe levels of bacteria and metals from sitting stagnant in the pipes since March.

Indiana manufacturers are now eligible for on-site technical assistance and training from the Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Purdue University's Ag Economy Barometer showed farmers feel better about their prospects in June than they did earlier this year.

Purdue University researchers developed a new COVID-19 test that could be more affordable and time efficient. The test will first be used by health care providers before then offering it to consumers for use at home.

Purdue University President Mitch Daniels has expelled an undergraduate student for "racist and despicable" statements he made on social media.

Rather than charging the farmers to participate in the online market, the website will act as a bridge connecting farmers to people and help compliment in-person farmers markets.

A memo from State Budget Director Zac Jackson this week proposed a 7 percent reduction in the states $1.7 billion in 2020-21 funding to the seven public college systems in Indiana.

Farmer sentiment dropped for a second month in a row in April bringing the Ag Economy Barometer down to levels last seen in 2016.

WFYIs Jill Ditmire spoke by phone with Programs and Facilities Director and Curator, Danicia Monet Malone about the center's current work to meet students needs while the campus is closed during the COVID-19 public health crisis.