Neighbors sued to block the logging, saying the logging equipment would damage a private roadway. Officials also have raised concerns about possible impact to Bloomington's water supply.

The project is nearly two years behind schedule, but INDOT says it's confident it'll meet its August deadline.

Continued construction on a major interstate is causing headaches for those attending Indiana University's commencement ceremonies this weekend.

Emily Perry, executive director of Susie's Place, has been named Youth Worker of the Year by the Indiana Youth Institute.

The USGS says shaking was felt in Terre Haute and near Bloomington in Indiana

In a statement, a Cook Group representative says the jobs of the more than 750 employees are secure.

The state reached an agreement last month with private developer I-69 Development Partners and its bondholders to take over construction of Section 5.

The action finalizes an agreement the state announced two weeks ago. Under the arrangement, the IFA will reimburse the developer's bondholders for $246 million and the Indiana Department of Transportation will take the project over by the end of July.

INDOT will assume primary control of Section 5 construction, between Bloomington and Martinsville, by the end of July.

Groups selected as recipients are located in Fishers, Indianapolis, Anderson, Terre Haute, Bloomington, Lafayette, Muncie and Greencastle.