Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch

The leader of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) is stepping down. Executive Director Denny Spinner is resigning from the position after three years to take over as interim director of the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement. His last day at OCRA was Friday, Dec. 1.

Those experiencing a mental health crisis will soon have another resource available to seek treatment. Porter-Starke Services plans to open its new Valparaiso crisis center in January. It's designed to provide short-term observation and care up to 24 hours in a less restrictive setting than a psychiatric hospital.

Indiana's Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch discusses supporting small businesses during the holiday season including buying the limited edition Indiana Holiday Grown Box.

Indiana's Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch encourages all Hoosiers to support small business. The Salvation Army begins it's Red Kettle Holiday Give Campaign. PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. shares an economic outlook. Indiana Youth Institute discusses the new FAFSA deadline.

A project to turn the abandoned Gary Union Station into a "Fiber Smart House" officially broke ground Wednesday. When complete, the building will serve as a fiber access point, as well as a technology training center and business incubator.

Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch discusses tourism as an economic driver in the Region.

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch discusses affordable housing and tourism in Indiana. Cory Armand is working to transform his hometown one real estate investment at a time. Hoosier students eligible for the 21st Century Scholars Program are now being auto-enrolled under a new state law.

A state program that made communities eligible for millions of dollars in funding opportunities could be making a comeback. Indiana launched the Stellar Communities program in 2011 but put it on hold in 2020, as the state redirected federal funding to COVID response efforts.

Liquor licenses are becoming an important tool for local communities looking to attract businesses.

Northwest Indiana is positioned to lead the state into the future, says Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch.