Unemployment rates have dropped a percentage point in Starke and Pulaski counties.
Continue readingUPDATE: WKVI Job Fair Canceled
UPDATE: The job fair that had been scheduled for Thursday has been canceled.
Those looking for a new job will be able to meet with multiple local employers tomorrow in Knox. WKVI is hosting a job fair from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center.
Continue readingFewer Starke, Pulaski County Residents Working, Even As Unemployment Rate Declines
The number of Starke and Pulaski County residents working is heading back down slightly, even as unemployment rates continue to drop.
Continue readingUnemployment Rates Continue to Drop in Starke, Pulaski Counties
Starke and Pulaski County residents continue heading back to work. Starke County’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.7 percent in August, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. That’s down from nine percent the month before.
Continue readingUnemployment Recipients Should Start Getting $300 Increase Sept. 21
Hoosiers receiving unemployment could start getting their extra $300 in the next couple of weeks. Those getting at least $100 a week in unemployment insurance will get another $300 a week in federal funding, as part of the Lost Wage Assistance program.
Continue readingFewer Starke, Pulaski County Residents Working in July than Previous Month
Local unemployment rates dropped significantly last month, even as the number of residents working also went down.
Continue readingGovernor to Require State Troopers to Use Body Cameras as Part of Equity and Inclusion Strategy
Indiana State Police troopers will be required to use body cameras by next spring. It’s one of a number of steps announced by Governor Eric Holcomb Tuesday, as part of his larger strategy to address equity and inclusion.
Continue readingDepartment of Workforce Development Reports Positive Employment Trends
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development is reporting some positive trends, when it comes to employment. Commissioner Fred Payne reviewed some of the latest numbers during state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Wednesday.
Continue readingMore Starke, Pulaski County Residents Working But Unemployment Rate Also Up
Local unemployment rates are heading back up, even as the number of residents working is also increasing. Pulaski County’s unemployment rate rose a full percentage point to 10.4 percent, according to the June report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Starke County had a smaller increase from 12.4 percent in May to 12.6 in June.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Workforce Development Overpays Unemployment Benefits
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says it’s overpaid certain Hoosiers’ unemployment benefits. Commissioner Fred Payne confirmed the overpayments during Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing, but didn’t give an exact amount.
Continue readingIndiana’s Weekly Unemployment Claims Remain Steady
The number of Hoosiers filing for unemployment benefits is down significantly from the peak in March. The week ending June 6, 23,604 initial unemployment claims were filed. That’s actually a slight increase from the week before but down from a peak of over 139,000 in March.
Continue readingIndiana’s Initial Unemployment Claims Continue to Decline
Most unemployed Hoosiers have been able to get their first unemployment check within three weeks, according to Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne.
Continue readingUnemployment Spike Hits Local Area
Starke County’s unemployment rate has spiked to almost 20 percent. The county went from an unemployment rate of 4.7 percent in March to 19.9 percent in April, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The number of Starke County residents working is believed to have dropped by almost 1,300.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Explains Unemployment Delays
More than $1.4 billion in unemployment benefits has been paid out to Hoosiers since March, but many are still waiting. Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne explained Friday why some unemployment claims take longer than 21 days to process.
Continue readingIndependent Contractors Will Start Seeing Unemployment Payments Friday
Unemployment payments will start going out to newly-eligible independent contractors and self-employed workers Friday. During state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Thursday, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne said the payment system is ready to go, following updates to the department’s computer system.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Satisfied with Safety Measures at Logansport Meatpacking Plant
State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box appears to be satisfied with the safety measures in place at the Tyson meat processing plant in Logansport.
Continue readingNumber of New Unemployment Claims Remains High but Down Significantly from March Peak
Those filing for unemployment benefits continue to get some guidance from the state. More than 57,000 initial unemployment claims were filed in Indiana last week, according to the Department of Workforce Development. Commissioner Fred Payne says that’s significantly lower than the peak in March, but still more than double the pre-COVID-19 peak.
Continue readingIndependent Contractors Can Start Applying for Unemployment Tomorrow
Independent contractors and those who are self-employed can start applying for unemployment benefits tomorrow (Friday). But Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Fred Payne says payments aren’t expected to start going out until May 8.
Continue readingUnemployment Rates Steady in Starke, Pulaski Counties But Don’t Reflect COVID-19 Impact
Starke and Pulaski counties’ unemployment rates saw little change in March, but the figures still don’t reflect the impact of COVID-19 and the stay-at-home order.
Continue readingIndependent Contractors May Be Able to Start Applying for Unemployment Next Friday
Independent contractors and those who are self-employed may be able to start applying for unemployment benefits as soon as next Friday.
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