Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Thundershower 81°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Indiana Unemployment Rate Increases in October

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:15 PM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

The state's jobless rate is currently higher than the national rate.

Shutterstock photo.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana unemployment rate increased in October.

According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the state’s jobless rate was 4.4 percent last month, up from 4.3 percent in September.

By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for October was 4.1 percent.

Indiana’s labor force participation rate is 63.2 percent compared to the national rate of 62.6 percent. This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older that are neither working nor actively looking for work.

As of November 1, there were 93,485 open job postings throughout the state.

Individuals looking for work, training or career information are encouraged to visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.

More from Local News

Jennings County Sheriff Charged in Theft Case

The charges stem from the theft of campaign signs.
Oldenburg Academy Welcomes Former Grad as Director of Admissions

Abe Streator is also a recent graduate of Indiana University.
Dearborn County Seeking Individuals to Serve on Citizen's Advisory Committee

The committee will review possible amendments to the county's zoning ordinance regarding solar.
Tom Black to Lead Batesville Middle School

He previously served as East Central HS Principal.
Replica World War II Honor Roll Memorial Coming Soon to Lawrenceburg

The memorial will be unveiled on July 4 at Newtown Park
Exit Ramp Closures Begin in Covington

The closures are associated with the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.

Friendship Flea Market

Crunch Time

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

Books & Banter: The House in the Cerulean Sea (Ages 18-35)
"Books & Banter" New Adult Book Club is perfect if you are 18-35 and looking to read and discuss popular titles with others within your age range.
Jun 8, 2026 at North Dearborn Branch Library
Teen Crafternoons: Crystalized Books
Unleash your creativity as we fuse science and art to transform ordinary books into dazzling crystalline treasures.
Jun 8, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Public Library
Grief Share
No matter the circumstances, grief is painful and confusing. GriefShare offers a safe, welcoming group where others understand your loss the emotions of grief.
Jun 8, 2026 at The Cove

Jennings County Sheriff Charged in Theft Case

The charges stem from the theft of campaign signs.

Oldenburg Academy Welcomes Former Grad as Director of Admissions

Abe Streator is also a recent graduate of Indiana University.

Dearborn County Seeking Individuals to Serve on Citizen's Advisory Committee

The committee will review possible amendments to the county's zoning ordinance regarding solar.

Batesville Go Back-to-Back as Sectional Champs

Sectional 28 was held at Greensburg Country Club.

Local Sports Report - June 5-6, 2026

Track & Field State Finals, Softball Semi-State, Baseball Regional, and Boys Golf Sectional results.

Batesville Captures Third Straight EIAC Championship

The conference meet was held at Rising Star.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Big & Rich - Comin' To Your City

Ashley McBryde What if We Don't 23:48

Luke Bryan Knockin' Boots 23:44

Alan Jackson Midnight In Montogmery 23:41

Frankie Ballard Young and Crazy 23:37