Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Thundershower 81°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Indiana Unemployment at 3.5 Percent for March

Friday, April 19, 2024 at 12:24 PM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

The state's jobless rate remains below the national average.

Shutterstock photo.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's unemployment rate remained unchanged last month.

According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the state's jobless rate stands at 3.5 percent. By comparison, the national rate for March stands at 3.8 percent.

In addition, the state's total labor force stands at 3,380,807, a decrease of 8,595 from the previous month.

As of April 16, there were 105,593 open job postings throughout the state.

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

Indiana March 2024 Employment Snapshot

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

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
Sawyer Brown - Dirt Road

Fox News Fox News National Newscast 19:01

Maren Morris I Could Use a Love Song 18:58

Luke Combs Sleep Less in a Hotel Room 18:55

Toby Keith A Few More Cowboys - EAGLE ONLY 18:51