McLaren headed back to Indy 500 and, eventually, IndyCar
Under former Zionsville marketing executive Zak Brown, McLaren Racing is attempting to make a lasting return to the IndyCar.
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Walgreens to hike minimum age for store tobacco sales
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. said Tuesday that it will require customers to be at least 21 years old to purchase tobacco in any of its more than 9,500 stores nationwide. The policy starts Sept. 1.
U.S. expands probe into air bag failures to 12.3M vehicles
Vehicles made by Toyota, Honda, Kia, Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Fiat Chrysler from the 2010 through 2019 model years are included in the probe, which was revealed Tuesday in documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Kohl’s to begin taking Amazon returns at all stores
Kohl’s has been testing Amazon returns at 100 stores for nearly two years and sees the service as a way to get people in its doors and potentially buy something while they’re there.
Jury selected in second trial over NCAA basketball recruitment
The trial is the second resulting from arrests made 19 months ago, when prosecutors described a widespread bribery scheme in which financial advisers and business managers allegedly paid assistant coaches and athletes' families to steer players to major NCAA basketball programs.
Buttigieg scrambles to turn 2020 buzz into momentum
There is an increasing urgency, inside and outside of the Pete Buttigieg’s campaign, that his moment may pass if he doesn’t take swift action to build a national organization capable of harnessing the energy he’ll need to sustain his recent surge in popularity.
School money, gambling decisions near for Indiana lawmakers
Lawmakers could wrap up the session as early as Wednesday but negotiations on the new two-year state budget and other issues could delay completion of its business until as late as April 29.
NCAA rejects mandatory 2-year commitment to grad transfers
A proposal to require a graduate transfer to count against a team's scholarship total for two years in football and basketball has been rejected by the NCAA.
Major League Soccer announces plans to expand to 30 teams
The Indy Eleven, who have expressed previous interest in joining MLS, declined to comment on their current interest while they are waiting for legislative approval for their plan to build a stadium.
Commission: New NAFTA would deliver modest economic gains
The commission's analysis is expected to kick off a contentious congressional debate on the regional trade pact designed to replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement.
Four Indiana regions chosen as Stellar Communities finalists
This year’s 2019 Stellar Communities Program designations will be announced Dec. 5. Last year, two regions were selected to receive state grants of at least $6.5 million each.
Ex-EPA chief Pruitt registers as energy lobbyist in Indiana
Scott Pruitt, the scandal-ridden former head of the Environmental Protection Agency, registered Thursday as fossil-fuels interests in the state fight to block the proposed closure of several coal-fired power plants.
Former Indianapolis sportscaster Chet Coppock dies after car accident
Longtime sportscaster Chet Coppock devoted most of his career to Chicago but spent much of the 1970s in Indianapolis.
McConnell proposes national minimum age of 21 for tobacco
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday his bill will cover all tobacco products, including vaping devices.
Sears sues former chairman Lampert over losses
Sears Holdings Corp. is suing its former chairman and largest shareholder Eddie Lampert, alleging the billionaire stripped the once iconic company of more than $2 billion in assets.
Trump tried to seize control of Mueller probe, report says
Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller's report reveals that President Donald Trump had tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller’s removal. But Mueller said he could not conclusively determine that Trump had committed criminal obstruction of justice.
Bosma recuses himself from votes on gambling bill over business deal
The leader of the Indiana House said he plans to skip votes on a major gambling-related bill after a casino investor arranged a local government contract for his law firm.
U.S. retail sales bounce back with healthy March surge
The Commerce Department said Thursday that sales last month had their strongest increase since September 2017. During the past year, retail spending has grown 3.6%.
U.S. claims for unemployment aid hit lowest level since 1969
The Labor Department on Thursday said claims for jobless aid fell by 5,000 last week, to 192,000, lowest since September 1969.
IU gets approval for $56M plan to overhaul mold-plagued dorms
The State Budget Committee signed off Wednesday on IU's plan to accelerate the overhaul of the Foster and McNutt complexes.