NCAA adds five independent voices to its board of governors
The move, announced Tuesday, fulfills one of the key recommendations made by the Commission on College Basketball—adding perspectives from outside campus leadership.
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USA Gymnastics’ director of sports medicine lasts just one day
The embattled organization announced it had removed Edward Nyman on Tuesday, barely 24 hours after naming him as its first full-time director of sports medicine and science.
Suit against USA Gymnastics seeks help for abused gymnasts
A new lawsuit seeks to protect potentially thousands of abused gymnasts who might not have known about a deadline for filing claims against USA Gymnastics in the embattled group's ongoing bankruptcy.
Buttigieg meets with Sharpton in outreach to black voters
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg met Monday with controversial civil rights activist Al Sharpton, as the South Bend mayor faces scrutiny of his record on race and is stepping up his outreach to African Americans.
Governor says he could boost Indiana child agency funding again
Indiana's governor signed a new two-year budget Monday and pledged to work to restore some of the money lawmakers trimmed from his proposal to boost funding for the state's child welfare agency if the amount ends up being insufficient.
Indiana budget includes $73M for new Purdue animal hospital
Purdue President Mitch Daniels had urged state lawmakers to approve funding for the new hospital, saying it's vital to Purdue's veterinary college and the state.
NRA’s LaPierre fends off backlash, wins re-election as CEO
Wayne LaPierre, the public face of the gun lobbying group for decades, received unanimous approval from the NRA’s board of directors, which met in executive session Monday in Indianapolis at the end of the group’s annual convention.
Ex-Indiana high court justice to hear case against state AG
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed former Justice Myra Selby to hear allegations that state Attorney General Curtis Hill committed professional misconduct by allegedly groping a lawmaker and three legislative staffers at a bar.
Fed likely to underscore a message: No rates hikes in 2019
The Federal Reserve this week will likely reinforce a theme that has cheered consumers and investors since the start of the year.
Marriott to expand further into home-sharing market
The world's biggest hotel company will soon start taking reservations through its website for 2,000 homes in 100 markets in the United States, Europe and Latin America.
Consumer spending sees biggest monthly rise since 2009
The March gain was a marked improvement after three months of lackluster readings in the key segment of the economy.
Richard Lugar, former Indianapolis mayor and giant of foreign policy, dies
The Indianapolis native served two terms as mayor, orchestrating the unification of the city and the outlying parts of Marion County. He went on to serve 36 years in the U.S. Senate.
UPDATE: North out as president as infighting erupts at NRA convention in Indy
Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North announced Saturday in Indianapolis that he won’t serve a second term as president of the National Rifle Association. His announcement came after his failed attempt to force out NRA chief Wayne LaPierre, who has been the public face of the group for decades.
Trump tells NRA at Indy convention he’ll fight for gun rights
Addressing a group at the NRA’s annual conventional on Friday, Trump also implored members to rally behind his re-election bid in 2020.
Notre Dame getting $42.4M to accelerate regional innovation
The 5-year grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. aims to further advance Indiana’s northwest region as a leader in manufacturing, entrepreneurship, applied analytics and technology.
U.S. economy defies expectations with 3.2% growth in first quarter
The advance in the gross domestic product, the broadest measure of economic health, marked the strongest first quarter growth rate since 2015.
Lawsuit seeks to block Indiana ban on abortion procedure
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the state's attempt to ban a second-trimester abortion procedure, a day after the governor signed the measure into law.
IndyCar hoping debris deflector helps protect drivers
More than two dozen drivers spent Wednesday testing the deflector, which is designed to reduce the risk of head injuries. It will be the latest safety device to make its debut at the Indy 500.
Tesla suffers surprisingly large quarterly loss as sales slump 31%
The loss was more than double what analysts had predicted as Tesla lost $702.1 million in the quarter.
NRA facing internal, external strife as convention starts in Indianapolis
National Rifle Association insiders and longtime observers describe an organization at war with itself over a central question: Has it strayed too far from its original mission of gun safety and outdoor shooting sports and become too political?