Supreme Court won’t hear appeal from Indiana residents on lakefront property rights
Two residents with a home on Lake Michigan contended lakefront landowners should have the right to limit who uses the beaches abutting their properties.
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IndyCar to debut titanium cockpit protection in Indianapolis 500
The device dubbed "Advanced Frontal Protection" will officially debut when practice begins next month and is expected to be used for the remainder of the IndyCar season.
Billionaire Icahn wants Caesars Entertainment to sell itself
Caesars owns four of Indiana’s highest-revenue casinos and any sale would need approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission and Indiana Horse Racing Commission.
Some Americans floored by tax bills, changes in law
The first tax filing season under the new federal tax law is proving to be surprising, confusing—and occasionally frightening—for some Americans, especially those accustomed to getting money back from the government.
USA Gymnastics hires NBA exec Li Li Leung as new CEO
Leung, the fourth person to lead the gymnastics organization in the last two years, most recently was vice president of global partnerships for the NBA.
Amazon aims to cut its carbon footprint
The online retail giant announced plans Monday to make half of all its shipments carbon neutral by 2030.
Indiana Dunes becomes state’s first national park
The Dunes were initially recommended to become a national park in 1916, because of their biological diversity and geological features.
Hundreds of companies excused from steel tariff, analysis shows
Two Indianapolis-area subsidiaries of Japanese companies are among hundreds of firms granted permission to import millions of tons of steel without paying the hefty tariff President Trump put in place to protect U.S. manufacturers and jobs.
Trump says he might extend deadline in U.S.-China talks
President Donald Trump said that “there’s a possibility” he would extend a March 2 deadline in trade talks with China if the two countries are closing in on a deal.
Many steel tariffs waived even with tough trade talk
Hundreds of companies have received permission to import millions of tons of steel without paying tariffs. Two subsidiaries of Japanese companies, both in the suburbs of Indianapolis, had vastly different experiences with the waiver requests.
Impeachment investigation sought of Indiana attorney general
Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, said he submitted the request Thursday asking that the House Judiciary Committee investigate Hill's conduct and whether he should remain in office.
Congress OKs border deal; Trump to sign, declare emergency
Congress lopsidedly approved a border security compromise Thursday that would avert a second painful government shutdown, but a new confrontation was ignited.
Report finds problems with student loan servicing, oversight
The nine companies and organizations tasked with servicing the accounts of the nation's 30 million student loan borrowers repeatedly failed to do their jobs properly over a period of years, a new report finds.
Illinois set to hike minimum wage to $15, highest in Midwest
Republicans argued the law will cost jobs in a state where statistics show more than 60 percent of residents live within 40 miles of a state border.
EPA too slow on limiting toxic chemicals, critics say
Under pressure from Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday it would move toward setting safety limits for a class of highly toxic chemicals contaminating drinking water around the country.
Amazon ditches New York headquarters plan, won’t look elsewhere
Amazon said Thursday it does not plan to look for another location, and will continue to build out HQ2 offices in Arlington, Virginia, and a logistics hub in Nashville, Tennessee.
Earlham names Rose-Hulman’s Houtman to be next president
Anne Houtman has been provost and vice president for academic affairs at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute for the past three years.
Democrats question promises in proposed $26.5B T-Mobile-Sprint deal
U.S. Democratic lawmakers challenged top executives of T-Mobile and Sprint on Wednesday over their pledge not to raise prices for wireless services or hurt competition if their $26.5 billion merger goes through.
Chicago Cubs, Sinclair to launch sports network in 2020
The Cubs said Wednesday the Marquee Sports Network will carry live game broadcasts and pregame and postgame coverage.
Holcomb names no current teachers to commission studying teacher pay
A seven-member commission picked by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to recommend ways to boost teacher pay doesn't include any current teachers or school leaders.