Trump has solid U.S. economy to tout in address, but threats remain
As he delivers his second State of the Union address Tuesday night, the president likely will note Friday’s surprising jobs report and rising factory output.
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Bridge needs $120K in repairs even before completion
Work on the $13.5 million replacement span in downtown Anderson began in November 2017. Once work on the eastbound lanes is completed, the westbound lanes will be closed again.
Utility planning 3 wind farms in shift to renewable energy
The farms stretching over four counties and a portion of central Indiana would have nearly 300 wind turbines that could be spinning as early as 2020.
UPDATE: IndyStar parent firm rejects $1.4B offer, but fight might not be over
Gannett Co. said Monday that its board determined the unsolicited offer from a hedge-fund backed media group undervalued the company and wasn’t in the best interests of shareholders.
Indiana ports see big jump in cargo shipments
The record amount of cargo was due in large part to increases in shipments of coal, soy products, grain and steel.
Indiana factory that employs more than 300 set to close
Schneider Electric said production at its factory in Peru is being shifted to other states and Mexico.
Indiana debate over teacher pay boost remains unsettled
House Republicans will release their budget proposal within the next couple of weeks, with the Senate then taking its turn before the deadline on a final agreement by late April.
Colts QB Luck, linebacker Leonard win NFL season honors
Andrew Luck was named The Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year on Saturday, and linebacker Darius Leonard was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
House OKs allowing wine, mixed drink sales from golf carts
Indiana residents would be able to sell wine and mixed drinks like margaritas from golf carts on the state's golf courses under a bill that's cleared the Indiana House.
UPDATE: Indiana, Kentucky Planned Parenthood enters Western alliance
Planned Parenthood's affiliate overseeing Hawaii and three western states announced Friday that it was adding Indiana and Kentucky, a first-of-its-kind consolidation based not on geography but on reallocating resources to fight new abortion restrictions.
U.S. employers add robust 304K jobs as expansion hits record length
U.S. employers shrugged off last month's partial government shutdown and engaged in a burst of hiring in January.
Amazon has another ‘Prime’ holiday as profit tops $3 billion
Amazon saw revenue grow across many of its businesses, including online shopping, advertising and cloud computing.
Stocks rise, clinching S&P 500’s best month since 2015
Wall Street got its mojo back in January after finishing 2018 with its worst December since 1931.
Trump targets drug middlemen with ‘devastating’ rebate overhaul
The Trump administration Thursday unveiled a plan to channel now-hidden prescription drug rebates directly to patients, saying it would bypass middlemen and lower prices for consumers.
Trump casts doubt on U.S.-China trade deal hopes
President Donald Trump also said a final deal probably won't be finalized until he and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet again. Trump did not say when such a meeting would happen.
Apple busts Facebook for distributing data-sucking app
Apple says Facebook can no longer distribute an app that paid users, including teenagers, to extensively track their phone and web use.
Federal Reserve keeps key rate unchanged, pledges to be ‘patient’
Investors cheered the Fed's message that it foresees no need to raise borrowing rates anytime soon even while the economy remains on firm footing.
Conor Daly part of all-American Andretti lineup for Indy 500
Conor Daly gives the Andretti Autosport team an all-American roster, rounding out the lineup with Marco Andretti, former Indy 500 winners Alexander Rossi and Ryan Hunter-Reay, and Zach Veach.
Insurer Anthem unveils better-than-expected 2019 forecast
Shares of the nation's second-largest health insurer soared after Anthem said it expected adjusted earnings in the new year to be better than $19 per share.
Indiana lawmakers considering property tax amnesty period
The bill approved 48-0 by the Indiana Senate would allow counties to waive penalties and interest if overdue taxes are paid by May 2020.