U.S. flu season worst in four decades, claims 80,000 lives
The tally of fatalities was nearly twice as large as what health officials previously considered a bad year, the director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
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House advances federal aviation bill that calls for minimum seat sizes
Lawmakers abandoned a plan backed by airlines to privatize the nation's air-traffic-control system.
Indiana Uber drivers to receive $100 each from settlement
The settlement, spanning all 50 states and the District of Columbia, is the biggest data-breach payout in history, and marks the most sweeping rebuke by regulators against Uber, which earned a reputation for skirting rules in its push to dominate the ride-hailing market.
Fed raises rates for third time this year with one more hike expected
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lifted its short-term rate for the eighth time since late 2015, and the Fed indicated that it expects to continue gradual increases.
Firefighters battle blaze at Pendleton Correctional Facility
A fire at central Indiana's Pendleton Correctional Facility has been extinguished after heavily damaging one of the prison complex's buildings.
Fed poised to raise rates for a third time this year
The modest rate increase that's widely expected reflects the continued resilience of the U.S. economy, now in its 10th year of expansion, the second-longest such stretch on record.
Indiana Supreme Court favors railroads in ruling over train crossings
Norfolk Southern Railway Co. challenged the statute after receiving 23 citations in Allen County from December 2014 to December 2015.
Children’s hospital celebrates $50M dance marathon milestone
More than 100 colleges and high schools have participated in the dance marathon program since 1991, raising $50 million for Riley Hospital for Children.
Dunkin’ Donuts to change its name to just Dunkin’
Doughnuts are still on the menu, but the company is renaming itself “Dunkin'” to reflect the chain’s increasing emphasis on coffee and other drinks.
U.S. Chamber endorses GOP’s Braun in Indiana Senate race
The organization released an advertisment attacking Braun opponent Sen. Joe Donnelly for voting against the Republican-led tax overhaul.
USA Diving CEO to leave after 16 months on the job
The Indianapolis-based national governing body for the sport said Monday that Lee Walsi Johnson will be leaving on Oct. 5.
U.S. credit scores hit new high while household debt skyrockets
The new record comes on the heels of other signs that consumers are finally shrugging off a recession hangover, despite stubbornly stagnant wages that haven’t matched mushrooming corporate revenue.
United States, China hike tariffs as trade conflict intensifies
With no settlement in sight, forecasters say the conflict between the two biggest economies could trim global growth through 2020.
Task force expected to recommend funding boost for state alcohol agency
Sen. Ron Alting said the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission needs more funding to hire more officers and employees, and to update technology.
Vice President Pence to return to Indiana for GOP event
Former Gov. Mike Pence’s trip will come just weeks ahead of the Nov. 6 election in which Republican candidate Mike Braun is looking to defeat Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly.
Man sentenced to 16 years in crash that killed Colts player, Uber driver
A man from Guatemala living illegally in the United States was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to two counts of operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.15 or more, causing death.
It’s high times for soaring marijuana stocks on Wall Street
Investors are craving marijuana stocks as Canada prepares to legalize pot next month, leading to giant gains for Canada-based companies listed on U.S. exchanges.
Dow, S&P 500 close at all-time highs amid upbeat economic reports
Wall Street delivered another set of milestones Thursday as a wave of buying sent U.S. stocks solidly higher.
Italian filter maker to establish operations in central Indiana
The office of Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the plans Thursday in Milan during the governor's three-day economic development trip to Italy.
U.S., China tariff situation not likely to end soon, experts predict
The United States and China haven’t held high-level trade talks since June, raising doubts about whether a resolution can be reached anytime soon.