Fed leaves key rate unchanged, but sees further hikes ahead
The Federal Reserve portrayed the economy as robust, with healthy job growth, low unemployment, solid consumer spending and inflation near its 2 percent target.
Associated Press
Articles
Missouri tour boat captain indicted in sinking that killed 17
Charges have been filed against the captain of a Missouri tourist boat that sank and killed 17 people, including nine people from an Indiana family, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Subaru recalls nearly 400K vehicles to fix stalling problems
The first recall covers about 229,000 Outback and Legacy vehicles that could have software problems.
Trump administration finalizes birth control opt-out policy
The Trump administration on Wednesday finalized a policy change that allows some employers with religious or moral objections to opt out of providing no-cost birth control for female workers.
Northwest Indiana county begins counting votes after delay
Porter County commissioners asked the FBI on Wednesday to investigate what they called “scores of alleged violations of Indiana Election Law.”
Sessions resigns as U.S. attorney general under pressure from Trump
Attorney General Jeff Sessions was pushed out Wednesday as the country's chief law enforcement officer after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks from President Donald Trump over his recusal from the Russia investigation.
Trump frames midterms as ‘tremendous success’ despite House losses
Resigned to losing his party's grip on the House, President Donald Trump chose to celebrate "tremendous success" for Republicans in maintaining or even expanding their hold on the Senate.
Hollingsworth reclaims 9th District over Watson
Rep. Trey Hollingsworth has defeated Democrat Liz Watson to win re-election to a second term in southern Indiana's 9th District, which extends from the Ohio River to the south Indianapolis suburbs.
Indiana voters OK balanced budget amendment
Voters have approved an amendment to the Indiana Constitution obligating the General Assembly to adopt balanced budgets unless two-thirds of the members of both chambers vote to suspend the requirement.
Indiana voters say health care, economy most important issues
Health care and President Trump's policies were important issues among Indiana residents in the midterm election, according to a wide-ranging survey of the American electorate that found they're divided over the state of the nation.
UPDATE: U.S. Olympic Committee moves to decertify Indy-based USA Gymnastics
The U.S. Olympic Committee is choosing to pursue the nuclear option for USA Gymnastics after the organization botched its rebuilding attempt in the wake of a sex-abuse scandal involving former team doctor Larry Nassar.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects net neutrality appeal
The court on Monday rejected appeals from the telecommunications industry seeking to throw out a lower court ruling in favor of the "net neutrality" rules.
Fed likely to keep rates on hold, sketch a bright outlook
With the economy strong, wages rising and unemployment at a near-five-decade low, the Federal Reserve remains on track to keep raising interest rates — just not this week.
Report: Amazon in ‘advanced talks’ to build HQ2 near Washington, DC
Such a decision would leave Indianapolis and 18 other finalists out of the running for the giant economic development prize.
GOP drops NRA president North from rally in Noblesville
GOP Chairman Kyle Hupfer later said Oliver North was dropped because it would have been “the wrong place and wrong time.”
State: $2.5B coal-to-diesel project won’t harm air quality
According to the air permit application, the plant would have annual emissions of about 2.2 million tons of carbon dioxide, 225 tons of carbon monoxide and 120 tons of sulfur dioxide.
Indiana legislators push for school bus cameras after crash
The cameras would be mounted to the outside of buses and would take pictures of drivers who pass when the stop arm is deployed. Law enforcement agencies could then use the pictures to issue charges or citations.
Obama’s rally for Donnelly reflects senator’s political balancing act
The appearance may win points with Democrats upset over Donnelly's embrace of some Trump priorities, such as building a border wall with Mexico.
Latest segment of I-69 extension ready for 70 mph
There's 's a 55 mph speed limit for nearly 8 miles through Bloomington before the northbound speed limit increases to 70 mph for more than 13 miles.
Geoffrey the Giraffe to make comeback in Kroger aisles
Meanwhile, the hedge funds that now own the Toys “R” Us brand plan to relaunch the toy retailer as a standalone operation next year, according to people familiar with the matter.