Unemployment rate falls as U.S. adds modest 164,000 jobs
The overall unemployment rate is now the lowest since December 2000. The rate for African-Americans—6.6 percent—is the lowest on record since 1972.
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Indiana officials aim to expand drug treatment programs
State officials said Thursday that they plan to fight Indiana’s opioid crisis by increasing capacity of state-sponsored drug treatment, promoting a campaign on reducing the stigma surrounding drug addiction and treatment, and training more health care workers.
Trump to talk tax cuts, economy at rally in Indiana
Campaign official Michael Glassner said the President Donald Trump will discuss tax cuts he signed into law late last year and highlight how Indiana families are benefiting from them at a May 10 event.
Record exports cut U.S. trade deficit to $49 billion
Exports rose in March to a record $208.5 billion, led by shipments of civilian aircraft and soybeans. Imports slipped 1.8 percent, to $257.5 billion.
Lawsuit challenges court fees charged by four Indiana counties
The suit names the clerks of Hamilton, Johnson, Marion and Wayne counties.
Danica Patrick returns to Indy’s famous oval for 1st IndyCar run since 2011
After some quick reminders from team owner Ed Carpenter, Danica Patrick passed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's two-phase refresher course Tuesday after driving an IndyCar for the first time in seven years.
Gymnast sues Karolyis, other groups over team doctor’s abuse
The suit alleges Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics, the U.S. Olympic Committee and the husband-and-wife coaching duo failed to protect her and other athletes.
Revamped Indiana workforce training panel meets for first time
Business leaders and education officials on the board voiced concerns that businesses and schools aren't on the same page when it comes to preparing the next generation of workers.
New Indiana program addresses maternal opioid crisis
The program at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis will have nearly $600,000 state grant money in place to curb the number of female addicts, whose babies often are addicted to drugs.
White House delays tariffs on European Union, Canada and Mexico
The White House said Monday it would postpone a decision on imposing tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and Mexico for 30 days.
NBC Sports locks up six-year motorsports TV deal
The deal begins in 2019 and includes digital rights on its app and NBCSports.com for live streaming of every International Motor Sports Association championship race.
Amazon raising price of annual Prime membership to $119
The announcement came the same day Amazon reported that first-quarter profit more than doubled from a year ago, fueled by the growth of online shopping and the cloud-computing service it provides to businesses and government agencies.
After guilty verdict, Notre Dame rescinds honorary degree given to Bill Cosby
Although it traditionally has been rare for schools to rescind honorary degrees retroactively, experts say it has become more common in light of the #MeToo movement. More than 20 schools have revoked degrees from Cosby.
NBA says referees missed goaltending call by LeBron James against Pacers in Game 5
The controversial call prompted Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to sign an executive order outlawing goaltending in Indianapolis.
Kite Realty takes quarterly loss, but tops analyst expectations
Indianapolis-based real estate developer Kite Realty Group Trust outperformed analyst forecasts with higher-than-expected revenue and funds from operations.
NCAA begins work of implementing complex basketball reforms
Hours after former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice presented the Commission on College Basketball’s sweeping recommendations for reforming a sport weighed down by corruption, NCAA leaders set in motion the process for turning those ideas into reality.
Sports car maker plans production at Purdue business park
A British company is planning to build what it calls the fastest street-legal cars in the United States at Purdue University's research and business district.
Indiana Department of Child Services goes $284M over budget
The Indiana Department of Child Services has already gone over its annual budget with two months still remaining in the fiscal year.
New historical marker honors Speedway’s WWI aviation role
A U.S. Army opened the depot in early 1918 to capitalize on the area’s strategic position near military airfields, railroads and industry.
Commission dances around name, image and likeness debate
The Commission on College Basketball didn’t say whether college athletes should be able to cash in on their names, images and likenesses, but Condoleezza Rice's remarks to the Indianapolis-based NCAA suggested she thinks it is good idea.