For public company CEOs, $11.7M is middle-of-the-pack pay
Chief executives at the biggest public companies got an 8.5 percent raise last year, bringing the median pay package for CEOs to $11.7 million.
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Penske: Guarantee full-time drivers Indy 500 starting spots
Roger Penske has a very simple solution for the predicament the Indianapolis 500 created when one of its most popular drivers, James Hinchcliffe, was bumped from the field during qualifying.
Indiana convenience stores find new way around cold beer ban
The announcement on Thursday, ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, was the latest attempt to combat liquor stores’ exclusive right to sell cold carry-out beer in Indiana.
Indiana’s largest beer distributor laying off 100 workers
Monarch Beverage Co. expects the job cuts to occur by Sept. 1, when the Indianapolis-based wholesaler will pull out of the wine business by closing its $67 million-a-year wine distribution business.
Emails show deception by Nassar, USA Gymnastics
USA Gymnastics agreed to use false excuses in 2015 to account for the absence of sports doctor Larry Nassar, according to emails.
Congress OKs Trump bid to widen private care at besieged VA
Congress delivered a victory to President Donald Trump by expanding private care for veterans as an alternative to the troubled Veterans Affairs health system.
Trump launches probe into auto imports, possible tariffs
The Trump administration on Wednesday launched an investigation into whether tariffs are needed on the imports of automobiles into the United States, moving swiftly as talks over the North American Free Trade Agreement have stalled.
New plan announced to improve broadband in Indiana’s rural areas
The effort was announced Wednesday by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. It's part of a broader document called the Strategic Plan for Rural Indiana.
As both driver and owner, Ed Carpenter a factor at Indy
Ed Carpenter is making his presence felt this year by helping Danica Patrick and establishing himself as a contender for Sunday’s big race in the city he has called home since he was a youngster.
Historically black colleges make gains in NCAA progress report
Athletes at historically black colleges and universities are closing the gap in the classroom, according to the latest academic report from the Indianapolis-based NCAA.
NFL owners adopt new policy to address national anthem protests
The decision was announced Wednesday by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the league's spring meeting in Atlanta.
Indiana Supreme Court disbars lawyer in estate theft case
The Indiana Supreme Court has disbarred a lawyer imprisoned for the misappropriation of funds from six estates that authorities say totaled hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Caterpillar plans $73.6 million Indiana expansion, 125 jobs
Heavy equipment and machinery maker Caterpillar plans to make the investment in building improvements, information technology, software and equipment.
Lawmakers move to dismantle key post-crisis bank rules
The House voted 258-159 to approve legislation rolling back the Dodd-Frank law, notching a legislative win for President Donald Trump, who made gutting the landmark law a campaign promise.
Indianapolis official announces halt to merit board changes
The Indianapolis City-County Council president has halted plans to revamp the city's civilian police merit board in the wake of its recent vote clearing two officers of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black motorist.
Former Indiana first lady has surgery to remove brain tumor
Susan Bayh, the wife of former Sen. and Gov. Evan Bayh, had a malignant glioblastoma removed Tuesday.
After 54 years, ABC prepares to sign off on Indianapolis 500
It will end a tradition that is just as much part of the Indy 500 fabric as the Borg-Warner Trophy, the yard of bricks, the celebratory milk in victory lane and the singing of “(Back Home Again in) Indiana.”
Chevy hoping it finally has edge on Honda in Indy 500
As dominant as Chevy has been in racing over the years, Honda continues to have the upper hand in the Indy 500.
J.C. Penney CEO leaving to take top spot at Lowe’s
The announced departure of Marvin Ellison on Tuesday sent shares of the struggling department store chain tumbling to an all-time intraday low.
Artist Robert Indiana, known for ‘LOVE’ series, dies at 89
Robert Indiana was born Robert Clark in New Castle and later relocated to Indianapolis, where he attended Arsenal Technical High School.