Indianapolis naming new downtown plaza after Lugar
Former Mayor Richard Lugar joined current Mayor Joe Hogsett and former mayors Steve Goldsmith, Bart Peterson and Greg Ballard for Monday's announcement.
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Indiana forensics lab sees increase in drug cases
The lab has seen a steady increase in drug cases in recent years. It handled nearly 9,400 such cases in 2008. It is expected to handle more than 14,500 cases this year.
Trump names former Lilly exec as new health secretary
If confirmed by the Senate, former Eli Lilly and Co. exec Alex Azar will oversee a $1 trillion department responsible for major health insurance programs, medical research, food and drug safety, and public health.
Lawsuit seeks new recourse on for-profit college fraud
Two women who claim they were defrauded by a for-profit college have sued the U.S. Department of Education and a private loan servicer with major operations in the Indianapolis area.
Indianapolis airport adding electric buses for shuttle fleet
Airport officials say the first electric bus is in operation and that it will have five more by early next year.
Indianapolis firm lands $3.5M-plus hospital demolition project
Eighteen companies tried to land the contract for demolition of the former Reid Hospital facility.
Habitat for Humanity plans 84-acre neighborhood
A Habitat for Humanity group is planning to build possibly hundreds of homes on an 84-acre site in Bloomington.
Two groups make deal on Sunday booze sales
Two powerful lobbying groups say they have resolved differences that previously led state lawmakers to give up on efforts to overturn the Prohibition-era Sunday carryout sales ban.
Indiana officials close records on troubled school district
The decision to withhold the information comes as the public prepares to comment on whether the state should take control of the financially struggling Muncie Community Schools.
Olympic gymnast Raisman latest to allege abuse by doctor
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman says she is among the young women sexually abused by Dr. Larry Nassar, who spent more than two decades working with athletes at Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics.
Senate GOP tax bill would delay biz cut, undo deductions
Senate Republicans revealed the details of their sweeping tax legislation Thursday, including a one-year delay in plans for a major corporate tax cut despite strident opposition from the White House and others in their own party.
Pence touts GOP tax overhaul in visit to Indiana
Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday that a GOP effort to overhaul the U.S. tax code for the first time in three decades is neither a Republican or a Democrat issue, but a "jobs issue."
Is it an emergency? Anthem makes patients question ER visits
Anthem said it has seen a drop in unnecessary ER visits in Kentucky since it started its review there and has rejected only around 1 percent of all claims as avoidable. The policy will expand to Indiana next year.
Timber sale at Indiana forests takes place despite protest
About 200 protesters chanted as state officials oversaw the sale of timber rights on 300 acres of two state forests in southern Indiana.
Colts release Davis after he publicly complains about organization
The Indianapolis Colts released two-time NFL Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae Davis on Thursday, less than 24 hours after the injured player took his complaints about a demotion public.
Study: Most student loan fraud claims involve for-profits
More than 7,300 claims of fraud came from students who attended the now-defunct Carmel-based ITT Technical Institute chain.
Panera Bread acquiring Au Bon Pain as founder steps down
Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich is stepping down as CEO and the company is buying Au Bon Pain—bringing together two chains the executive helped build.
Study gives college sports D+ grade for race, gender hiring
Leadership positions at 130 Football Bowl Subdivision schools continue to be dominated by white men, according to a diversity report released Wednesday.
College athletes continue to earn degrees at record rates
Increases were at least partly attributed to academic progress among black players in each sport.
Indiana panel recommends changes to graduation requirements
An Indiana panel working to create new graduation guidelines for the state's high schools has recommended getting rid of the graduation qualifying exam requirement.