Michigan man sentenced for nearly $1M Indy fraud scheme
Authorities say Larry Westby stole nearly $1 million from people investing in his Indianapolis-based business.
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Richardson to run for county, not state, position in next election
The highest-ranking Republican woman in the Indiana Legislature has decided to not seek a new term and instead run for a county clerk position next year.
U.S. employers add 228K jobs; unemployment rate at 17-year low
Friday's jobs report made clear that the U.S. economy is on firm footing and is likely benefiting from more resilient global growth, with all major economies across the world expanding in tandem for the first time in a decade.
Franken announces resignation from Senate amid allegations
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said Thursday he will resign from Congress in coming weeks following a wave of sexual misconduct allegations and a collapse of support from his Democratic colleagues.
Sports doctor gets 60 years in prison on porn crimes
A judge has sentenced Larry Nassar to 60 years in federal prison for child pornography crimes, one of three criminal cases against a man who also admits assaulting female gymnasts.
Annual count shows fewer homeless people in Indiana, HUD says.
A federal agency says Indiana had an estimated 360 fewer homeless people during this year's annual count of the nation's people without a place to live.
Former Colts coach, Purdue player Ron Meyer dies at 76
Ron Meyer, the football coach who in 1987 led the Indianapolis Colts to their first division title and playoff appearance, died Tuesday after collapsing with an aortic aneurism while playing golf.
Indiana GOP Senate candidate voted Democrat until 2012
Records from the Dubois County Clerk's office, where candidate Mike Braun is registered to vote, show the 63-year-old consistently cast Democratic ballots until 2012.
Indiana education board approves new graduation requirements
The Indiana State Board of Education voted Wednesday to approve new requirements mandating that students do more to graduate from high school in the years to come.
Donnelly joins growing chorus of voices calling for Franken resignation
The demands came in rapid succession after Sen. Al Franken on Wednesday vehemently denied a new sexual misconduct accusation that came from a former Democratic congressional aide.
Walmart changing legal name to reflect growing online business
The giant retailer said the move underscores its growing emphasis on serving shoppers in different ways beyond just physical stores.
Counterterrorism expert named to lead FBI in Indianapolis
Bradley “Grant” Mendenhall will succeed Jay Abbott as the special agent in charge of the Indianapolis Division beginning in February.
Kennedy seems conflicted in Supreme Court wedding cake case
In a sharply divided Supreme Court, the justice in the middle seemed conflicted Tuesday in the court's high-stakes consideration of a baker who declined to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in 2012.
Bank information taken in hack of Duke Energy vendor
Nearly 375,000 Duke Energy Corp. customers may have had personal and banking information stolen in a data breach.
Supreme Court takes up sports betting case
If the Supreme Court strikes down the law, giving sports betting the go-ahead, 32 states would likely offer it within five years, according to one report.
Office holiday parties get another look amid growing scandals
With a series of high-profile workplace sex scandals on their minds, some employers are making changes to their holiday parties, especially when it comes to alcohol.
Five GOP hopefuls for U.S. Senate agree to April debate
The April 23 event will come two weeks before Indiana’s May 8 primary.
Senate OKs tax bill as Trump, GOP near big legislative win
A burst of 11th-hour horse trading gave a party starved all year for a major legislative triumph the votes it needed.
Top FBI official in Indianapolis to retire after 30 years
Jay Abbott, Indianapolis' special agent in charge, announced Friday he will step down on Jan. 26. He joined the Indianapolis Division in 2014.
McConnell confirms votes are there to pass tax-cut bill
GOP leaders hope to vote on Friday and send the measure to a House-Senate conference to work out the differences. They want to deliver a bill to President Donald Trump by Christmas.