Energy Department calls for easing rules on power plants
The department said in a new report that the closure of many plants that once formed the backbone of the grid has raised the risk that consumers might not have reliable electricity.
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Sears preparing to close more stores after another poor quarter
The holding company for Sears and Kmart announced plans to close 28 more stores after it lost $251 million in the second quarter and revenue fell 23 percent.
Indiana State University hopes to use state funds for arena
Indiana State University officials are hoping to use a $37.5 million state appropriation meant for a convention center project to renovate its basketball arena.
IUPUI among those getting federal college prep grants
Members of Congress on Wednesday confirmed five-year grants to several universities, including IUPUI, which announced a $2.8 million grant.
Indianapolis, IPL ink $12M contract to update 27,000 streetlights
The city said it will use the savings from the more energy-efficient lights to add another 4,000 streetlamps.
Walmart joins forces with Google on voice-activated shopping
The world's largest retailer said Wednesday it's working with Google to offer hundreds of thousands of items from laundry detergent to Legos for voice shopping through Google Assistant.
Samsung unveils successor to disastrous Note 7 phone
Samsung is trying to move past last year's disastrous Galaxy Note 7 launch with the Galaxy Note 8, which is likely to be among the most expensive phones on the market.
Whole Foods shareholders say yes to $13.7B Amazon deal
The approval is one step required to close the deal, which is a bold move into physical stores for Amazon, and has the possibility of making big changes to the supermarket industry and online grocery ordering.
Court rulings restrict police seizures in Indiana
U.S. District Chief Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson partially has halted the seizure of vehicles in drug cases and related crimes in the state.
Changes at Notre Dame Stadium wow visitors
Notre Dame’s $400 million Campus Crossroads project, which got underway in 2014, added three buildings to the exterior of the 87-year-old football stadium, as well as premium fan seating atop those buildings.
Apartments planned for two former auto factory sites
A developer is working on a $13 million plan to build apartments where transmissions and automobiles were manufactured as far back as 1912 in Muncie.
Sanders revisits campaign themes in downtown rally
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders told hundreds of supporters in Indianapolis that the U.S. needs an economy that works for everybody.
China’s Great Wall considers bid for Fiat Chrysler Jeep unit
Chinese SUV maker Great Wall Motors is considering making a bid to buy Fiat Chrysler's Jeep unit, in a possible ambitious new step onto the global stage for China's fast-growing auto brands.
Indiana State Fair crowd up 24 percent amid better weather
A string of dry, sunny days contrasted with the rainy and hot weather during last year's fair that knocked crowds down.
NBA investigating Lakers amid George tampering allegation
The NBA is investigating whether the Los Angeles Lakers tampered with All-Star forward Paul George while he was under contract with the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers asked the league to open the probe.
Researchers find wreckage of WWII-era USS Indianapolis
The heavy cruiser played a critical role in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima before being struck by Japanese torpedoes.
Indiana’s Donnelly, a top GOP target, starts re-election bid
Sen. Joe Donnelly is considered one of the most vulnerable Democratic senators on 2018 ballots. That’s drawn U.S. Reps. Luke Messer and Todd Rokita into a nasty feud for the Republican nomination.
Indy woman gets 10 years for bilking immigrants
Prosecutors alleged she stole more than $274,000 from about 170 immigrants who thought they were giving her down payments for green cards or other immigration documents.
Chief strategist Bannon leaves Trump’s turbulent White House
Steve Bannon, a forceful but divisive conservative presence in President Donald Trump's White House, is leaving.
Wisconsin lawmakers pass $3B incentive deal for Foxconn
Economic development officials from Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas all vied for Foxconn’s attention before it wrapped up a deal with Wisconsin.