NCAA suspends Louisville’s Pitino after escort investigation
The governing body for college sports also on Thursday placed the basketball program on four years’ probation and vacated wins in which ineligible players participated.
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Butler’s new coach plans to stick to old-school philosophy
LaVall Jordan made one promise to players and fans Wednesday: The old-school philosophy that turned the Bulldogs from also-rans into consistent winners will remain intact during his tenure.
Fed raises key rate, unveils plan to reduce bond holdings
The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate for the third time in six months, providing its latest vote of confidence in a slow-growing but durable economy.
Insurers: We’re off the hook, Duke Energy knew coal ash risk
Dozens of insurance companies say they're not obligated to help pay for Duke Energy Corp.'s multi-billion-dollar coal ash cleanup because the nation's largest electric company new the threat of potentially toxic pollutants.
Minimum-security prison in Indianapolis to close this summer
State officials say a minimum-security prison that's operated in Indianapolis for nearly 150 years will close its doors on or before July 31.
Investors watching more than rate hikes from Federal Reserve
There isn’t much suspense about what the Fed will announce regarding a rate hike when its latest policy meeting ends Wednesday. But economic observers are watching for additional reasons.
U.S. businesses cut stockpiles for first time since October
Business inventories fell by a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent in April, following March's gain of 0.2 percent, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
U.S. retail sales experience biggest drop in 16 months
Americans cut spending at gasoline stations, department stores and electronics shops in May as retail sales fell 0.3 percent.
Luck eager to start throwing as offseason rehab continues
Five months after Colts quarterback Andrew Luck had surgery for a partially torn labrum in his right shoulder, the league’s highest-paid player declined to give specifics about how soon he might be back on the field.
FDA delays revamped nutrition-facts panel for food packages
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it plans to delay the deadline for a rule requiring food companies to use the new label.
Verizon takes over Yahoo to complete $4.5 billion deal
Tuesday's closure of the sale ends Yahoo's 21-year history as a publicly traded company. It also ends the nearly five-year reign of Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, who isn't joining Verizon.
No injuries reported in chemical spill at Indianapolis plant
The Wayne Township Fire Department said the spill of a chemical used in automotive adhesive was reported shortly after 4 a.m. Tuesday at Vertellus Specialties Inc. on the city's southwest side.
Pope taps Evansville bishop to become Indianapolis archbishop
Pope Francis has named Monsignor Charles Thompson as the new archbishop of Indianapolis, the Vatican announced Tuesday. Thompson, a canon lawyer, replaces Cardinal Joseph Tobin, whom Francis moved to Newark, New Jersey, last year. Thompson, a 56-year old native of Louisville, has been bishop of Evansville since 2011. Thompson also has taught canon law at […]
UPDATE: Pope taps Evansville bishop to become Indy archbishop
Monsignor Charles Thompson replaces Cardinal Joseph Tobin, whom Pope Francis moved to Newark, New Jersey, last year.
Indiana native named to rural affairs USDA post
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Monday that Anne Hazlett will lead the USDA's rural development agencies.
UPDATE: LaVall Jordan signs on as Butler’s basketball coach
The former star player for the Bulldogs who started his coaching career at his alma mater agreed Monday to become Butler's new head men's basketball coach.
High court ruling speeds up generic biotech drug approval
The court's unanimous ruling Monday means a loss of billions in sales to makers of original versions of biologic drugs.
Trump proposal aims at another way of getting people to work
The jobs training initiative is aimed at millions of Americans who could consider apprenticeships instead of four-year college degrees, which can leave them struggling to pay off student loans.
Federal agencies recognize Ivy Tech cyber security program
Ivy Tech says the number of jobs in the cyber security field is growing. To help meet that demand it launched the school's Center for Cyber Security.
State officials consider Purdue’s online education plans
The online university would stem from Purdue’s recent acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University.