Senior federal judge McKinney dies at 73
Larry McKinney was appointed a district court judge for the Southern District of Indiana in 1987. He became a senior judge in 2009.
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Pence plans Indiana trip to push GOP tax overhaul effort
Vice President Mike Pence’s office said the former Indiana governor will fly into Indianapolis and then head to Anderson, where he will speak Friday afternoon at the Flagship Enterprise Center.
Indiana regulators OK Vectren’s grid upgrade, rate increases
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved the Evansville-based utility's plan Wednesday.
Holcomb signs letter backing Senate GOP’s health care bill
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has joined 14 other Republican governors in backing a last-ditch GOP effort to repeal former President Barack Obama's signature health care law.
Chip Ganassi Racing to downsize to two cars in IndyCar in 2018
Indianapolis-based Chip Ganassi Racing will cut back to a two-car team in the IndyCar Series next season in a business decision the team owner said led to layoffs.
State Auditor Klutz kicks off 2018 election bid
State Auditor Tera Klutz, who was appointed to her position in January, is running for a full term.
Report: Sentencing overhaul hasn’t meant big savings for state
The KSM study found the state's $11 million in estimated annual prison savings are largely consumed by the nearly $9.5 million it pays to counties holding low-level felons in jail.
North American Soccer League sues U.S. Soccer Federation
The professional soccer league that includes the Indy Eleven has sued the United States Soccer Federation, saying it has illegally protected the monopoly position of its business partner: Major League Soccer.
Senate GOP tentatively agrees to $1.5T plan for tax cuts
The broad-brush tax cut number, if approved by the Senate, would pave the way for tax writers to slice corporate and individual tax rates and curb tax breaks in hopes of boosting economic growth.
Indianapolis developer chosen for $72M project in Bloomington
An advisory commission has chosen a proposal from an Indianapolis-based developer for a new convention center and hotel development in downtown Bloomington that is expected to cost about $72 million.
Indiana Board of Finance OKs $3.1M loan for Gary schools
A state-appointed emergency manager began operating the school district six weeks ago after elected trustees failed to pass balanced budgets and ran up more than $100 million in debt.
Purdue wins federal approval for online university for NewU
Purdue University says it has won U.S. Education Department approval to move forward with its plan to acquire for-profit Kaplan University and operate it online as Purdue NewU.
Indiana GOP says President Trump to visit state next week
The planned visit comes as President Donald Trump is trying to persuade Democratic Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly to support a GOP-led tax overhaul effort.
Walgreens, Rite Aid revise store purchase deal to $4.38B
Walgreens and Rite Aid have finally devised a combination of the nation's largest and third-largest drugstore chains that will get past antitrust regulators.
Judge to weigh suit filed by former Subway pitchman’s ex-wife
An Indiana judge is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit filed by former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle's ex-wife alleging the company knew of Fogle's sexual interest in children but continued promoting him as its spokesman.
Luck still not cleared to practice, ruled out of Browns game
Quarterback Andrew Luck will miss his third consecutive game Sunday after being ruled out by Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano.
Indiana nursing home company sues former executives
American Senior Communities has sued its former CEO and three other executives accused of embezzling more than $16 million from the company.
Cowboys considered world’s most valuable team at $4.8 billion
According to a new Forbes magazine ranking of NFL team valuations, the worth of the Indianapolis Colts has risen 9 percent from a year ago.
Newgarden gives Team Penske its 15th IndyCar championship
Josef Newgarden is only the second American in 11 years to win the IndyCar title, joining 2012 champion Ryan Hunter-Reay.
Indiana sees decrease in residents without health insurance
About 8 percent, or 530,000, Indiana residents lacked medical insurance in 2016, compared to 14 percent, or 903,000, residents in 2013.