USA Gymnastics names ‘safe sport director’ amid abuse scandal
USA Gymnastics is turning to a longtime children's rights advocate and a former prosecutor to help address issues that have plagued the organization.
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Indiana closes out fiscal year with $1.8 billion in reserve
State officials say Indiana closed out the 2017 fiscal year that ended in June with a budget surplus of $42 million.
UPDATE: Hamilton County residents question mystery development
Landowners in Hamilton County are being offered as much as $40,000 an acre by real estate agents, but it's unclear what plans are in the works.
Trump wants new NAFTA deal to cut trade deficit with Mexico
President Donald Trump vowed Monday to boost U.S. manufacturing by cutting the $64 billion trade deficit with Mexico as he showcased products made in all 50 states—everything from a fire truck to a baseball bat.
Two more GOP senators oppose health bill, stopping it for now
The latest GOP effort to repeal and replace "Obamacare" was fatally wounded in the Senate Monday night when two more Republican senators announced their opposition.
Indiana to appeal ruling blocking part of abortion law
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill called the June 28 ruling judicial overreach and said "it's easier for a 14-year-old to get an abortion than to get a tattoo."
Senator says he’ll sell stock after family company tied to Mexican labor
The National Republican Senatorial Committee on Friday said Sen. Joe Donnelly should donate his sale profits to organizations helping the families of displaced workers.
Officials say state-funded preschool program has openings
Spots for children of low-income families are available in Allen, Jackson, Lake, Marion and Vanderburgh counties for the On My Way Pre-K program.
New Senate GOP health care bill teeters on brink
Republican leaders unveiled a new health care bill Thursday, but they immediately lost two key votes, leaving none to spare as the party's own divisions put its top campaign pledge in serious jeopardy.
UPDATE: Holcomb ‘stoked’ to unveil funding list for roads projects
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb held a news conference Thursday to unveil his Next Level Road Plan.
Carmel office building evacuated after tenants sickened
A North Meridian office building was evacuated and several people were taken to hospitals after a bad odor in the building was reported.
Donnelly profits from outsourcing he has criticized as senator
Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly railed against Carrier Corp. for moving manufacturing jobs to Mexico last year, even as he profited from a family business that relies on Mexican labor to produce dye for ink pads, according to records reviewed by The Associated Press.
Lawsuit seeks to block Indiana voter data from Trump panel
Two groups are suing the Indiana secretary of state's office in an effort to block the release of voter data requested by a White House commission investigating allegations of widespread voter fraud.
Fed leader Yellen tells Congress to expect more rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen told Congress on Wednesday that the central bank expects to keep raising a key interest rate at a gradual pace and also plans to start trimming its massive bond holdings this year.
French Lick predicts victory from hosting Senior LPGA Championship
The economic impact for this particular tournament remains to be seen, in part because it is new. However, past events at the Pete Dye Course have brought a positive impact to French Lick.
Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor pleads guilty to child porn charges
Dr. Larry Nassar, who is accused of sexually assaulting dozens of women and girls during his long career treating college and Olympic gymnasts, pleaded guilty during a hearing Tuesday morning.
Indiana’s neighbor facing $14.7 billion in overdue bills
Illinois finally has a budget plan after two years. But it is facing $14.7 billion in overdue bills, a $130 billion shortfall in pension obligations and the possibility of its bond rating being downgraded to junk status.
Indiana governor, state GOP form joint fundraising effort
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has started a new political action committee to raise money for his campaign committee and the state Republican Party.
Indiana mayor says trail plan could help cities grow
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has endorsed the proposed Mounds Greenway project as a way to improve the city as well as the cities of Anderson and Muncie.
State officials worry about 2018 election security
Attendees at a weekend gathering of the National Association of Secretaries of State in Indianapolis voiced doubt that adequate security measures can be adopted before 2018 elections to safeguard against a foreign government interfering in U.S. elections.