Indiana University plans $17M arena for volleyball, wrestling
The plan calls for building the new arena on the northern end of campus, near the current football stadium and basketball arena.
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U.S. retail sales experience second straight monthly drop
Americans pulled back on their spending at auto dealers and restaurants in March, causing retail sales to drop despite signs of a healthy job market.
Fixes for ‘Obamacare’ markets not enough to impress insurers
The White House remained mum on the biggest concern. Insurers, doctors, hospitals and the business community have asked President Trump to preserve cost-sharing subsidies that pare down high deductibles and copayments for consumers with modest incomes.
Indiana college that’s set to close faces lawsuit from faculty
An attorney filed suit on behalf of six tenured faculty members at St. Joseph's College. They argue the school failed to follow terms of their contract.
Indiana Senate OKs new hurdle for minors seeking abortions
The Indiana Senate sent Gov. Eric Holcomb a measure Wednesday that would make it tougher for a minor to have an abortion without her parents knowing about it.
Attorney wants SEC commissioner off NCAA panel hearing UNC case
An attorney in the University of North Carolina’s ongoing academic scandal wants Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey removed as head of the NCAA infractions panel hearing the case because of a conflict of interest.
F1 driver Alonso to miss Monaco Grand Prix to race at Indy 500
Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso plans to race for McLaren at the Indianapolis 500, marking McLaren’s first Indy 500 appearance in 38 years.
Carmel’s Dorothy Mengering, better known as Dave’s mom, dies at 95
David Letterman’s mother, a Carmel homemaker, became an unlikely and beloved celebrity in her 70s as she baked mystery pies and covered the Winter Olympics for her son’s late-night show.
Lawmakers OK aerial voyeurism legislation for drone users
Indiana lawmakers are sending Gov. Eric Holcomb a bill targeting drone operators who use the new technology for the age-old crime of voyeurism.
Senators approve ban on sanctuary campuses in final vote
The measure bars higher education institutions that accept federal or state dollars from adopting the designation.
Bill creating fee for public records heads to governor’s desk
State law currently prohibits public agencies from charging a fee to search for, examine or review a record to determine whether it can be disclosed.
Yellen says economy close to achieving Federal Reserve goals
Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen did not specifically address the timing for future rate hikes, but her remarks support the view that future hikes are coming.
Synthetic urine bill passes House, heads to governor
The bill by Rep. Greg Beumer, R-Modoc, makes it a misdemeanor for store owners to knowingly sell products designed to fraudulently pass drug or alcohol tests.
Divisive solar-power bill heads to governor
Critics say the legislation will discourage the use of residential solar and hamper the solar industry in Indiana. But supporters say it will help protect consumers who don’t have solar.
U.S. Supreme Court urged to overrule Indiana’s robocall ban
An Illinois-based veterans advocacy group has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Indiana's ban on political robocalls, arguing that free speech should outweigh privacy rights.
Angie’s List discontinues ‘O’Reilly Factor’ advertising
The Indianapolis-based consumer-reviews service had been an outlier among major companies in sticking with the show despite a report in The New York Times that Bill O’Reilly and Fox News had settled a rash of cases accusing him of harassment and inappropriate conduct.
Indianapolis moves ahead with trade center designation bid
Indiana’s businesses and trade associations hope Indianapolis lands the designation so they can use the New York City-based association’s network to link with companies globally.
U.S. unemployment drops to lowest rate since 2007
U.S. employers added just 98,000 jobs in March, the fewest in a year, but the unemployment rate fell to a nearly 10-year low of 4.5 percent, down from 4.7 percent in February.
Bill addressing short-term rentals clears Indiana Senate
The Indiana Senate has narrowly backed a proposal attempting to navigate regulations on short-term rentals amid a changing market that now includes companies like Airbnb.
Indiana House passes Gary, Muncie schools takeover bill
The bill creates a blueprint that could be used to take over other distressed school districts in the future.