U.S. consumer confidence hits 16-year high
The index measures both consumers' assessment of current conditions and their expectations for the future. Both improved this month.
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Former Fever star Catchings buys Indianapolis tea shop
Eventually, Tamika Catchings plans to franchise Tea’s Me and develop her own blend, likely called “Tamika’s Tea.”
Future of ‘abortion reversal’ bill in doubt
Two key Indiana lawmakers said they do not intend to take action on legislation addressing so-called abortion reversal procedures, likely dooming its chances of becoming law this session.
Lawsuits: Hackers stole customer data at 1,000 Arby’s stores
Arby's Restaurant Group failed to prevent hackers from stealing customer information at hundreds of its locations, a couple says in a new federal lawsuit. Eight credit unions and banks from Indiana and other states have filed seven other related federal lawsuits.
New IU coach Miller delivers right words in introduction
Archie Miller said he wants the Hoosiers to be aggressive on offense, nasty on defense and, of course, win the in-state recruiting battles. He's all for playing Kentucky and maybe Arizona, too.
Indiana Senate to once again vote on schools superintendent bill
The Indiana Senate is set to consider a bill that makes the state superintendent of public instruction an official appointed by the governor instead of elected by voters—despite voting against a similar bill earlier this session.
European regulators clear Dow Chemical-DuPont merger
The $62 billion deal, which is still awaiting U.S. regulatory approval, would create a huge publicly traded agricultural company that would be based in Delaware but have major operations in Indianapolis.
Senate panel to again take up bill to appoint schools chief
An Indiana Senate committee is set to consider a measure that makes the state superintendent of public instruction a person appointed by the governor instead of elected by voters.
Ball State University enrollment spikes due to autism degree
Enrollment in Ball State University’s Teachers College has hit a record high due to demand for analysis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.
Ex-Indiana GOP chief joins former Pence aide’s lobbying firm
Former Indiana Republican Party chairman Jeff Cardwell has joined a lobbying firm started by a longtime former top staffer to Vice President Mike Pence.
Indiana hires Dayton’s Archie Miller as new basketball coach
The move comes less than 24 hours after UCLA coach Steve Alford said he wouldn’t take the job and nine days after Tom Crean was fired after nine seasons.
GOP Rep. Messer takes step toward possible Senate race
Messer is in his third term representing central Indiana’s 6th District and is a potential challenger to Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly.
Mnuchin says administration tax plan coming soon
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Friday that after the initial congressional battle over health care, the administration plans to turn quickly to tax reform with the goal of getting a program approved by Congress by August.
UPDATE: Cold beer license at Ricker’s prompts heated lawmaker response
A convenience store chain's attempt to sell cold beer has prompted a stern reaction from Indiana lawmakers who want to keep a state law limiting carryout chilled brew sales to liquor stores.
Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline
The Trump administration issued a permit Friday to build the Keystone XL pipeline, reversing the Obama administration and clearing the way for the controversial $8 billion project to finally be completed.
Cancer often comes down to random chance, study says
Lifestyle and heredity get the most blame for cancer, but new research suggests random chance plays a bigger role than people realize.
Tanning salons could be winner in GOP plans to repeal Obamacare
Nearly 10,000 tanning salons closed in the U.S. since Obamacare went into effect, representing about 55 percent of all salons operating at the time. The law imposed a 10 percent tax on tanning as a way to help fund provisions of the law.
House steers toward climactic vote on GOP health care bill
Republicans muscled their capstone health care overhaul past an initial barrier and toward a climactic roll call Friday, plunging ahead despite uncertainty over whether they had the votes to prevail.
NCAA dismisses Louisville’s response in sex scandal case
The NCAA is standing by its allegations against University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino, saying Pitino failed to notice "red flags" in activities by a former staffer who hired dancers for sex parties with recruits and players.
Woes build for stores as shoppers look elsewhere for inspiration
The number of “distressed” retailers—those with cash problems and poor credit profiles that are facing strong competition—is at the highest rate since 2009, says Moody’s Investor Service.