Indiana wind turbines slow down to protect bats during migration
A study from academic journal Bioscience said 600,000 to 900,000 bats are killed by wind turbines each year in the United States.
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Indiana schools chief candidates split on leadership, ISTEP
The race has garnered little attention during the year’s campaign season, but the winner will have a role in major education matters: the replacement of the much-maligned ISTEP exam, the push to expand state-funded preschool programs and possible changes to the school ratings system.
Pence says GOP ticket will ‘absolutely’ accept election outcome
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence suggested Sunday that Trump’s claim of a ‘rigged” election stems only from his belief the media is ganging up on him. Not long after, Trump undermined Pence’s comments.
Purdue fires coach Hazell after 3-plus seasons and 9 wins
A 3-2 start with victories over Eastern Kentucky and Nevada, along with an overtime win over Illinois on Oct. 8, gave some hope that Darrell Hazell would be given a full season to show progress.
Indiana’s bicentennial torch finishes 3,200-mile journey
The last day of the five-week torch relay began at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where IndyCar driver Sarah Fisher took the torch on a two-lap spin.
Medicare unveils far-reaching overhaul of doctors’ pay
The majority of medical professionals billing Medicare—some 600,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and therapists—will be affected.
Retail sales rebound on auto, gas, restaurant spending
Retail sales rose 0.6 percent in September, a rebound after sales slipped 0.2 percent in August, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Indiana hunting measure pits animal versus gun rights
The measure pits two aggressive lobbies against each other: animal rights activists and the National Rifle Association.
Purdue University board to vote on Daniels’ incentive pay
Purdue University officials are set to determine whether its president, former Indiana governor Mitch Daniels, has earned a possible $210,000 in incentive pay.
Bayh, Young Senate campaigns stock cash for final weeks
Indiana’s U.S. Senate candidates have plenty of money to maintain their deluge of television commercials leading into the Nov. 8 election.
Pence’s Indiana successor pick not certain Trump voter
Republican Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb isn’t guaranteeing that Donald Trump will get his vote for president. But he said the alternative of Democrat Hillary Clinton becoming president was “unsatisfactory.”
Court vacates sexual-orientation bias ruling; to rehear case
A federal appeals court Tuesday vacated a decision by three of its own judges who recently ruled in an Indiana case that existing federal workplace-discrimination law does not cover sexual-orientation bias.
HHGregg to close for Thanksgiving
"It's time to stop the madness," said CEO Robert Riesbeck, who noted that the appliance chain wasn't seeing a huge spike in business on the holiday anyway.
Cash-strapped Indiana zoo could lose nearly half its animals
The national association that accredits zoos and aquariums has given Mesker Park Zoo one year to fix maintenance concerns. Mesker Park is only one of four accredited zoos in Indiana.
Ivy Tech plans to sell classroom site in Madison County
Ivy Tech's state board has approved a resolution to sell what is known as the Anderson North Campus near Alexandria.
Indiana, Illinois still working on Illiana Expressway plans
Transportation officials in Indiana and Illinois expect to complete a revised environmental impact assessment for the proposed 47-mile Illiana Expressway between the two states this fall.
Indiana Supreme Court won’t take case over medical bills
The high court’s ruling leaves in place a trial court and state appeals court decision that ruled an Indiana hospital will have to release information about how it charges and offers discounts to insured patients.
Hancock County, 4-H leaders at odds over $18M fairgrounds
County officials and the local 4-H group disagree over who should control a proposed $18 million project for a new county fairgrounds.
UPDATE: Indy Archbishop Tobin named cardinal by Pope Francis
When Joseph Tobin is elevated at a Nov. 19 ceremony, he will become the first sitting cardinal in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
GOP calls grow for Trump to step aside in favor of Pence
A chorus of Republican leaders on Saturday said vice presidential nominee Mike Pence is well suited to move to the top of the ticket if they can persuade Donald Trump to quit.