Fifth Third Bank to shed 44 branches system-wide
Cincinnati-based Fifth Third has about 44 branches and about 490 employees in the Indianapolis area.
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Americans see first significant income hike since 2007
Median U.S. household income rose 5.2 percent in 2015 following seven years of stagnant incomes. It remains 2.4 percent below the peak it reached in 1999.
Bayh calls for suspending congressional pay in stalemates
Evan Bayh said on Tuesday that he wants Congress to prohibit lawmakers from promoting themselves with taxpayer-funded mailings while also barring them from collecting a paycheck during a government shutdown
Scarce cash in land of plenty: Farmers adjust to downturn
It’ll be the third consecutive year in which most corn farmers will spend more than they’ll earn. A glut of corn has depressed prices to a decade-low. It’s a similar story for soybeans, the second most common Midwest crop.
Purdue University reports main campus enrollment record
Purdue's announcement comes after Indiana University reported a record mark of some 43,200 students enrolled at its Bloomington campus for the fall semester.
Former President Bush visits Indiana to support Todd Young
Todd Young said Bush's presence underscores the importance of the race for Republicans, who are trying to block a Democratic effort to retake the Senate.
Two gymnasts allege sex abuse by doctor for USA Gymnastics
Dr. Larry Nassar, 53, who worked for decades for the Indianapolis-based gymnastics organization until his dismissal last year, is accused of sexually groping and fondling a teenage Olympian, according to the lawsuit.
NCAA pulls 7 postseason events from North Carolina due to LGBT law
The Indianapolis-based NCAA said the decision by its board of governors came "because of the cumulative actions taken by the state concerning civil rights protections."
UPDATE: Indy fertility doctor impregnated several patients, affidavit says
A retired fertility doctor said he used his own sperm around 50 times instead of donated sperm that his patients were expecting, impregnating several women, according to court documents.
Small business owners have mixed view of economy
Small business owners aren’t very upbeat about the economy, but they’re also not particularly pessimistic, according to a new study by the National Small Business Association.
Visits to ER surge for injuries, concussions from youth soccer
The overall rate of injuries more than doubled to 220 per 10,000 players in 2013, from 106 per 10,000 players in 1990, according to a new study.
Former President Bush visits Indiana to boost Young
Former President George W. Bush will headline two fundraisers on Monday in Indianapolis and Elkhart. Senate candidate Todd Young is trying to close a large money advantage held by opponent Evan Bayh, who has nearly $9.5 million in his campaign account.
Economists: Growth expected for at least 2 more years
Business economists still think the economy will continue to grow, but they again have scaled back their expectations for just how much.
Indiana video gambling fans to plan legislative strategy
The Video Game Coalition advocates electronic terminals in places such as bars and truck stops that allow patrons to gamble on poker, blackjack or other games.
Pence releases tax returns, while Trump’s remain a secret
Pence's income topped out at $187,000 while he was still a member of Congress, but dropped to $113,000 last year. The family has donated 10 percent of take-home pay to charity, the campaign said, which reflects an average 7.4 percent of their adjusted gross income.
Dow drops almost 400 points on Federal Reserve rate concerns
U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday, pulling the Dow Jones industrial average down almost 400 points, giving the market its worst day since June 24 and worst week since January.
Kroger expects to earn less this year on falling prices
The Cincinnati-based supermarket operator—the No. 1 grocery player in the Indianapolis area— said Friday it was hurt by falling prices of eggs, meats and other products, forcing it to lower its earnings guidance for the year.
Greenwood works to get neighborhood on national register
The documentation of about 300 homes and churches north of Main Street is a vital part of the effort and will be used to make a case for the historical significance of Old Town.
Former GM factory site in Indiana to get $4 million cleanup
The work will concentrate on a 1-acre Anderson site where officials say tests have found the carcinogenic solvent trichloroethylene, or TCE.
Food producer relocates to southern Indiana from Illinois
Enjoy Life Foods said Thursday it plans to create 200 new jobs in Jeffersonville by the end of 2017. It already has hired 100 employees there.