U.S. factory output jumps 0.5 percent for biggest gain in year
U.S. factories cranked out more autos, machinery and chemicals in July. But even as And even as output ticks up, manufacturers aren’t adding many jobs.
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Ivy Tech welding program offers more than just certification
Welding, cutting, soldering and brazing are lumped together and rank high on the Hoosier Hot Jobs list.
Senate hopeful Bayh granted reprieve on financial disclosure
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Evan Bayh was granted a 56-day delay from disclosing personal financial information that all candidates for Congress must release.
GOP U.S. Reps. Rokita, Brooks back on November ballot
The Republican Party selected Todd Rokita and Susan Brooks during caucuses to fill vacancies created last month when the two pulled out so that they could seek the party’s nomination for governor.
IU lands record amount of research, philanthropy funds
Indiana University has brought in more money during the previous fiscal year than ever before—nearly $944 million.
GE Appliances confirms closing date for refrigerator plant
The company on Thursday said the plant would close Aug. 26. The closure will put more than 300 people out of work.
Train traffic, speeds to increase on Indiana railroad route
The speed of trains on a portion of the line that runs from Louisville to Indianapolis will increase incrementally over several weeks from a current maximum speed of 25 miles per hour to a speed limit of 49 miles per hour
Police investigate report of cattle rustling in Franklin
The owner of the barn told police he had recently bought the 20 calves from a sale in Kentucky and was planning to auction them. They were worth about $21,000.
IndyCar, Pocono Raceway reach 2-year extension through 2018
IndyCar returned to Pocono in 2013 following a 24-year absence, giving the series a needed oval on the schedule.
Festivals, opera premiere, more await Vonnegut fans
Two festivals and the world premiere of an opera that Kurt Vonnegut finished shortly before his death will celebrate the writer's legacy this fall in Indianapolis, his hometown.
Brooks, Rokita face no prominent foes for ballot return
Candidates for the seats now held by U.S. Reps. Susan Brooks and Todd Rokita faced a Wednesday filing deadline to be considered by Republican precinct committee members during Saturday votes.
Panel considers end to linking test results, teacher pay
Some members of a state panel charged with recommending a replacement for Indiana's unpopular ISTEP student exam want to drop the use of test results in teacher pay evaluations.
INDOT sets open houses to discuss Interstate 69 land purchases
The state estimates it may need to buy up to 279 homes and 96 businesses for the Interstate 69 extension between Indianapolis and Martinsville.
IPFW athletics dropping acronym, will use ‘Fort Wayne’
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne athletic teams plan to go simply by the name of the city as part of a rebranding effort.
Merrillville’s Star Plaza Theatre, hotel set for closure
Hotel officials say Merrillville's Star Plaza Theatre and its adjacent Radisson Hotel will be demolished next year to make room for a new hotel.
Study: 83 percent of NCAA violations involve football, basketball
The most common infractions over the 61 years analyzed were recruiting inducements (57 percent), impermissible benefits (54 percent) and other recruiting violations (48 percent).
Lawsuit planned by fans over called-off Hall of Fame game
Attorney Michael Avenatti said his clients are from a variety of states, including Wisconsin and Indiana, who traveled to Canton, Ohio, to see the Green Bay Packers play the Indianapolis Colts.
GOP source: Trump, Pence to appear at Indiana fundraiser
GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump and running mate Mike Pence are expected to headline a fundraiser next week where seats cost a minimum of $10,000 — and an upscale package costs 25 times that.
Indiana voter ID law differs from recent overturned rulings
Indiana's voter identification law differs from recently overturned laws in other states that legal experts say have caused disenfranchisement among minorities.
Delta begins to resume service with limited flights after blackout
According to flightstats.com, Indianapolis International Airport had 21 flights scheduled to depart between 5:20 a.m. and noon Monday. Most were delayed, some for more than four hours.