Anderson man, 64, to plead guilty in identity fraud scheme
An Anderson man is expected to plead guilty to using false identities to obtain fraudulent tax refunds totaling about $238,000 over three years.
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UPDATE: Indiana courts aim to end bail for many people arrested
The rules announced Wednesday by the Indiana Supreme Court include assessing whether a person is a flight risk or poses a public safety threat.
I-69 developer’s missed payments ignite political dispute
A southern Indiana mayor blamed Gov. Mike Pence's administration on Wednesday for allowing a private developer to fall behind in payments to subcontractors, leading to a work stoppage on a new section of the Interstate 69 extension project.
UPDATE: Apple’s new iPhone does away with headphone jack
Apple's next iPhones will come without the analog headphone jack that's been standard on iPhones and most other electronic devices for years. The phones were unveiled Wednesday afternoon during Apple's fall product launch event in San Francisco.
U.S. job openings jump to record high in mixed signal to Fed
American employers advertised a record number of open jobs in July, a sign hiring may stay healthy despite a slowdown last month.
Indiana Finance Authority takes action against I-69 developer
The Indiana Finance Authority has taken action against the private developer of a 21-mile section of the Interstate 69 extension for failing to pay for work done on the project.
Federal survey confirms slowdown in health insurance gains
The nation's progress in getting more people covered by health insurance slowed significantly this year, the government confirmed Wednesday in a report that tempers a historic but troubled achievement of the Obama administration.
Indiana delays start of 317 area code’s 10-digit dialing
State regulators are giving central Indiana residents who live in the 317 telephone area code another month before they must begin using 10 digits when dialing.
Can Apple make listening easy without a headphone jack?
The iPhone has traditionally shipped with a pair of Apple’s iconic earbuds. But tech analysts and industry bloggers say it looks like the tech giant has decided to do away with the analog headphone jack in the next iPhone, which it will unveil on Wednesday.
Bill to shield retired union miners divides coal-state Republicans
The bill would affect more than 30,000 retired union miners in West Virginia, and tens of thousands more in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Virginia and Alabama.
Number of active gun licenses in Indiana continues to grow
An analysis of Indiana State Police data shows the number of state residents who hold active licenses to carry handguns has grown by nearly 50 percent since 2012.
U.S. hiring slows, making Fed rate hike less likely
U.S. employers slowed their hiring in August to a modest 151,000 jobs and barely raised wages.
Ex-Subway pitchman blames parents for victim’s problems
Jared Fogle, imprisoned for child pornography and sex abuse, said parents of one of his female victims—who are suing him for damages—are to blame for what he describes as the girl’s “destructive behaviors.”
Indiana University sets new enrollment record
Elsewhere in Indiana, universities are seeing mixed results with their enrollment.
EPA to brief Indianapolis residents on lead cleanup project
A federal agency that's preparing to clean up lead-tainted soil around dozens of Indianapolis homes will brief residents on the project next week.
U.S. factory activity shrinks for first time in 6 months
The report suggests that manufacturers continue to struggle as businesses spend less on machinery, computers and other large equipment. Auto sales have also leveled off this year after reaching a record level in 2015.
IndyCar’s Hinchcliffe taking a risk on ‘Dancing’ stage
James Hinchcliffe, one of the most personable and marketable drivers in the IndyCar Series, is looking forward to competing on”Dancing With the Stars,” even though it’s not exactly in his wheelhouse.
UPDATE: School chief Ritz’s office backed app deal without bidding
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz's office approved a lucrative technology contract that state government officials said should have been subject to competitive bid, awarding it to a company that later gave one of her key aides a senior job.
Simon part of group trying to save at least 229 Aeropostale stores
Without the rescue, it appears the teen fashion retailer’s remaining stores are heading for liquidation, an event that will put about 10,000 people out of work. Aeropostale has five Indianapolis-area stores.
Indiana expands options on business registration website
Indiana’s business-registration website has been expanded to also allow users to access services through Indiana’s Department of Revenue and Department of Workforce Development.