Indiana continues to lead U.S. in pharmacy robberies
There were more pharmacy robberies in Indiana last year than California, which has a population about six times larger.
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Purdue’s $6.25 million plant-mapping project approved
The State Budget Committee has given its approval for Purdue University to build a high-tech, greenhouse-like facility where scientists will map plant genomes.
Appeals court: U.S. law doesn’t cover sexual orientation bias
A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lesbian's lawsuit against Ivy Tech Community College because federal law does not protect people who claim workplace discrimination because of sexual orientation.
VP hopeful Pence plans campaign trip to Nevada
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence plans his first visit to Nevada next week as Donald Trump's running mate on the Republican presidential ticket.
GDP grew a weak 1.2 percent in second quarter
Growth in the U.S. economy was sluggish again in the spring, dashing expectations for a robust rebound after a tough winter.
Holcomb taps state auditor Suzanne Crouch as running mate
The Indiana Republican Party plans to formally approve Eric Holcomb’s pick Monday.
Washington Post says reporter barred from entering Pence event
A Wisconsin law enforcement official said Thursday he doesn't know why a Washington Post reporter was kicked out of a Wednesday night campaign rally near Milwaukee for Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence.
U.S. to speed oil, gas permits amid sharp drop in applications
Low energy prices have curtailed domestic energy exploration, driving down revenue. Permit applications for oil and gas drilling were projected to be down 40 percent versus their historical average amid an ongoing price slump.
Amazon’s already-large distribution empire keeps expanding
Online shoppers want their packages—now. And Amazon is spending billions of dollars to make sure that happens by beefing up its distribution network.
Pence campaigns in Wisconsin to woo wary Republicans
Donald Trump hopes that his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, will prove to be a secret weapon when he comes to important swing state.
Anthem prepping for hardball fight with feds over Cigna deal
The Indianapolis-based health insurer said its participation in the government’s health insurance exchanges—a sore subject for the Obama administration that is trying to stop the acquisition—may be at stake.
Carrier, union agree to severance deal for 1,400 workers
Carrier Corp. and United Steelworkers Local 1999 have agreed on a severance package for 1,400 employees who will be displaced when the company moves operations from Indianapolis to Mexico.
Fed keeps rates steady but sees less risk to U.S. economy
The central bank gave no hint of when it might resume the rate hikes it began in December, when it raised its benchmark rate from a record low.
As Fed ends meeting, few expect much clarity on next hike
The Fed is expected to issue a statement that acknowledges the strengthening economy without providing much explanation about when the next rate hike might occur.
Retailer Target leaving IndyCar after 27 seasons as sponsor
Target Corp. will leave IndyCar at the end of this season after 27 years with Chip Ganassi Racing that included 11 championships and four Indianapolis 500 victories.
$15 billion Volkswagen emissions deal clears first hurdle
A nearly $15 billion settlement over Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal cleared a key hurdle Tuesday, with a federal judge giving preliminary approval to the deal that includes an option for owners to have the carmaker buy back their vehicles.
Survey: American consumers’ confidence remains steady
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its view of today’s economy rose to the highest level since September, but its outlook for the next six months slipped.
Holcomb wins bid to run against Gregg for governor
State Republicans selected Indiana Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb to replace Gov. Mike Pence on the gubernatorial ballot during a meeting Tuesday.
Trump running mate Pence to campaign in Wisconsin
Donald Trump's running mate Mike Pence is expected to make his first solo campaign stop as the Republican vice presidential nominee in southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday night.
Pence’s $7M war chest takes center stage before GOP nominee vote
Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb appears to be the favorite to snare the Republican nomination for governor. He ruffled feathers over the weekend by suggesting he had an inside track to Gov. Mike Pence’s financial support.