IndyCar still working toward solution to stop debris strikes
The deaths of IndyCar’s Justin Wilson and Formula One's Jules Bianchi from head injuries have created discussions on how to protect open-wheel drivers.
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Indiana Republicans facing choice in schools chief race
Republicans are looking to regain control of the state Department of Education from Democrat Glenda Ritz, who is seeking re-election to the position she won in in 2012.
Indiana health insurance costs expected to climb in 2017
Anthem, one of Indiana’s largest insurers, is seeking premium hikes ranging from nearly 20 percent to 41 percent for coverage it sells on and off the Affordable Care Act’s public insurance exchanges.
Indiana urges judge to reject bid to block new abortion law
Indiana's attorney general says in a brief filed Wednesday that the court should deny Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky's request for a preliminary injunction preventing the law from taking effect July 1.
Pence seeks federal pre-K money after previously turning it down
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence reversed a previous position and announced on Thursday that he will seek federal money to help expand a pre-kindergarten program for disadvantaged children.
U.S. auto sales show signs of slowing after long run up
Sales of cars, trucks and SUVs fell 6 percent last month, to 1.54 million, according to AutoData Corp. It was the biggest monthly drop in nearly six years.
Federal regulators propose restrictions on payday lenders
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing a significant clampdown on payday lenders and other providers of high-interest loans, saying borrowers need to be protected from practices that wind up turning into “debt traps” for many.
Ancestry.com digitizes 17M vital records under Indiana deal
The records scanned mostly from microfilm rolls cover birth and death certificates dating back to the early 1900s and marriage records from 1958 through 2005.
Indiana to close prison after minimum-security inmate count falls
The number of minimum-security inmates has fallen under new sentencing guidelines passed by the General Assembly in 2014 and 2015 that called for people convicted of Level 6 felonies to be restricted from state prisons.
Obama on ‘myth-busting’ mission in visit to Indiana
In a visit to Elkhart on Wednesday, President Barack Obama tried to undermine Republican arguments about the economy, working to give cover to Democrats to embrace his policies ahead of the presidential election.
Obama to find Indiana county still dependent on RV industry
When the president returns to the city of Elkhart on Wednesday, he will find the area remains heavily dependent on recreational vehicles and still striving to diversify its economy.
Indiana to launch commercial court pilot program
Indiana will become the 23rd state to adopt commercial courts through a three-year pilot program that will allow most business-related court cases to be fast-tracked through the legal system.
Consumer spending scores biggest jump in six years
The strong April showing for consumer spending is a good sign that the economy is performing notably better this quarter after nearly stalling out at the start of the year.
Michigan company to expand in Indiana, hire up to 147
Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services announced the plans Tuesday to invest $10.9 million to increase production of walk-in vans, parcel delivery vans, truck bodies and other items.
High-profile cases deplete county’s public defender fund
Officials are blaming an increase in drug-related activity and crime spilling over from Indianapolis for draining a suburban county's $500,000 public defender fund.
IndyCar hoping to carry momentum from 500 into future races
IndyCar officials, looking to seize momentum from the historic 100th running of the Indy 500, have put together a new ad campaign, kicked off a ticket-renewal effort and have drivers urging everyone in the series to promote the sport.
Speed increasing for Indiana research, education network
Bandwidth of the I-Light network will increase from 10 gigabits per second to 100 gigabits per second. Nearly every college and university in Indiana connects to the network.
Rossi earns more than $2.5 million for Indy 500 victory
Alexander Rossi’s winnings included a $50,000 bonus from Sunoco for being the top rookie in the race.
Rose-Hulman breaks ground on student center expansion
The groundbreaking was held Friday but work beginning Wednesday will include the addition of 19,000 square feet and remodeled space within the existing 85,000-square-foot student center.
U.S. economy slightly better than thought in first quarter
The gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 0.8 percent in the first quarter, slightly better than first estimated last month. The latest revised rate is still the weakest pace in a year.