Program seeks to help Marion County Jail inmates find work
The program offers jail inmates job training, resume development, practice for interviewing and other employment services before they get released.
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Background checks for guns climb dramatically in Indiana
Indiana is on a pace to shatter last year's record of more than 1 million background checks.
Developer wants $5M from city for Anderson Wigwam overhaul
Leaders of Indianapolis-based BWI told the Anderson Redevelopment Commission that the money is needed to secure an additional $6 million by selling tax credits to investors.
Report: Indiana’s coal-power use falls 37 percent since 2007
A new federal report says Indiana’s consumption of coal for electricity plunged between 2007 and 2015 as utilities retired older coal-fired plants and embraced more natural gas and renewable energy sources.
U.S. employment growth slowest in seventh months
U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in April, adding 160,000 jobs, the fewest in seven months. Weak economic growth may be making some employers more cautious about hiring.
Whiteland farmer chosen for Indy 500 Milk Man tradition
Indiana has more than 1,000 dairy farms, and the Milk Man tradition is designed to spotlight the state's dairy industry.
Carpetbagger charge could affect Indiana congressional race
The Democratic nominee for an open Indiana congressional seat predicts she can win in the traditionally strong Republican district if voters reject her GOP opponent as a carpetbagger.
Tribune Publishing rejects Gannett’s ‘opportunistic’ takeover bid
Gannett, publisher of USA Today and The Indianapolis Star, wanted to buy Tribune Publishing in a proposed deal valued at about $815 million.
WNBA, union amend contract to stop fines for overseas play
The WNBA and its players union have agreed to amend the collective bargaining agreement on fines for overseas play.
State laws, NCAA policy could keep teams at home
Teams could pull out of scheduled NCAA events this spring because of new state laws even though the sport’s governing body’s demands for discrimination-free environments won’t take effect until the fall.
Former Park Tudor coach to plead guilty to enticement
A plea agreement filed Wednesday in Indianapolis federal court says former Indianapolis Park Tudor School coach Kyle Cox admitted the charge. Cox could be facing more than 10 years in prison.
Kasich drops out, giving Trump clear GOP path
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is leaving the Republican presidential contest, giving Donald Trump a clear path to his party's nomination after Tuesday’s overwhelming victory in the Indiana primary.
Indiana exit polls show Trump facing divided GOP
Donald Trump called for GOP unity after his Indiana primary victory Tuesday night, but exit polls suggest he's facing a significant rift in the party.
University of Louisville students’ lawsuit against escort dismissed
A Louisville judge has dismissed a lawsuit by University of Louisville students filed against Katina Powell that said the escort’s book allegations of sex parties at the men’s basketball players’ dormitory had devalued their education.
Sanders wins narrow victory over Clinton
Sanders had 53.2 percent of the vote to Clinton’s 46.8 percent and was winning in many demographics.
UPDATE: Software woes mean long waits for some Indiana voters
An election official in Hancock County said software problems that created long waits at some polling places led some people to leave without ever voting in Tuesday’s primary. Meanwhile, heavy turnout is causing long waits at some places in Hamilton County.
Cruz hits at Trump as Indiana votes, calling rival ‘amoral’
Republican Ted Cruz launched a blistering attack on rival Donald Trump as voters cast ballots in Indiana on Tuesday. Trump responded by calling Cruz “desperate” and “unhinged.”
Cruz camp in dour mood as campaign prepares ‘somber’ address, aide says
With polls predicting that Sen. Cruz Ted will lose the Indiana primary, campaign officials are bracing for immediate staffing cuts, according to an aide.
Voter turnout heavy in some central Indiana locations
Some polling stations saw steady crowds on a damp Tuesday morning as voters cast their ballots in the state's primary election. Officials in one county believe they could see a 50-percent voter turnout.
Inventor, engineer Harroun honored as 1st Indy 500 winner
Ray Harroun was remembered at a memorial service Sunday not only as the man who won the first Indy 500, but for his contributions to the auto industry, motorsports, engineering and inventing.