Electric cooperative planning more Indiana solar farms
The latest of 10 solar farms that Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative is developing is planned for 10 acres along Indiana 135 near the Johnson County town of Trafalgar.
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Overtime pay set to become reality for more U.S. workers
More than 4 million U.S. workers will become newly eligible for overtime pay under rules to be issued Wednesday by the Obama administration.
Company that runs Hoosier Lottery expects to meet annual goal
The private management company operating the Hoosier Lottery says it expects to sell enough tickets to avoid a penalty for a third straight year but not enough to receive an incentive bonus.
City of Indianapolis plans $126M in construction this summer
City official announced the construction schedule Monday. It includes 60 projects, most of which are street repaving.
Home Depot manages to rise above retail fray
Home Depot, which has eight stores in the Indianapolis area, bucked the trend of many national retailers when it provided its financial outlook Tuesday morning.
U.S. industrial output jumps by most since November 2014
Industrial output—which includes factories, mines and utilities—rose 0.7 percent from March. It had dropped the previous two months.
Throwback cars giving 100th Indianapolis 500 retro look
Indianapolis 500 fans might feel like they’re traveling through a time warp this month when they visit Gasoline Alley.
Ex-legislator wants recount in Democratic congressional race
A former state legislator wants a recount of the Democratic primary for an Indiana congressional seat after he lost by about 50 votes in an election that drew 60,000 votes.
Franklin mayor considers coworking space for business owners
The mayor of Franklin wants more entrepreneurs and small, local business owners operating their businesses out of the downtown area near coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance of their offices.
Fort Wayne campus facing cuts after enrollment decline
Some faculty members at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne have criticized a budget-cutting plan they argue unfairly targets liberal arts programs.
Supreme Court avoids major ruling in birth control dispute
The Supreme Court failed to resolve a knotty dispute between faith-based groups and the Obama administration over birth control on Monday.
Gannett raises offer for Tribune to roughly $864 million
USA Today and Indianapolis Star owner Gannett has boosted its takeover bid for Tribune Publishing Co. by about 22 percent.
Indiana Pacers promote Nate McMillan to head coach
The Indiana Pacers have promoted assistant Nate McMillan to head coach, ending the search for Frank Vogel's replacement after less than two weeks.
More public schools raising funds through naming rights
An idea that started with professional sports teams and worked its way through colleges and universities has taken root in public schools around the United States.
Bathroom guidelines for transgender students leave Pence, Ritz at odds
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Friday said the federal government has “no business” in mandating bathroom policy at public schools. But state superintendent Glenda Ritz rallied behind the guidelines.
ISTEP review panel’s leader says exam is ‘just too long’
The leader of a new state panel says the committee will be doing a deep analysis to recommend a replacement for Indiana's unpopular ISTEP student exam.
NCAA asks U.S. Supreme Court to hear O’Bannon case
The NCAA is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case that successfully challenged the association's use of names, images and likenesses of college athletes without compensation.
Storing babies’ blood samples pits privacy versus science
Indiana is one of several states involved in legal battles over the storage of blood samples. The cases pose a dilemma: How can society balance the right to privacy with the needs of science and medical research?
Earlham College president to retire after 6 years in office
David Dawson announced his decision Thursday, saying he's been honored to lead the Quaker-affiliated private liberal arts college in Richmond.
UPDATE: IndyCar finds replacement for canceled Boston race
IndyCar will return to the road course at Watkins Glen International in New York on Labor Day weekend as the replacement race for a canceled event in Boston.