Mallard Lake property set for auction after decades of legal fights
The 254-acre Mallard Lake farm property became a well-known battleground in Madison County as the owner fought in court for more than 30 years to turn the property into a landfill.
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New push coming to boost pay for Indiana state troopers
A new effort will be coming to increase pay for Indiana State Police troopers after a study confirmed their salaries trail those of officers in some neighboring states and local police departments.
Ball State’s TV frequency going into federal auction
Ball State University could get millions of dollars from the federal government for selling all or part of the frequency for WIPB-TV, a public station that reaches most of the indianapolis area.
Creator of Indiana’s ‘Illinnoyed’ ads goes to work for enemy
Kelly Nicholl, the first marketing director for the Illinois Business and Development Corp., served until recently as vice president for marketing with the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Indianapolis man get life sentence in deadly house blast
A judge has sentenced Bob Leonard to life in prison without parole for his role in a 2012 house explosion that killed two people and destroyed or damaged more than 80 homes.
New hotel boosts downtown Muncie tourism business
Only three months in, Muncie's most recent major investment to its downtown corridor seems to be luring hundreds of people who otherwise might never have visited.
Dow Jones index back in positive territory after surge
Another surge in U.S. stocks Thursday, on the heels of a four-week rally, turned the Dow Jones industrial average positive for the year and wiped out its losses from a terrible start to 2016.
Wrap up: Lawmakers debate LGBT rights, meth and more
Here’s a summary of the outcome of major legislation in the 2016 General Assembly.
Former Subway pitchman faces lawsuit from victim
Former Subway pitchman and Zionsville resident Jared Fogle is being sued by a girl who was one of the victims in the sex-crimes case that sent him to federal prison for more than 15 years. The suit seeks $150,000 each from Fogle and his former associate, Russell Taylor.
City closing Eagle Creek gun range to public
The city of Indianapolis is closing a gun range to the public after terminating the contract of its private operator earlier this month.
U.S. employers advertise more jobs, but hiring falls
U.S. employers advertised more open positions in January, yet hiring dropped, painting a mixed picture of the job market.
Secretary of state’s office debuts voter education site
Secretary of State Connie Lawson says the web-based education program is designed to teach students, voters and teachers.
Court hearing arguments over lawmaker email privacy
The Indiana Supreme Court began hearing arguments over whether a state lawmaker's emails and other correspondence with utility company officials about proposed legislation can remain private.
Fed keeps key rates unchanged; foresees fewer hikes in 2016
Fed officials expect to raise rates more gradually this year than they had envisioned in December. The officials now foresee two, rather than four, modest increases in their benchmark short-term rate during 2016.
Counties surrounding Indy lead health rankings
Indiana health officials say newly released county health rankings show three-quarters of the state's residents have adequate access to locations for physical activity, but nearly a third of its adults are obese.
Investors to weigh Fed words for clues to future rate hikes
Most Fed watchers think the central bank wants more time to assess the financial landscape. Resuming its rate hikes too soon could slow growth or rattle investors again.
Peabody Energy warns it may file for bankruptcy
America’s largest coal miner, which has substantial operations in Indiana, warned it is in danger of going out of business.
Indiana gay rights groups say they’ll continue fight
Indiana LGBT rights activists said Tuesday that history is on their side and they will continue pressing for statewide civil rights protections for gender identity and sexual orientation.
UPDATE: Lilly shares fall after it changes goal for Alzheimer’s trial
Shares in Eli Lilly and Co. fell Tuesday on concerns surrounding the potential approval of a drug designed to treat dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.
Low gasoline prices drag down U.S. retail sales
Sales were generally weak across the board: Auto dealers, electronics and appliance stores, grocery stores and department stores all reported lower sales.