Federal court rejects Durham’s sentence appeal
A federal appeals court has rejected a former Indianapolis businessman's bid to shorten his 50-year sentence for defrauding investors of more than $200 million.
Associated Press
Articles
U.S. factory orders suffer first down year since 2009
Orders to U.S. factories fell sharply in December, closing out a year in which demand for American manufactured goods retreated for the first time in six years.
Lawmakers pass meth-fighting bills that empower pharmacists
Indiana lawmakers passed similar, competing bills Wednesday aimed at giving pharmacists the ability to prevent methamphetamine cooks from buying pseudoephedrine.
Senate approves road-improvement funding bill
The Indiana Senate has endorsed a proposal backed by Gov. Mike Pence that aims to boost highway funding by drawing down the state's cash reserves and borrowing money.
Indiana school district grades change little with reprieve
More than three-quarters of Indiana's school districts are receiving A or B grades under the state's rating system.
Comcast loses fewest TV customers in eight years
Comcast, the largest cable company in Indiana and the nation, is trumpeting its best year for traditional TV services in nearly a decade, even though it continues to lose TV subscribers.
House OKs changes to liquor permitting for state parks
Indiana state parks would be able to bypass local liquor authorities and allow on-site vendors to serve alcohol despite objections from local residents under a bill advancing in the Legislature.
Indiana business community fears fallout from gay rights failure
"Indiana's economic competitiveness and the Hoosier brand have potentially been compromised again," said Indiana Competes, a business coalition that includes Cummins Inc., Eli Lilly and Co. and the NCAA.
Indiana House backs bill to limit state environmental rules
The Indiana House has approved a bill that would prevent state agencies from enacting environmental rules tougher than those imposed by the federal government.
House approves cigarette, gas tax increase for road funds
Indiana residents would pay more for gasoline and cigarettes but less in state income taxes under a bill the House approved Tuesday.
Indiana Toll Road to undergo $200M in improvements
The Indiana Toll Road Concession Co. announced Tuesday the work will be done on a 70-mile section of the Toll Road from Portage to Elkhart. The work will include new asphalt, work on interchanges, shoulder replacement and work on 53 bridges.
Indiana AG sues 3 companies in alleged tax-sale scheme
Indiana has filed a lawsuit against three out-of-state companies alleging they bilked homeowners out of millions of dollars through a tax sale scheme.
Indiana popcorn production falls after bounty years
Purdue University said federal statistics show popcorn production in the state fell by 29 percent last year.
Indiana Senate delays LGBT protections bill amid lobbying
Republicans who control the chamber put off action Monday following a closed-door meeting and lobbying pressure.
NCAA board votes to keep Emmert as prez through 2020
Mark Emmert’s tenure has been marked by dramatic changes in the way the Indianapolis-based NCAA does business and near constant pressure from lawsuits against the association.
Ganassi signs former F1 driver for IndyCar season
The addition of Chilton means Indianapolis-based Chip Ganassi Racing will maintain a four-car lineup that includes defending series champion Scott Dixon, Tony Kanaan and Charlie Kimball.
UPDATE: Indy man gets 27 months for international spam scam
Phillip Fleitz was accused of helping send millions of illegal spam messages to U.S. and international cellphones and computers.
New IU pilot project to address dual-credit teaching
Indiana University is starting a pilot program that could make it easier for high schools to offer dual credit courses under a new state requirement due to start next year.
Work might start this year on delayed $2.7B fertilizer plant
The Posey County Economic Development Partnership said the project will have a big economic impact, creating more than 2,500 construction jobs and about 200 permanent positions at the plant.
Privacy cited for silence on Ball State chief’s resignation
The resignation without explanation of Ball State University's president after less than 18 months on the job was voluntary and not prompted by any disgrace, the board of trustees' chairman said.