Young wins primary run vs. two GOP challengers
U.S. Rep. Todd Young of Bloomington has held off two Republican challengers in the 9th District to earn the chance to seek a third term in Congress.
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U.S. Rep. Carson rolls over three Democratic foes
U.S. Rep. Andre Carson easily defeated two Democratic challengers in Indiana's 7th Congressional District as he seeks a fourth full term in Washington, D.C.
UPDATE: Voters trickle into polls for Indiana primary
With a sense of obligation to vote and concerned about the economy, a trickle of Indiana residents cast ballots Tuesday in a primary election lacking a galvanizing issue or marquee statewide races.
Office Depot to close 400 stores nationwide
Office Depot has at least seven stores in the area, according to its website, including three locations in Indianapolis and single stores in Carmel, Anderson, Greenwood and Avon.
Veterans Affairs department rejects call for leader to quit
The Indianapolis-based American Legion, the nation's largest veterans service group, called Monday for the resignations of U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki and two of his top aides amid an investigation into allegations of corruption and unnecessary deaths.
Tea party targets GOP incumbents in Indiana races
Freshman Reps. Jackie Walorski in the 2nd District and Susan Brooks in the 5th both face strong tea party candidates in Tuesday's primary, as does second-term Rep. Larry Bucshon in southern Indiana's 8th District.
Airlines collecting less money for bag fees
The government reported Monday that U.S. airlines raised $3.35 billion from bag fees in 2013, down 4 percent from 2012. But other fees were on the rise.
Four private companies bid on Hoosier State route
The Indiana Department of Transportation has received four proposals to provide services for the Hoosier State Amtrak route between Chicago and Indianapolis, the agency announced Monday.
MERS case in Indiana isolated to one patient
Health officials said Monday they expect the first patient in the United States diagnosed with a mysterious virus from the Middle East to be released soon from an Indiana hospital.
Target CEO Steinhafel out in wake of data breach
The nation's third-largest retailer, which has 13 stores in the Indianapolis area, has struggled to regain its footing in the five months since hackers stole credit and debit card information on tens of millions of customers.
Election key step in town’s change into city
An Indianapolis suburb will begin the transition from the town to city this Tuesday, as voters in Fishers vote in its first municipal primary election.
UPDATE: Indiana education waiver could be at risk, Feds say
Indiana's efforts to set its own educational course could be in danger if the state fails to correct issues with the implementation of its No Child Left Behind waiver, the U.S. Department of Education said.
U.S. gains 288,000 jobs as rate falls to 6.3 percent
U.S. employers added a robust 288,000 jobs in April, the most in two years. The unemployment rate sank to 6.3 percent, its lowest level since September 2008. But the drop occurred because the number of people working or seeking work fell sharply.
Purdue raises $7.5 million during day of giving
Purdue University received 6,500 donations ranging from $10 to more than $1 million each during its inaugural Day of Giving.
Pickups, small SUVs lead April auto sales rebound
U.S. car buyers came out of hibernation in April to spend on pickup trucks and SUVs, fueling an auto sales rebound that analysts expect to last the rest of the year.
Indiana signups lag for federal health care law
Data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services show that a total of nearly 230,000 Indiana residents were eligible to enroll in a marketplace plan, but only about 132,000 had done so by the March 31 deadline.
Indiana counties with vote centers on the rise
Residents in 16 out of Indiana's 92 counties can head to designated vote centers during next Tuesday's primary elections, up from seven counties in 2012.
U.S. jobless claims hit highest mark since February
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since February, a dose of mixed news for an economy that appears to be gaining momentum.
Daniels says trip for political meeting was appropriate
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels said his trip to a conference in Georgia attended by several Republican presidential hopefuls was a chance to promote the school and meet potential donors.
House ethics panel finds Turner didn’t violate rules
The House Ethics Committee expressed concerns Wednesday that House Speaker Pro Tem Eric Turner’s efforts to kill a proposed nursing home moratorium did not achieve the “highest spirit of transparency” and vowed to tighten those rules.