Lawsuit: School squelched workers’ rights over online posts
A federal lawsuit has been filed on behalf of two Brownsburg school cafeteria workers who were disciplined after posting concerns about school spending on social media.
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Committee wants more info on Regional Cities proposals
The Regional Cities Initiative Strategic Review committee met Tuesday to review the seven proposals from throughout Indiana.
Purdue nears deal for income-sharing pilot program
The Purdue Research Foundation and a partner firm are planning a pilot program with 100 to 300 students, who could get tuition funding in exchange for a cut of their future incomes.
FEMA denies Pence’s appeal for flooding disaster funds
The funds would have helped pay for estimated $11 million in damages after severe summer storms pounded parts of the state.
Clinton skeptical that Anthem-Cigna merger would benefit consumers
Presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Wednesday that the planned $48B deal could stifle competition between health insurers, including in the early battleground state of New Hampshire.
Supporters of hate crime law in Indiana plan new push
State Rep. Gregory Porter is being joined in his effort by the Indianapolis Urban League, the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council and Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry.
Escort: How could Pitino not know of recruit sex parties?
ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” which aired an interview with Katina Powell on Tuesday, said it received confirmation of her story from five former Louisville basketball players and recruits.
Education leaders say no quick fix on teacher issue
Two top Indiana education officials said Monday that concerns about fewer new teachers entering the profession won't be simple to address.
Judge bars Indiana from enforcing ballot ‘selfies’ law
U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker issued a preliminary injunction preventing the state from enforcing the "ballot selfies law" that made it a potential felony to post photos of a marked ballot on social media.
Drone close calls spur government to require registration
The federal government will require many drone aircraft to be registered, a move prompted by the growing number of reported close calls and incidents that pose safety risks, officials announced Monday.
Dry fall weather helps Indiana farmers after summer deluges
Indiana farmers had harvested about two-thirds of the state's soybean crop and about half of its corn crop by last week.
Health law penalty on uninsured getting stiffer
The federal penalty for having no health insurance is set to jump to $695, and the Obama administration is being urged to highlight that cold fact to help drive more sign-ups.
Purdue to break ground on $8.8M equine center in Shelbyville
The state-of-the-art Centaur Regional Equine Diagnostic and Surgical Center will provide health services to horses and serve as a working laboratory to support the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Indiana charter school loans moving ahead despite questions
The Indiana State Board of Education is moving ahead with a plan to distribute up to $40 million in loans to charter schools despite questions about a per-student funding cap included in the program.
Plans underway for statue of poet Riley in Greenfield
Museum officials estimate the statue, which they hope to unveil as part of Indiana's bicentennial celebration in 2016 and in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Riley's death, will cost $40,000 to $45,000.
UPS set to raise rates to boost stagnant revenue
UPS is raising ground, air and freight rates by averages of around 5 percent this year as it seeks to cover rising labor and equipment costs.
U.S. factory output drops in latest sign of weak growth
U.S. manufacturing production fell for the second straight month in September as factories cranked out fewer appliances, computers, and electronics.
Cummins completes new southern Indiana technical center
Engine maker Cummins Inc. has opened a new technical and office center in southern Indiana where engineers are to focus on improving fuel efficiency and engine endurance.
Key lawmaker questions Pence’s road improvement estimates
Days after Gov. Mike Pence proposed a $1 billion rehab of state highways, House Roads and Transportation Chairman Ed Soliday raised questions about construction cost estimates provided by the governor’s administration.
Appeals court weighing lawsuit filed by ex-IPFW chancellor
An attorney for the former top administrator of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne pressed arguments that a businessman defamed him in a letter shortly before he was forced to retire.