Anderson ramps up blight-elimination efforts
The city has received two grants totaling $2.8 million to tear down 128 blighted properties. As of Friday, two properties had been torn down as part of the program.
Associated Press
Articles
Greenwood aims for strict development at new exit
When you get off Interstate 65 at a new Greenwood exit, don't expect to find truck stops, fast-food restaurants and multiple gas stations. Warehouses and apartments won't be allowed, either.
Dixon snatches IndyCar title away from Montoya
Scott Dixon overcame a 47-point deficit to win his fourth IndyCar championship by winning the season finale Sunday in Sonoma, California.
Ex-Subway exec says he didn’t know of Fogle’s sex crimes
A former executive who was in charge of Subway's advertising says he wasn't aware of pitchman Jared Fogle's criminal sexual conduct with minors in 2008, contradicting the statement of a former franchisee.
New boss of Frisch’s Big Boy restaurants plans expansion
The new leader of the Frisch's Restaurants chain wants to flex Big Boy's brand muscle with franchise expansion. The changes could mean more Big Boys in Indiana.
Thousands in Indiana could lose food stamps under new rule
Food pantries and social service agencies across Indiana are bracing for the possibility that up to 50,000 people could lose food stamp benefits this fall unless they comply with a change in federal work and job training requirements.
Indiana State sets enrollment record at nearly 13,600
About 30 percent more students are now attending Indiana State than in 2008, when enrollment had dropped to about 10,500.
U.S. consumer spending up moderate 0.3 percent in July
U.S. consumers increased their spending by a moderate amount in July, while income growth was propelled by the largest jump in wages and salaries in eight months.
Crean questions team leadership after latest legal problem
In his first public comments since Indiana's most recent legal embarrassment, the frustrated coach apologized to fans and insisted his top priority between now and November's season opener will be getting the program righted.
Investors pursue sell-offs, push Dow up another 369 points
Investors were in a buying mood again on Thursday, driving U.S. stocks higher for the second straight day as they took advantage of this month’s sell-off.
ACLU of Indiana challenges state law banning ballot photos
The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Indianapolis contends the law that took effect July 1 violates Indiana voters' First Amendment rights.
Indiana Supreme Court hears dispute over ‘0INK’ plate
Indiana's highest court heard arguments Thursday on whether a police officer was wrongly denied a vanity license plate saying '0INK,' which state officials had deemed offensive.
Lawyer: Former franchisee alerted Subway executive about Fogle
Former franchisee Cindy Mills said she expressed her concerns to a regional Subway contact in Florida in 2008 after Subway pitchman Jared Fogle began talking to her about paying for sex with minors.
Deaths make Letterman struggle with love of racing
IndyCar owner David Letterman remains excited for Graham Rahal’s prospects on Sunday, but his emotions are tempered by the loss of another driver.
Engineers working on plan for I-65 bridge near Lafayette
The Indiana Department of Transportation hopes to secure the bridge and reopen the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 between Lebanon and Lafayette by mid-September.
Auto parts maker plans factory, 400 jobs in Anderson
NTN Driveshaft Inc. plans to spend about $140 million on building and equipping the factory where it will make velocity joints for the automotive industry.
Report: Economy did better in 2nd quarter than first estimated
The economy expanded at an annual rate of 3.7 percent in the April-June quarter, more than a percentage point greater than the 2.3 percent originally estimated last month, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
Stocks snap six-day losing streak with huge surge
The Dow Jones industrial average rocketed more than 600 points Wednesday, its biggest one-day gain in seven years, snapping a six-day losing streak that had Americans nervously checking their investment balances.
Lawmakers hear from advocates on police body camera rules
Lawmakers must take into account many considerations as they explore state restrictions on police body camera footage that is publicly released.
IndyCar heads to finale reeling from loss of Justin Wilson
Wilson's death from what by all accounts was simply a fluke accident has again thrust the series into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.