Landmark African-American-owned bar looking for new home
Owner Gwen Robinson hopes to find a new home for AJ's Lounge by the end of August, but for now, the bar—fondly referred to as the "government center's north annex"—is without a home.
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Gen Con’s CEO calls for broader LGBT protections
The CEO of a massive gamers' convention said Thursday that organizers are "shopping the show" to other cities and could relocate after 2020 if lawmakers don't expand protections for gays and lesbians.
U.S. cuts estimates for economic growth over past three years
The U.S. economy grew more slowly over the past three years than the government had previously estimated, held back by more frugal consumers and steeper spending cuts by state and local governments.
Early 1900s auto factory in Kokomo being demolished
Demolition crews are tearing down a century-old factory in Kokomo that once housed the operations of early automobile pioneer Elwood Haynes.
Pence sidelines big Democratic fundraiser with IEDC pick
Gov. Mike Pence, a Republican, named a prominent Democrat to lead Indiana's business-recruitment agency on Wednesday, adding a degree of bipartisanship to his administration ahead of what is expected to be a tough re-election campaign.
Pence touts Indiana charter school expansion
Gov. Mike Pence told a conference of charter school teachers that the state will add 22 new charters over the next three years. That will boost the state's total to 86.
SBA loan approvals resume after Congress lifts lending limit
Loan approvals resumed after going on hold Thursday, when the SBA reached its $18.75 billion annual limit for loan guarantees.
Microsoft set to roll out Windows 10 operating system
Microsoft's new Windows 10 operating system debuts Wednesday, as the longtime leader in PC software struggles to carve out a new role in a world where people increasingly rely on smartphones, tablets and information stored online.
Volkswagen tops Toyota in first-half global sales
Volkswagen overtook Toyota in global vehicle sales for the January-through-June period, the first time the German automaker has come out top in the intensely competitive tallies.
Hallador Energy to lay off 175 Indiana coal miners
Hallador Energy Co. announced the layoffs Monday affecting Sunrise Coal's mines in Carlisle and Oaktown, both about 90 miles southwest of Indianapolis.
Competition for local retail workers heating up
The competition for retail workers in the central Indiana job market has grown so intense that one retailer is offering hiring bonuses.
Thousands of scooters registered under new Indiana law
Thousands of motor-driven cycles, the vast majority mopeds and scooters, have been registered with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles since a new law went into effect in January.
Manufacturers see rebound in orders for durable goods
Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods posted a sizable gain in June, while business investment rebounded after two months of declines.
State agency spends $300K to add mantra to buildings
So far, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. has slapped the slogan "a state that works" on two buildings, using its existing promotional funds in a budget passed by the General Assembly.
Indiana panel recommends state stop licensing engineers
A state panel that's assessing Indiana's need to oversee dozens of occupations is drawing criticism for recommending that the state stop licensing and regulating engineers.
Pharmacy robberies up across Indiana, nation
Robberies of pharmacies to gain illegal access to prescription painkillers and other drugs have increased this year, with Indiana outpacing other states, crime data shows.
VA secretary optimistic Congress will plug budget gap
During a visit to the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Robert McDonald said Thursday he thinks Congress will act to avoid shutting down some VA hospitals and other cost-cutting steps.
Ohio firm to build hydroponic veggie farm in Indy
The city of Indianapolis is partnering with the Toledo company to build the $1.2 million project in a retrofitted, southeast-side warehouse.
Indiana gets 3-year waiver from No Child Left Behind
The waiver frees the state from some federal testing and school progress rules and lets Indiana keep greater control of how it spends about $230 million in federal education funding.
Lawsuit: County worker fired for objecting to same-sex marriage
A former employee of a southern Indiana county clerk says she was fired over her religious objection to processing a same-sex couple’s marriage application.