Soaked soybeans spur rebound from lowest price in 5 years
As much as six times the normal amount of rain fell from Missouri to Ohio in the past 30 days. Illinois, Indiana and Ohio had their wettest June ever.
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More than 21 million hit in U.S. data breach
Hackers stole Social Security numbers and other highly sensitive data from more than 21 million people, the Obama administration said Thursday, acknowledging that the breach of U.S. government computer systems was far more severe than previously disclosed.
Hibbert’s 7-year run with Pacers ends in trade to Lakers
The Pacers dumped their 7-foot-2 center and his $15.5 million salary for the upcoming season after Hibbert spent his entire career with Indiana, averaging 11.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.9 blocked shots while reaching two Eastern Conference finals.
Purdue set to roll out bike-sharing service
The program will offer 50 bicycles at more than a dozen stations, charging $25 per year for memberships.
Ohio Supreme Court won’t revisit ‘jock tax’ ruling
The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected Cleveland's request to reconsider its ruling that the city's system for taxing pro athletes is unconstitutional. At issue was a successful challenge by retired Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday.
Future of Subway pitchman’s foundation unclear after raid
A phone number to the Jared Foundation Inc. was out of service and its website was down Wednesday, a day after federal and state authorities seized electronics and other items from Jared Fogle’s Zionsville home.
Pot-smoking Indianapolis ‘church’ sues over marijuana laws
The First Church of Cannabis, formed as a test of Indiana's new Religious Freedom Restoration Act, filed its lawsuit in Marion Circuit Court in Indianapolis, naming multiple defendants, including Gov. Mike Pence and state and local law enforcement officers.
Subway suspends ties with spokesman Fogle after raid
“Subway and Jared Fogle have mutually agreed to suspend their relationship due to the current investigation,” the sandwich chain said Tuesday in a written statement. The separation is jarring because the 37-year-old everyman has become a familiar face around the world.
Starbucks perking prices on some drinks by 5 to 20 cents
A small and large brewed coffee will each go up by 10 cents in most areas of the country, Starbucks says. That would bring the price of a large coffee to $2.45 in most U.S. stores.
Record rainfall drowns crops across Indiana
Purdue University experts estimate that farmers statewide have lost $486 million in corn and soybean production.
Growth sending Fishers business incubator into new location
Launch Fishers, housed in a 16,000-square-foot shared working space in the basement of Hamilton East Library in Fishers, now has 500 members and is planning a move into a much bigger space.
West rejects big check from Pacers for NBA minimum with Spurs
David West is walking away from a $12 million payday with the Indiana Pacers to chase a title with the San Antonio Spurs in his 13th NBA season. The veteran forward reportedly is taking a one-year, minimum salary contract worth $1.4 million.
Democrats want Pence to release details of PR firm’s work
Indiana Democrats have sent the Republican Pence administration a formal request to release documents showing what the state got for its money when it hired a New York public relations firm to deal with any damage inflicted by the new Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Indiana to join states suing over new EPA water rule
Indiana has decided to join a lawsuit challenging an Obama administration rule that gives federal agencies authority to protect some streams, tributaries and wetlands under the Clean Water Act.
Pence elevates revenue chief of staff to commissioner
An attorney who once served as Indiana's public access counselor has been tapped as the new commissioner for the state Department of Revenue, replacing the retiring Mike Alley.
Ball State yet to receive any restitution in investment scam
Two men who were convicted of securities fraud after stealing $13.1 million from Ball State University have surrendered homes and sports memorabilia purchased with the money, but school officials say they haven't received any restitution.
Obama overtime pay proposal raises concerns in Indiana
Owners of Indiana small businesses say a proposal by the Obama administration to give overtime pay to up to 5 million more people could force them to cut workers' hours or make changes to pay structures.
Ball State investment policy bends to fossil fuel concerns
The shift comes more than a year after the school shut down four coal-fired boilers dating to the 1940s. That eliminated the school's annual burning of up to 36,000 tons of coal that released sulfur dioxide and other air pollutants.
Indiana’s career, technical students have higher grad rate
Ninety-five percent of students concentrating on career and technical education courses, or CTE, graduate from high school. That compares with a 90-percent graduation rate for all graduates.
1984 Indiana governor candidate Wayne Townsend dies
Townsend, who was a hog farmer in northeastern Indiana's Blackford County, broke a barrier by picking a woman as his running mate.