Greenwood adds e-cigarettes to public smoking ban
The ban prohibits smoking in places such as restaurants, building entryways and parks, but not bars.
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NCAA’s top lawyer ready to keep fighting in O’Bannon case
The Indianapolis-based NCAA's top lawyer is poised to fight the landmark Ed O’Bannon court ruling before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.
IndyCar mandates closure panels to keep cars on the ground
IndyCar is mandating the use of panels on the rear wheel guards for the remaining three superspeedway races. Tuesday's action is in response to three cars going airborne during preparation for the Indianapolis 500.
Illinois governor kills Illiana tollway project amid budget fight
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner announced plans Tuesday to kill the $1.5 billion Illiana Expressway project, a proposed tollway that would link Interstate 65 in Indiana and Interstate 55 in Illinois.
Appeals court sides with EPA on air pollution limits
States including Mississippi, Indiana and Texas had challenged the EPA's finding that certain areas within their borders were violating the standard.
Illinois well services company moving offices to Indiana
Franklin Well Services executives said the company will have about 90 people working at its new headquarters in Vincennes. It is already moving employees and equipment from its current office in Lawrenceville, Illinois.
New Albany company to expand, create up to 160 jobs
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said Monday that Beach Mold & Tool Inc. will invest $23 million to expand its operations in New Albany.
Likely Ritz bid for governor sets up fight for Dem nomination
The state schools superintendent is expected this week to become the third Democrat to announce for governor, joining former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg and state Sen. Karen Tallian of Portage.
Many health insurers go big with initial 2016 rate requests
Dozens of health insurers say higher-than-expected care costs and other expenses blindsided them this year, and they're going to have to hike premiums for individual policies well-beyond 10 percent for 2016.
Delaware County commissioners oppose Mounds reservoir
Commissioners in one of two central Indiana counties where the proposed Mounds Lake Reservoir would be created voted Monday to oppose the approximately $450 million project.
Indiana primaries drew 12 percent of eligible voters
Secretary of State Connie Lawson said Monday that fewer than 328,000 of the 2.66 Indiana residents eligible to vote in the May 5 municipal primary elections cast ballots.
Manufacturing accelerates for first time in 6 months
The pickup in factory activity suggests the economy is improving modestly after a sluggish start to the year. Still, growth remains slow, held back by a range of factors.
Optical Disc Solutions closing its Richmond CD, DVD plant
Optical Disc Solutions Inc. will close its doors at the end of June, idling nearly 40 workers.
Indiana city gives initial OK to reservoir panel ordinance
An ordinance calling for the city of Anderson to join a commission that would handle planning for a proposed $450 million reservoir has won initial approval from the central Indiana city's council.
New Indianapolis Museum of Art policy upsets bicyclists
Museum Executive Director Charles Venable said museum officials forbade bikes — and cars — on the paid campus to make the grounds more peaceful and enjoyable for walkers.
State bird flu restrictions hit students in 4-H programs
Thousands of Indiana children who raised and doted on chickens, turkeys and other poultry for 4-H projects are feeling the sting of a statewide ban on bird shows aimed at preventing the spread of a bird flu.
State schools chief Ritz to make campaign announcement
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz, who has said she's considering a run for governor, is expected to make a campaign announcement this week.
Settlement clears way for Kokomo baseball home opener
A dispute involving the federal and state governments over how Kokomo built part of a baseball stadium in a flood-prone area meant to remain green space was resolved Friday.
Tait, Berry named to head agencies in Pence administration
Gov. Mike Pence has appointed Sara Gonso Tait as the new executive director of the Indiana Gaming Commission and former state Republican Party Chairman Tim Berry as director of the Department of Financial Institutions.
Indiana’s bicentennial celebration to include push for ‘big ideas’
Indiana's celebration of its upcoming bicentennial will include a push to identify "big ideas" the project's organizers hope can drive change in the state over the next 50 years.