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.
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Gymnastics academy owner charged with child porn, molestation
Marvin Sharp, 48, faces four counts of child molestation and three counts of sexual misconduct with a minor filed by Marion County prosecutors, who allege that he repeatedly fondled a girl while he was her coach.
BP restarts part of key oil refinery after repairs
An analyst said gasoline prices in Indiana and neighboring states served by the refinery could fall 20 cents to 50 cents a gallon over the next two weeks.
Toyota plans $16M expansion of Indiana forklift factory
Toyota has about 1,100 workers in the manufacturing facility, along with about 175 people working in sales, marketing and distribution.
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson dies of head injury
Justin Wilson became the first IndyCar driver to die from an on-track incident since Dan Wheldon, who was killed in the 2011 season finale at Las Vegas after his head hit a post in the fence when his car went airborne.
Head of Indianapolis gymnastics academy arrested
Marvin Sharp, owner of Sharp's Gymnastics Academy, was charged with three counts of child molesting and four counts of sexual misconduct with a minor.
Pocono CEO says IndyCar return far from certain
Pocono Raceway CEO Brandon Igdalsky said it's "50-50" that IndyCar will return to the track next year. Crowds have been underwhelming the past two years.
U.S. stocks plunge at open after Chinese stock rout
Major U.S. stock indexes dropped more than 4 percent following the opening bell after China's stock market fell Monday by its biggest margin in eight years.
Indiana State Fair draws roughly 907,000 to fairgrounds
The Indiana State Fair Commission said that this year’s attendance total is the fifth highest on record. The fair closed out its 17-day run Sunday.
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson in coma after wreck at Pocono
Wilson sustained a head injury when he was hit by a large piece of debris that broke off a car during the crash-filled race.
State regulators OK solar power agreements for Duke Energy
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on Thursday approved agreements between Duke Energy Indiana and the developers of the four solar farms in the works around the state.
Indiana team that raided Fogle’s home used mobile laboratory
The custom-built lab saves days, weeks or months of time compared with the old method of taking computer gear to another location before examining it.
Indiana, Louisville agree to series for football, basketball
The three-year pact will include games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium.
Disaster loan outreach centers open in five counties
The agency said the centers in Morgan, Brown, Huntington, Jay and Jefferson counties opened Thursday to serve businesses, individuals and not-for-profits affected by storms and floods in June and July.
Florida woman says she secretly recorded Jared Fogle
A woman says former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle told her years ago about his interest in having sex with minors and that she went to authorities who told her to record the conversations.
U.S. stock indexes plummet after China fears spur global sell-off
The U.S. stock market endured its worst performance in 18 months on Thursday, driven lower by another slump in Chinese shares and heavy selling by technical traders.
Ball State receives restitution from man convicted of fraud
Ball State University has received about $695,000 in restitution from one of two men convicted of stealing $13.1 million from the university.
FCC: Firm pays $750K settlement for blocking Wi-Fi signals
Regulators have reached a settlement with Smart City Holdings LLC for blocking consumers' Wi-Fi signals at convention centers around the country, including in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis man latest to plead in Darkode cybercrime case
Thirty-one-year-old Phillip Fleitz pleaded guilty to participating in a cybercriminal marketplace where hackers schemed to cripple or steal information from computers and cellphones.
Indiana lawmakers to consider expanding DNA testing
An Indiana legislative study panel is considering whether to recommend that state lawmakers take up a proposal to expand testing to any person arrested for a felony.