Appeals court upholds 3 felony convictions against White
The ruling rejected arguments from former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White that his defense lawyer during his 2012 trial provided incompetent counsel.
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IU Health pondering new hospital in Bloomington
Indiana University Health officials are working on plans for building a new hospital in Bloomington to replace the system's aging facility.
Pence begins economic development part of Israel trip
The governor will meet Monday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Minister of Economy Naftali Bennett to discuss economic relations between Indiana and Israel.
Report: 28 percent of Hoosiers regularly volunteer
The Corporation for National and Community Service found that 28.2 percent of Hoosiers—or about 1.37 million people—regularly volunteered during 2013. That ranked Indiana 23rd in the nation.
Not-for-profit buys endangered Vincennes theater
The restoration of the 94-year-old Pantheon Theatre, where Vincennes native Red Skelton first performed, will begin with installation of a new roof.
Little Statehouse appetite for government reform
A Republican state senator said he hasn't heard any discussion about pursuing more of the recommendations of a 2007 bipartisan commission that called for 27 local government reforms.
Impact of Indiana’s criminal code changes unclear
Indiana's prosecutors and judges are still adjusting to sweeping changes to the state's criminal code intended to send more low-level, nonviolent criminals to community corrections programs and jails instead of state prisons.
2 IU scientists study marijuana’s impact on brain
The research is taking place as marijuana is gaining more acceptance in some parts of the nation, with pot now legalized for adult use in Colorado, Washington state, Alaska and Oregon.
West Baden church that served blacks taken off endangered list
Indiana Landmarks removed the 1920 frame building from the list because a church organization bought it for $1 and plans to obtain money for restoration.
State’s preschool pilot program receives 1,800 applicants
The goal for the first phase of the program was to enroll 350 children. But because of the high demand, the state plans to enroll 100 additional children.
Travel forecast: Warm, windy and wet
The forecast for Indiana on Christmas Eve calls for as much as 2 to 4 inches of snow, which could leave untreated roads and bridges slick.
Company not backing down on quarry near Lafayette
A company is pushing ahead with plans for a limestone quarry along the Wabash River near Lafayette despite a new county ordinance meant to block the project.
Lilly to sell heartworm line for Novartis deal approval
Eli Lilly and Co. wants to combine Novartis with its own animal health business, Elanco, to create the second-largest animal health company in the U.S.
Applications for unemployment aid fall to 7-week low
The number of people seeking jobless benefits has been at historically low levels for 14 of the past 15 weeks. That indicates companies are retaining workers and expecting economic growth to continue.
Auto parts plant preps for $11M investment
The Seymour City Council this week approved a 10-year phase-in of property taxes for the investment by Valeo at its automobile lighting factory with about 1,600 workers.
Indiana again ranks 41st in U.S. health survey
While the state was strong with regards to immunizations, infectious diseases and binge drinking, it still has work to do in physical activity, obesity, and air pollution.
Economic growth revised up to 5 percent for third quarter
The sizzling rate gives credence to many analysts who think U.S. growth is finally set to accelerate. More people are working and have money to spend.
Florida man gets 4 years for bilking Hoosier investors out of $1.7M
Authorities say Parry Clark of Jacksonville hired a Johnson County man to help him solicit central Indiana investors for his medical malpractice insurance company and then used the money for personal gain.
Indianapolis airport solar farm expansion completed
Contractors have finished bringing online dozens of acres of solar panels at Indianapolis International Airport.
Pence authorizes raises for workers with good reviews
Raises range from 2 percent to 6 percent depending on performance.