Thanksgiving getaway: 46.3 million to hit the road
During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 46.3 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home, the highest number since 2007, according to car group AAA.
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Indiana taking applications for preschool program
Indiana's preschool pilot program will begin in January with about 400 openings available in four of the state's largest counties, the program said Wednesday.
Ex-exec says INDOT ignored problems with Amtrak line bid
A former executive with a company once in the running to manage an Amtrak line between Indianapolis and Chicago said the company lacked financing and experience.
Kruzan won’t seek 4th term as Bloomington mayor
Before being elected mayor of Bloomington in 2003, Mark Kruzan was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1986 to 2002. When he left the Legislature, he was House majority leader.
Anthem cited for misrepresenting doctor networks in California
In the case of Anthem, 12.5 percent of doctors were not at the address listed for them, while 12.8 percent were not willing to accept the health plans purchased on the exchange.
Two counties balk at leasing Indiana Toll Road
Elkhart County and LaGrange County aren’t ready to join a proposed seven-county effort to lease the Indiana Toll Road.
New Indiana state treasurer takes office early
Republican Kelly Mitchell has taken office early as Indiana's state treasurer to fill the final weeks of Richard Mourdock's term.
Ex-state GOP chief declines Indianapolis mayor bid
Murray Clark had been among the most prominent Republicans mentioned as possible candidates for the party after Mayor Greg Ballard announced he wouldn't seek election to a third term.
Casket competitors settle lawsuit for $17M, fees
An Indiana-based casket manufacturer has agreed to pay a Pittsburgh-based competitor to settle claims it stole customers and employees, and interfered with business operations.
IU president seeks more study abroad for students
Indiana University's president says he wants to see 40 percent of students at the Bloomington campus take part in study-abroad programs in the coming years.
Feds OK extension of original Healthy Indiana Plan
Federal officials have approved a renewal of Indiana's Medicaid-covered health saving accounts for low-income residents through next year.
Indiana panel takes up schools taken over by state
An Indiana committee that's tracking student progress at several struggling public schools taken over by the state is close to wrapping up its work for the year.
Indiana office furniture maker to shut down plant
A southern Indiana company that makes wooden office furniture is closing its doors after more than six decades, costing more than 80 workers their jobs.
Indiana’s college graduate’s average debt: $28K
That per-student figure was the 16th highest among the 50 states, according to The Project on Student Debt report put out by The Institute for College Access & Success.
U.S. retail sales rise ahead of holiday shopping
The Commerce Department said Friday that retail sales rose 0.3 percent last month after falling by the same amount in September.
Ohio high court to hear ‘jock tax’ case brought by ex-Colt
In a case involving retired Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday, the Ohio Supreme Court says it will hear arguments for and against Cleveland's so-called "jock tax" early next year.
Average college tuition prices continue to creep up
When adjusted for inflation, students are paying more than triple what students paid 30 years ago to attend a public, four-year institution.
Investment bank may lead counties’ toll road bid
A northern Indiana county's commissioners have turned to an investment bank to lead a proposed seven-county consortium that would bid on the Indiana Toll Road's lease.
Lawmakers recommend cutting equipment tax
A panel of Indiana lawmakers is recommending the state eliminate the business equipment tax for small businesses.
Purdue economist: Turkeys slightly more expensive this year
A Purdue University agricultural economist says Thanksgiving food shoppers will find adequate supplies of turkeys but possibly at slightly higher prices.