Pence set for weeklong trade mission to Germany
The governor's office says Pence will leave Saturday, leading an eight-person group that includes first lady Karen Pence and state Commerce Secretary Victor Smith.
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Savers beware: Fees may be shrinking your 401(k)
A new study finds that the typical 401(k) fees — adding up to a modest-sounding 1 percent a year — would erase $70,000 from an average worker's account over a four-decade career compared with lower-cost options.
Hanover College president announces retirement
Sue DeWine became the 15th president in Hanover College history in 2007. She plans to retire in June 2015.
Colbert to replace Letterman in late-night slot
The Comedy Central star will take over for the Indianapolis native on CBS, dumping his phony conservative persona for an approach with wider appeal.
Family Dollar to close about 370 stores, cut jobs
The discount retailer, which operates nearly 50 stores in Indianapolis, said it will shut down underperforming stores as it tries to reverse sagging sales and earnings.
Toyota, GM recalls push U.S. to near-record pace
So far this year, automakers have recalled about 9 million vehicles in the U.S. If that pace continues, the nation would break the record of 30.8 million recalled vehicles set in 2004.
Applications for unemployment aid hit 7-year low
The decrease suggests that employers expect stronger economic growth in the coming months and are holding onto their workers.
Heartbleed bug causes major security headache
A confounding computer bug called "Heartbleed" is causing big security headaches across the Internet as websites scramble to fix the problem and Web surfers wonder whether they should change their passwords
Pence appealing FEMA denial of winter storm assistance
The governor is appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency's denial of Indiana's request for a major disaster declaration due to the winter storm that dumped a foot or more of snow on parts of the state and plunged it into subzero temperatures.
School board members say teacher ratings fail system
Members of the Indiana State Board of Education said a new performance evaluation system failed parents, students and teachers when results released earlier this week found only 2 percent of educators are in need improvement.
Pence’s chief of staff leaving Statehouse post
One of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's closest confidants is leaving the Statehouse to start a political consulting firm.
Firefighter convention expecting record attendance
A record-breaking 32,000 firefighters are expected at the annual event, which started Monday and runs through Saturday at the Indiana Convention Center.
Anderson businessman pays $7.9M for prime farmland
More than 800 acres of prime farmland in Delaware and Madison counties sold during open bidding on Tuesday for $7.9 million.
Pence renews talks over $2.1B fertilizer plant
Indiana economic development officials have renewed talks with Pakistan-connected developers who want to build a major fertilizer plant in southwestern Indiana, one year after the state withdrew its support for the project over national security concerns.
Indianapolis reaches agreement with panhandlers
Panhandlers will be able to continue begging for money in Indianapolis as long as they don't harass motorists, under an agreement reached with the ACLU.
Revamped hotel key to Muncie revitalization efforts
The 91-year-old Roberts Hotel building has undergone a $17 million renovation that created the 83-unit Lofts at Roberts development. The project was crucial to the city’s ability to attract a new downtown hotel.
Ex-owner of troubled dental clinic pleads guilty to tax evasion
The former owner of a central Indiana dental clinic being investigated for Medicaid fraud has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for not paying more than $850,000 in taxes.
Bennett campaign ethics hearing further delayed
Former Indiana Schools Superintendent Tony Bennett's hearing over charges that he violated state ethics laws was moved Monday to August as defense attorneys review thousands of pages of evidence turned over by the state inspector general.
UPDATE: Experts question some Indiana teacher evaluations
Education policy experts say results of the first Indiana teacher evaluations that rank only 2 percent as needing improvement show some schools aren't taking the rating system seriously.
Reservoir opponents warn of impact on rare wetland
Kevin Tungesvick, a local restoration ecologist, said the proposed $350 million Mounds Lake Reservoir would inundate the Mounds Fen State Nature Preserve, which features a wetland that formed following the last ice age.