Wigwam on borrowed time, needs ‘white knight’
Anderson officials hope some kind of use can be found for the historic high school gym that was closed in 2011 to save money.
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Pence orders review of contractor’s investments
The governor wants a broad review of Elevate Ventures’ investment decisions and business practices.
Animated film ‘Turbo’ could give racing a boost
A new DreamWorks Animation movie centers on the Indianapolis 500. It’s a dream come true for the IndyCar Series, which can’t buy a break in halting its slide in public interest.
USA Track & Field faces latest doping scandal
The Indianapolis-based governing body for U.S. track and field is dealing with the fallout after several high-profile stars tested positive for banned substances.
Sprinkler system fee sparks battle in Bargersville
About 2,000 Bargersville Water Utility customers pay a $10-per-month fee for having an in-ground sprinkler system, generating $240,000 annually for the town, which enacted the fee in 1995.
Daniels’ hiring of ex-aides for Purdue posts draws scrutiny
About 30 new management or professional hires have appeared on Purdue's payroll since Daniels took office in January. At least six are former colleagues from Daniels' days as governor and as a top executive at Eli Lilly and Co.
BMV to credit drivers overcharged for licenses
Irwin Levin, the lawyer who first exposed the alleged $30 million in overcharging in the lawsuit, called Friday's announcement a "political" move designed to gloss over the state's faults.
WellPoint will pay $1.7M in online privacy inquiry
The agency said that between Oct. 23, 2009 and March 7, 2010, security weaknesses in a WellPoint online application database left the information of 612,402 people accessible to unauthorized users.
Indiana ends 2013 budget with improved cash balance
Gov. Mike Pence on Thursday praised budget closeout numbers showing the state with $93 million in an ongoing surplus and $86 million more than expected in cash reserves.
Stocks rise to record highs as Fed keeps stimulus
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank is in no hurry to stop supporting the economy because unemployment remains high and inflation is below the Fed’s target.
Ball State wins state approval for new planetarium
The State Budget Committee on Wednesday approved the new $4.6 million planetarium and the $1.35 million greenhouse upgrade. School fundraising campaigns will pay for the projects.
Budget panel approves $63M for Ivy Tech projects
The panel signed off Wednesday on $20 million each for the college's Anderson and Bloomington campuses and $23 million for an expansion of its Indianapolis location.
Pence moves lottery chief to transportation agency
Gov. Mike Pence announced Wednesday that Karl Browning will serve as his new INDOT commissioner.
Indiana crops look great after spring planting delays
Indiana’s corn and soybean crops are headed toward possibly record-breaking yields following one of the slowest and wettest planting seasons in a decade
Rx benefits manager plans to hire 205 by 2015
Lisle, Ill.-based Catamaran Corp. has committed to hiring 104 full-time, permanent employees next year and a total of 205 by 2015.
Pence appoints members to Career Council
The panel is tasked with identifying available jobs, determining which skills are needed to fill them and analyzing where the state is spending job-training money, and likely realigning those efforts.
Outside review of ISTEP glitches nears completion
Indiana parents could finally learn how their children did on the state's annual ISTEP+ exam after an outside review of testing glitches wraps up later this month.
Fever extend Dunn contract to 2014, elevate White
Dunn led the Fever to their first Women's National Basketball Association championship last year.
Furloughs begin for 10K Indiana civilian defense workers
About 4,000 civilians who work at the Defense Finance and Accounting Services center in Lawrence are facing 11 unpaid furlough days this summer.
Ex-Indy airport CEO to helm Gary airport expansion
The northwestern Indiana city's Airport Authority voted 5-1 vote Monday to give John Clark III broad authority to oversee other consultants and contractors hired for the $166 million project.