Work set to begin on Carmel segment of new U.S. 31
A $141 million contract includes interchange improvements at Interstate 465 and new roundabout interchanges at 106th, 116th, 131st and 136th streets.
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Ruling: Indiana failed to study mine’s water impacts
An environmental law judge has found that Indiana failed to fully assess the impact of coal waste runoff on local waterways when it issued a permit for a southwestern Indiana surface coal mine that’s the largest such mine east of the Mississippi River.
Stocks reach all-time highs after Fed delays bond tapering
Investors plowed money into stocks and bonds, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching record highs, after the Federal Reserve’s surprise decision to keep its economic stimulus in place.
Duke Energy stops insuring retirees, joining trend
The country's largest electric company last week began notifying about 14,500 retirees of Duke Energy and predecessors or subsidiaries in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
Slower holiday sales growth predicted for 2013
Holiday shopping is likely to be hurt by the lackluster economy. In addition, there’s a shorter shopping window between Black Friday and Christmas. Last year, there were 32 days during the period and this year there are 25.
Recycled paper mill plans 137 jobs in Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. said Tuesday that Pratt Industries will invest $260 million to build the recycling plant next to its existing box-making plant in Valparaiso.
Republic Airways extends deadline for Frontier sale
The Indianapolis-based regional carrier plans to tie up negotiations with a prospective buyer, believed to be headed by former Spirit Airlines Inc. Chairman Bill Franke.
Kokomo hospital plans on cutting 50 jobs
Community Howard Regional Health said it will reduce its current workforce by 50 positions over the next few weeks.
WellPoint adds consulting executives to board
The Indianapolis-based insurer said Tuesday that John Short and Elizabeth Tallett will join its 11-member board Wednesday and Oct. 1, respectively.
Indy faces $80K in fines for trash collector death
A workplace safety inspection prompted by the death of an Indianapolis trash collector has resulted in 10 violations and proposed fines of $80,000 for the city's public works department.
Sores, surgery errors top 2012 Indiana medical errors
The report says a total of 100 medical errors were reported in 2012, the same number as 2011.
State officials explain extension for Healthy Indiana Plan
Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Debra Minott took questions on the Healthy Indiana Plan two weeks after the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services signed off on a one-year extension and some sizable changes to the program, including a new limit on earnings.
Analyst foresees managed care growth in 2014
Major health insurers like WellPoint Inc. are in line for another year of growth, as the health care overhaul implements key elements in its push to cover millions of uninsured people.
Fed likely to slow bond buys despite tepid economy
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is expected to take its first step toward reducing the extraordinary stimulus it's supplied to help the U.S. economy rebound from its deepest crisis since the Great Depression.
Amtrak officials reiterate route’s importance to repair hub
Amtrak officials are continuing to emphasize that the future of a repair facility south of Indianapolis could hinge on whether it begins receiving $3.1 million in annual state funding for passenger train service between Indianapolis and Chicago.
Indiana lawmaker to sponsor concussion training bill
The measure would require all football coaches using taxpayer-funded facilities to be certified to recognize the signs of concussions in players and get them treatment.
Purdue advancing $150M in building projects
Purdue University officials are moving ahead with plans for spending about $150 million to renovate several engineering buildings and construct a new classroom and library building in West Lafayette.
Indiana appeals ruling throwing out right-to-work law
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said his office filed a notice of appeal Tuesday and will defend the 2012 law that was previously upheld in federal court.
Democratic accountant running for Indiana auditor
Mike Claytor of Carmel is scheduled to announce Thursday that he will seek the Democratic Party's nomination for the job of the state's chief financial officer.
Residents protest proposed central Indiana power plant
Dozens of people packed a Morristown council meeting to speak out against an energy company's proposal to build a $500 million power plant.