Unemployed will have work-search records checked
Hoosiers finishing their first 26 weeks of unemployment coverage from the state will have to check in before receiving extended federal benefits.
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Wabash National shares rise on $360M deal
Shares of Indiana-based Wabash National Corp. jumped Tuesday after the maker of truck trailers said it would diversify its business by purchasing liquid-transportation company Walker Group Holdings LLC for $360 million.
Indiana fruit growers hope cold stays away after heat
Indiana fruit growers whose trees were lured into blooming weeks ahead of normal by a March heat wave surveyed their orchards Tuesday following a night of freezing or near-freezing temperatures that threatened the trees' tender blossoms.
Hoosier Lottery watching Illinois’ online-sales effort
The Hoosier Lottery hasn't started formally looking at online sales. But spokesman Al Larsen said the lottery will consider it depending on how the program in Illinois works out.
Anderson baseball-complex plan hits financing snag
Construction on The Farm, a $7.5 million baseball and softball facility along Interstate 69, has hit another snag while city officials and project developers continue to negotiate acceptable financing terms.
Device maker Biomet paying $22.7M to settle bribery case
Indiana-based Biomet Inc. has agreed to pay $22.7 million to settle U.S. criminal and civil allegations that it bribed government-employed doctors in Argentina, Brazil and China for eight years to win business with hospitals.
Judge rejects some of Indiana’s claims against IBM
The core issue in a dispute over a project to modernize Indiana's welfare system — whether IBM breached the billion-dollar contract — wasn't addressed when a judge dismissed 17 of the state's claims against the computer giant, an attorney for the state said Monday.
Indiana Supreme Court back to work with new leader
Brent Dickson will preside as the acting chief justice on the Indiana Supreme Court following the retirement of longtime Chief Justice Randall Shepard.
‘Repo Games’ TV show to feature Indiana contestants
Anderson will be heavily featured in a game show that gives residents who are facing a repossession a chance to have their vehicle paid off on the spot by answering questions correctly.
40-foot molecule sculpture going up along I-70
An Interstate 70 ramp in downtown Indianapolis is expected to be shut down for several days so that a 40-foot metal sculpture of a molecule can be built.
Martin University founder Hardin dies
The Rev. Boniface Hardin, a Roman Catholic priest who co-founded Martin University to serve adult learners in Indianapolis, has died. He was 78.
Super PACs start battle in Senate race
The attack ads are guaranteed to saturate Indiana airwaves as Dick Lugar and Richard Mourdock battle ahead of the May 8 Republican primary.
Butler’s Stevens turns down Illinois coaching job
A person familiar with the basketball coaching search at the University of Illinois says the Illini are interested in talking to Ohio University's John Groce after being turned down by Brad Stevens of Butler University.
Purdue keeps search for next president secret
It has been seven months since a committee tasked with finding the next Purdue University president began its hunt.
Libertarians pick Boneham to run for governor
Former television reality show star Rupert Boneham has been selected as the Libertarian Party’s candidate for Indiana governor.
Cummins boom drives up demand for apartments
A hiring boom at engine maker Cummins and the economic recovery are leaving many people in search of apartments out in the cold in Columbus.
Daniels names former counsel Massa to high court
Gov. Mitch Daniels on Friday named 50-year-old Mark Massa to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard from the Indiana Supreme Court.
Judge orders Sugarland to testify in April on stage collapse
The country duo’s Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush had proposed giving depositions in May regarding the deadly 2011 state fair accident, but on Friday Marion Superior Court Judge Theodore Sosin instead ordered testimony early next month.
Lilly receives Europe’s OK for new Byetta use
European regulators have approved an expanded use for the diabetes treatment Byetta, developed by Eli Lilly and Co. and Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. The FDA approved the same expanded use last fall.
Manufacturer expanding northeast-Indiana operations
Busche Enterprise Division Inc. said it will spend about $17 million to buy, expand and equip a factory near its headquarters in the Noble County town of Albion, adding up to 120 workers by 2015.