Designer Kate Spade found dead in apartment
Her former company, Kate Spade New York, has over 140 retail shops and outlet stores across the United States and more than 175 shops internationally.
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Oliver Luck leaving NCAA to become XFL commissioner
Former NFL quarterback Oliver Luck—the father of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck—will oversee the XFL, the second edition of professional wrestling mogul Vince McMahon’s football league.
Flagstar buying 33 Indiana bank branches from Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Co.’s sale of 52 branches to Flagstar Bancorp Inc. marks a retail-banking exit from Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
Study: Gun removal law reduces suicides in Indiana
An Indiana law allowing authorities to temporarily remove guns from those considered a risk to others or themselves has helped reduce the state's firearm-related suicides, according to a University of Indianapolis study.
Prominent conservatives fight Indiana GOP platform changes
The Republican Victory Committee, a group of elected officials and party activists, announced Monday it opposes changes friendly to same-sex couples and pushed by Gov. Eric Holcomb's hand-picked GOP chairman.
Justices side with Colorado baker on same-sex wedding cake
The limited ruling turned on what the court described as anti-religious bias on the Colorado Civil Rights Commission when it ruled against baker Jack Phillips.
Business economists worry about possible recession in 2020
The National Association for Business Economics forecasting panel was upbeat on the near-term impacts of the $1.5 trillion tax cut that Congress passed in December.
After 4 years, Indiana fully embraces text-to-911 in emergencies
Residents in all 92 of the state's counties can now send texts during emergencies if they're unable to speak to dispatchers.
Farmers struggle with growing suburban traffic
In suburban Indianapolis, the roads farmers have used for decades to reach their fields have become increasingly busy.
Dems irked over Indiana tax changes made in special session
Democrats have argued it's a continuation of a trend pushed by the GOP in recent years to shift the tax burden from the wealthy onto the middle and working classes.
Indiana GOP divided over ‘man and a woman’ marriage question
Indiana Republicans could remove language from the state party's platform that indicates marriage can only be between a man and a woman—and social conservatives are not happy about it.
U.S. construction surges to record high as home building heats up
The increase stemmed from a sizable 4.5 percent rise in residential construction, the biggest percentage gain since November 1993.
National manufacturing production, hiring picks up pace
Sixteen of 18 manufacturing industries expanded in May, led by textile mills and producers of nonmetallic minerals.
U.S. gains 223,000 jobs; unemployment hits 18-year low
U.S. employers extended a streak of solid hiring in May, adding 223,000 jobs. The unemployment rate matched the rate in April 2000 as the lowest since 1969.
As leagues debate transfer rules, NCAA moves toward reform
The NCAA’s transfer working group will reconvene in Indianapolis on June 11 and plans to present a proposal that will end the practice of schools and coaches blocking an athlete from transferring or dictating where an athlete can go.
Trump tariffs on U.S. allies draw retaliation threats
The Trump administration delivered a gut punch to America’s closest allies Thursday, imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum from Europe, Mexico and Canada in a move that drew immediate vows of retaliation.
Sears Holdings to close Castleton Square mall store
The Castleton Square store is among three in Indiana that the struggling retailer included on its latest closure list.
EPA sends White House revision on fuel economy standards
The proposal is widely expected to scale back future fuel economy rules for cars and trucks. EPA administrator Scott Pruitt has criticized Obama-era standards, saying this spring they were “too high.”
Pioneering doctor who helped create SAFER barrier dies at 81
Dr. Henry Bock served as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s senior director of medical services from 1982-2006. He held the same title with the IndyCar Series from 1996-2006
Distilling company plans $66M bottling plant in Indiana
The project from Louisiana-based Sazerac Co. is expected to create up to 110 jobs by 2021.