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HICKS: Is U.S. economy example of capitalism or free market?

For some time, I have been unhappy with using the term “capitalism” to describe the ascendant form of economic organization. I prefer “free market” to describe the workings of the United States and much of the world.

City announces street closures for Super Bowl

Several streets in downtown Indianapolis, including part of Monument Circle and those surrounding Lucas Oil Stadium, will be closed in the few weeks leading up to the Super Bowl on Feb. 5.

Police find 75 pounds of pot in gas tank

Indiana state police say troopers found 75 pounds of suspected marijuana in 80 packages submerged in the gas tank of a minivan they stopped Wednesday morning along Interstate 70 in Indianapolis. The discovery led to the arrest of the minivan's driver, Edgar Cornejo, 38, of McAllen, Texas. He faces preliminary felony charges of dealing and possession of marijuana. Troopers said the load was destined for Toledo.

Don’s Guns owner offering reward

Don's Guns owner Don Davis is offering a $10,000 reward for information that will lead to an arrest and conviction in the case of a double murder in Cumberland, just east of Indianapolis. Davis said the person who shot and killed 7-year-old Kyleigh Crane and her 21-year-old uncle, Jeremy Crane, on Monday is a “coward.” Cumberland police said Wednesday that electronics were stolen from the home where the victims were killed. Investigators say they have "strong leads" in the case.

Senator renews fight for one-class tourney

Indiana Sen. Jean Leising has introduced a bill that would return a single-class high school basketball tournament to Indiana. Leising said the current system hurts local economies because it forces schools to travel longer distances for games. It's been 14 years since Indiana began awarding four different state high school basketball titles. The Indiana High School Athletic Association responded Wednesday, saying it is "opposed to Senate Bill 84." The IHSAA cited a 2006 survey of all Indiana schools, which found just 10.6 percent favored a single-class tourney.

Fisher’s IndyCar team building headquarters in Speedway

Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing plans to build a $2.7 million facility on Speedway’s new Main Street to house her race team. Construction on the 37,000-square-foot shop could start in February and be finished in September.

Job market looks better as unemployment claims sink

The number of people applying for benefits fell last week to 366,000, the fewest since May 2008. If the number stayed that low consistently, it would likely signal that hiring is strong enough for unemployment rates to fall.

Ball State poll: Half of Hoosiers undecided on right-to-work

Twenty-seven percent of Hoosiers support a law allowing employees to join unionized workplaces without being forced to pay union dues. But 24 percent oppose it and 48 percent are still undecided, according to a new survey.

Almost all state fair claimants accept offers

The Indiana Attorney General's office said Wednesday that 63 of the 65 claimants have confirmed they'll accept the settlements over the State Fair stage collapse.

Indiana may be ground zero for right-to-work fight

Indiana’s anticipated battle next month over a right-to-work law is expected to rival last year’s epic Wisconsin union fight that drew 180,000 protestors to Madison rallies and became the focus of national media attention.