Number of U.S. overdose deaths appears to be falling
U.S. overdose deaths last year likely fell for the first time in nearly three decades, preliminary statistics suggest.
U.S. overdose deaths last year likely fell for the first time in nearly three decades, preliminary statistics suggest.
Big Tech faced tough questions Tuesday as federal lawmakers focused on issues of potentially anticompetitive behavior by technology giants and expressed bipartisan skepticism over Facebook’s plan for a new digital currency.
The groups say they’re concerned about potentially “dangerous air pollution” being released by Riverview Energy’s planned $2.5 billion project in southern Indiana.
Earlier this month, AT&T blacked out 120 stations operated by Nexstar in a similar dispute over programming costs. Among those stations is WISH-TV Channel 8 in Indianapolis.
A Muncie city official and a local contractor were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, making false statements and falsification of documents in a federal investigation.
John Paul Stevens, the bow-tied, independent-thinking, Republican-nominated justice who unexpectedly emerged as the Supreme Court’s leading liberal, died Tuesday after suffering a stroke Monday. He was 99.
Members of both parties demanded to know why a company with massive market power and a track record of scandals should be trusted with such a far-reaching project, given the potential for fraud, abuse and criminal activity.
Mayor Andy Cook announced Tuesday that he has appointed a new leader for the department of community development, which includes the building department and the planning and zoning department. The hiring follows the departure of Matt Skelton.
The five infrastructure projects along State Roads 32 and 38, plus other road improvements, will cost $16 million and take place in two phases.
Doctors fighting a reimbursement battle with one of the biggest U.S. health insurers want to make sure that ending surprise medical bills doesn’t come at the expense of their pay.
The gravitational pull of Amazon Prime Day is so strong on shoppers it’s benefiting other online retailers as well, according to an early analysis from a key data group.
Violators could be charged up to $50 for their first violation and up to $500 for more violations in the same year.
The $50 million project, which Gov. Eric Holcomb has suggested be funded through the state’s reserves, would demolish most of the existing structure and replace it with a new 170,000-square-foot, climate-controlled facility that will be called the Fall Creek Pavilion.
The south-side institution debuted in 1925 and has remained in the same family for three generations. But its owners don’t have any obvious successors.
Measures of consumer confidence remain historically high and June’s retail sales figures suggest that consumer spending, which drives two-thirds of the economy, remains strong.
The move pushes forward the Capital Improvement Board’s deal with the Pacers, which calls for more than $360 million in renovations to Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
The city plans to spend $3 million on infrastructure, lighting and beautification projects in the area, using funds generated within the TIF district.
The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday voted 20-4 to approve Mayor Joe Hogsett’s plan to “test strategies” to combat food insecurity in Indianapolis.
Maxxis International has several original-equipment supply contracts with Midwest auto assemblers, including Subaru of Indiana.
The order strengthens the standards that federal agencies must follow under the Buy American Act, which creates a preference for American-made goods.