Indiana sets record with 33 percent early voting in election
The overall election turnout of 58 percent of registered voters fell short of the level of 62 percent in 2008.
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IU hires defensive coordinator Allen to replace Wilson
Reports say IU fired former coach Kevin Wilson over issues about his treatment of players. But IU officials say Wilson resigned.
UPDATE: IU football coach Wilson out after six seasons
Kevin Wilson departs less than 10 months after agreeing to a six-year contract extension worth $15.3 million. Indiana athletic director Fred Glass downplayed reports of player mistreatment.
Holcomb to lead Indiana delegation to United Kingdom
During the trip, Holcomb will meet with government officials in London as well as potential investors in Indiana's top business sectors, including advanced manufacturing.
Kohl’s shares soar on quarterly profit growth
The retailer, which operates 14 stores in the Indianapolis area, recently bought a massive distribution center in Plainfield that it plans to use in its strategy to boost online sales.
Worker dies in apparent accident at Indianapolis recycling plant
Police were told that the man was apparently trying to unclog a recycling machine when it turned on while he was inside.
GOP prosecutor wins Indiana attorney general’s race
Republican prosecutor Curtis Hill from northern Indiana's Elkhart County has won Indiana's race for attorney general.
Indiana sets early voting record; county trails 2008 pace
State election officials say Indiana has set an early voting record, surpassing the number cast eight years ago.
Allegion posts modest quarterly profits
The Dublin-based company has its Americas headquarters in Carmel and three facilities in Indianapolis.
UPDATE: NCAA accuses Louisville of violations over escort allegations
The Indianapolis-based NCAA is accusing the University of Louisville of four violations stemming from its investigation of allegations that a former men’s basketball staffer hired escorts and strippers for sex parties with recruits and players.
Purdue pays Daniels more than $200,000 for good performance
University officials on Friday lauded President Mitch Daniels for his performance, approving 96 percent of his incentive pay after a review of his efforts during the past year.
Amazon adding 120,000 workers to meet holiday demand
Amazon told IBJ it would hire thousands of seasonal workers in Indiana, including 6,000 at four facilities in the Indianapolis area.
Former utility CEO charged with embezzling $500K for jewelry, iPads, pizza
Donnis Mizelle, former CEO of Avon-based Hendricks Power Cooperative, defrauded the company to buy jewelry, electronics, sports tickets, and even meals for his own entertainment, according to federal officials.
Retailer Macy’s plans to close another 100 stores
Macy’s operates three Indianapolis-area stores—at Glendale Shopping Center, Castleton Square and Greenwood Park Mall.
Georgia Tech athletic director accepts Purdue job
Mike Bobinski will succeed Morgan Burke, who announced in February he was retiring after 23 years in the position.
Ticket revenue up but passengers down on Hoosier State train
Ticket sales have increased by 14 percent since the Hoosier State passenger train from Indianapolis to Chicago changed ownership and management a year ago, but fewer passengers are using the train.
Ex-Indianapolis high school coach sentenced on sex count
A former Park Tudor boys' basketball coach has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to entice a 15-year-old student to have sex with him.
Pence endorses Holcomb as next GOP nominee for governor
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, now Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate, said Friday that he believes Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb is “one of the best prepared individuals in recent memory” to replace him in the Statehouse.
Gregg gets $500K from Democratic governors group
It’s a significant windfall for Indiana gubernatorial candidate John Gregg, who built on his sizable lead in campaign funds over possible GOP candidates.