Lawsuit filed over Megabus crash near Indianapolis
Four people who were on board a double-decker passenger bus that crashed in Greenwood this week are suing the bus company for negligence.
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Plan to form reservoir planning board put on hold
A vote on the creation of a board to oversee plans for a proposed reservoir on the White River in central Indiana has been put on an indefinite hold.
Colts’ Irsay embraces opportunity to get to work
Six days after his six-game suspension ended, the 55-year-old Colts owner broke his silence by telling a small group of reporters that he's excited about the season, feeling well and is ready to move on.
U.S. retail sales decline on falling auto, gas, clothing sales
Wage gains have been sluggish since the recession ended in 2009, and that's led many people to be more cautious about spending money.
Business stockpiles show smallest rise in 14 months
Total U.S. business sales fell 0.4 percent in August after a 0.7-percent sales increase in July. It was the biggest monthly sales decline since a 1.1-percent drop in January.
Indiana Michigan Power plans $787M in upgrades
The utility said its plan includes replacing hundreds of miles of miles of electric cable and thousands of poles, along with upgrades to underground networks in South Bend, Fort Wayne, Elkhart and Muncie.
Purdue expert: Holiday spending to climb 4 percent
While money spent on Christmas and Hanukkah gifts is likely to increase, so are the number of retailers and Internet sites available to consumers. That will dilute sales growth for many retailers.
Votes delayed on forming agency for planned lake
Project advocate Rob Sparks said he's asked the Madison County Council to push back consideration of the proposed Mounds Lake Commission until at least next month.
Candidates hit the road on last leg of 2014 races
This time, three statewide offices, all 100 state House seats and 25 state Senate seats are up for grabs.
U.S. high court: Who best judges fair competition?
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case over whether U.S. states can delegate the regulation of professions such as dentistry, plumbing, cosmetology and more to boards of practitioners drawn from those occupations.
RV company plans northern Indiana expansion
A company that makes towable recreational vehicles says it will spend nearly $5 million to expand its operations in northern Indiana, creating as many as 125 jobs.
Springer picked to head small business operation
Indiana's Office of Small Business Entrepreneurship has picked a new director for its efforts to provide contracts to small businesses.
Merchandise seized from Indianapolis flea market
Cpl. Brandon Thomas said excise officers had a search warrant for the Liberty Bell Carpet & Flea Market on the city's east side when they seized the items Sunday.
Indiana cuts some public audits over shortages
The State Board of Accounts no longer is auditing the financial records of Indiana libraries, conservancy districts, some public school accounts, and small towns and townships, its leader says.
USDA ups expected record corn, soybean harvest
The Department of Agriculture says 22 states will set corn record yields this year. Corn farmers are expected to harvest a national average of 174.2 bushels per acre, a significant increase over the record of 169.
Daniels says Purdue fundraising needs improvement
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels said he isn't surprised that he likely won't receive all the incentive pay that's included in his contract.
Indiana University opening overseas offices
Indiana University officials are planning to open at least a half-dozen overseas offices to help raise the school's profile around the world.
Nursing home chain to pay $38M in U.S. settlement
The Justice Department accused Extendicare Health Services Inc. of substandard care between 2007 and 2013 in 33 nursing homes in eight states, including Indiana.
Candidates go on air with final push in 2014 cycle
Indiana politicians are taking to the airwaves in the final weeks of the 2014 campaign season, but their efforts online may be having a bigger impact.
Illiana Expressway plan survives latest challenge
Supporters of the Illiana Expressway have defeated an attempt to scrap the project during a meeting of a regional planning organization.