U.S. jobless claims fall to lowest level in over 4 years
Unemployment benefit applications are a proxy for layoffs. When they consistently drop below 375,000, it suggests that hiring is strong enough to lower the unemployment rate.
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New license plate marks Indiana bicentennial
The new plate design unveiled Thursday has a blue image of the state's shape with 200 written across it and encircled by 19 stars symbolizing Indiana as the 19th state.
Lieutenant governor hopefuls to debate environmental issues
The Hoosier Environmental Council is hosting Thursday night's debate at the Indiana History Center in downtown Indianapolis. The group says Democratic nominee Vi Simpson and Libertarian candidate Brad Klopfenstein both have agreed to take part.
Anderson police fighting city’s planned job cuts
Mayor Kevin Smith has proposed a new city budget that cuts seven police officer and 20 firefighter positions.
Union leader expects Cummins cutbacks in Indiana
Diesel Workers Union president Terry Axsom tells The Republic of Columbus that the union's 1,500 workers at southern Indiana factories will be affected but he doesn't know the extent yet.
Greenwood airport reopens after runway work delays
A central Indiana airport has reopened its runway Wednesday afternoon after being closed for more than three weeks, leading to hundreds of planes being diverted to other airports.
Huge window switch recall hampers Toyota comeback
The company recalled 7.43 million cars, trucks and SUVs worldwide to fix faulty power window switches that can cause fires.
Gubernatorial candidates face off in first debate
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg finally drew Mike Pence out of his shell Wednesday in their first debate after months of criticizing the Republican congressman in what has been a fairly lopsided race.
Energy drink maker plans $25M Wabash expansion
Living Essentials, the producer of 5-hour Energy, announced Wednesday it would build and equip a plant in Wabash that could employ up to 200 people.
Purdue plans to add over 100 engineering professors
Undergraduate enrollment in Purdue's College of Engineering grew by 17 percent between 2006 and 2011, resulting in more students applying for limited spots in the school.
Gubernatorial candidates ready for first debate
Mike Pence, John Gregg and Rupert Boneham all have promised to cut taxes and support job creation and education if elected governor next month.
IU offers tuition freeze for on-time graduation
Indiana University students who graduate within four years could pay less tuition than those who take longer under a plan unveiled by President Michael McRobbie.
Indiana early voting period off to strong start
More voters cast early ballots Monday in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne than during the first day of early in-person voting in those cities in 2008, election officials said. Tuesday was just as busy at their offices.
Rise in holiday hiring a good sign, Purdue prof says
Purdue University’s Richard Feinberg says an increase in hiring by many U.S. retailers is a sign they're confident they'll see higher sales in the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Deal clears hurdle to demolish 1920s theater
The St. Joseph County Public Library owns the boarded-up Avon Theater, and library officials want to demolish it and two other vacant buildings to clear room for more parking and a future expansion project.
Indiana Wesleyan chief to become chancellor in July
Henry Smith will go on sabbatical the first six months of 2013 and then will serve as the Marion-based university's chancellor for 2½ years.
Rain stalls runway work at Greenwood airport
Recent rains have delayed a project to lengthen the main runway at a central Indiana airport, leaving it unable to handle most of its normal flights
Aircraft company’s Grissom project on track
Texas-based Dean Baldwin Painting is expanding a hangar to accommodate Boeing 747s and other large jets it services. The company plans to hire about 200 workers.
Mourdock, Donnelly spend $615,000 on new campaign ads
The Indiana Senate battle has quickly become the most expensive the state has seen. Spending by the campaigns has topped about $10 million, and outside groups also are pouring in cash.
Daniels to promote online college WGU until taking over Purdue
Gov. Mitch Daniels is still promoting the online college known as Western Governors University just months before he becomes Purdue University's new president.