State securities fraud restitution fund begins payouts
The fund was established with an initial $2 million investment from a Securities Division account that's funded by fines paid by violators.
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FDA names Indiana farm tied to salmonella in melons
The Food and Drug Administration has identified a southern Indiana farm that produced cantaloupes linked to a deadly salmonella outbreak and says the operation has recalled its melons.
Pence seeks affordable college; Gregg after more trade
The two leading candidates for governor offered starkly different plans for improving the state's economy Thursday. Democrat John Gregg wants the state to increase exports by 50 percent. Mike Pence pushed for programs to help students graduate from college within four years.
Spokane hires Indy’s former public safety director as police chief
Frank Straub will be the new police chief in Spokane, the mayor of the Washington city announced Wednesday. Straub was director of public safety for the city of Indianapolis until Aug. 10.
Call center in Indiana plans to hire 600 workers
Americall Group Inc. officials say it is hiring at its Hobart call center is because of business growth with existing clients such as Sears and Comcast.
Butler University joins opposition to Army Corps flood wall
The university's trustees say in a letter they're worried about the wall's possible impact on Holcomb Gardens.
Health safety advocates want melon farm identified
Food safety advocates called on federal officials to release the name of an Indiana farm that recalled its cantaloupes amid a salmonella outbreak.
Indiana governor hopefuls talk education, infrastructure
Despite their political differences, the three men running for Indiana governor outlined similar outlooks for running the state during a forum Tuesday, from proposing improved job training to imposing tax cuts. But which taxes should be cut and when highlighted their differences.
Pence asks Daniels to deny state-run exchange
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence is asking Gov. Mitch Daniels to reject a state-run health insurance exchange called for by the federal health care law.
Battery research center being built in Indiana
Construction work has started on the $14 million Battery Innovation Center at the technology park near Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center in southwestern Indiana.
IU-Bloomington enrolls record first-year class
Indiana University said a record 7,600 first-year students are enrolled for the fall semester on its main campus in Bloomington.
Panel mulls making IPFW an independent university
State Sen. Dennis Kruse says Purdue's leaders concentrate on the West Lafayette campus and treat IPFW as an afterthought. He said the independent school might be called Fort Wayne University.
Indiana public schools wage unusual ad campaign
Struggling Indiana public school districts are buying billboard space, airing radio ads and even sending principals door-to-door in an unusual marketing campaign aimed at persuading parents not to move their children to private schools as the nation's largest voucher program doubles in size.
Fate of theme park remains on roller coaster ride
Efforts to reopen a closed Kentucky amusement park have taken a roller coaster ride for three summers, and now there's a new twist as the state seeks out more would-be operators even as a group of local business leaders floats a proposal to revive the attraction.
Ball State targets N.J. to diversify student body
Ball State University's year-old campaign to recruit students from New Jersey will bring just a handful of Garden State freshmen to the Muncie campus this year, but officials say they are looking long-term.
Candidates for governor take light approach in ads
John Gregg and Mike Pence don’t hold back while campaigning, but television ads have offered little of substance.
Business down at produce stands, but farmers persevere
Recent rains boost production for some, while others import produce from regions of state not as hard hit.
Indiana University planning global studies school
Indiana University is planning a School of Global and International Studies in an effort to draw more attention to its international programs.
Fed chairman Bernanke sets Indianapolis speech
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is scheduled to visit Indianapolis this fall to speak before the Economic Club of Indiana.
Anderson seeking new Nestle production line
Leaders of a central Indiana city are trying to persuade Nestle to pick it for a new production line at an existing plant that could add about 100 jobs.