Marion County refigures property values amid errors
Indianapolis taxpayers wondering what their property is worth might have to wait until December because of widespread errors discovered in local assessments.
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Study to look at Camp Atterbury’s economic impact
The Indiana National Guard has asked for a study into the economic impact that the thousands of additional soldiers training at Camp Atterbury have had on the surrounding area.
Senate foes Donnelly, Mourdock set for 1st debate
Indiana's Senate battle is one of about a half-dozen tight races across the county that will decide whether Democrats or Republicans control the Senate.
State cutbacks hit college program for low-income teens
21st Century Scholars program changes scholarship requirements, ends campus tours.
Financial services company closing Indiana call center
Ohio-based Vantiv Inc., which had more than 200 employees in Evansville just over a year ago, says it's going to reduce its work force to about 25 and close its call center in southwest Indiana.
IU leaders question wisdom of parking lease plan
Indiana University leaders said they aren't certain about moving ahead with a proposal to seek a multimillion-dollar payout by turning over parking facilities on the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses to a private operator.
Appeals court upholds taking of land for I-69 project
The state Court of Appeals has rejected a claim by southwestern Indiana property owners that the state illegally acquired their land to clear the path for the Interstate 69 extension between Indianapolis and Evansville.
Indiana State Fair cancels 2013 paid concerts
The Indiana State Fair has canceled paid concerts at next year's fair because shows moved to downtown Indianapolis following a deadly 2011 stage rigging collapse failed to attract big crowds during August's fair, officials said Thursday.
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.
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.