Railroad set for SW Indiana expansion project
Indianapolis-based Indiana Rail Road Co. officials are to join state and local officials in a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the project at its Hiawatha Yard near Jasonville.
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Indiana officials settle voter registration lawsuit
Indiana officials have settled a class-action lawsuit that claimed the state wasn't following federal laws over the opportunity for voter registration at public assistance offices.
Angie’s List faces challenges in bid to go public
The company said in its initial public offering that it has lost money since its inception. But it still could be attractive to prospective investors, said a local lawyer who helps companies go public.
Ivy Tech fall semester enrollment tops 113,000
Ivy Tech Community College says it has set a fall semester enrollment record with more than 113,000 students taking classes at its campuses across Indiana.
IU research spending tops $500M for first time
The school said it spent $509 million on faculty research projects during the fiscal year that ended June 30, up 7 percent from a year earlier.
Patrick confirms full-time move to NASCAR in 2012
After months of skirting speculation, Danica Patrick announced Thursday that she's leaving IndyCar in 2012 to run a full Nationwide schedule. She didn't rule out a return to open-wheel racing for the Indianapolis 500.
Judge poised to toss lawsuit against Pacers owner
A judge has suggested she will dismiss key portions of a lawsuit by a nanny who claimed she was fired by billionaire Herb Simon and his wife because the employee became pregnant.
More Indiana welfare requests being submitted online
More than half of the state's new applications for food stamps and other welfare assistance are being submitted online, Indiana social services chief Michael Gargano told lawmakers Tuesday.
Illinois facing jobs assault from other states
Indiana is leading a push by other states to chip away at Illinois' vulnerable economic image and lure jobs away.
Witness: Simons were happy about nanny’s pregnancy
A household employee of Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his wife said they were happy when they learned their nanny was pregnant, even though the nanny claims she was fired over the pregnancy.
Indiana property tax caps slice 2011 bills
Indiana property taxpayers saw their savings grow by 32 percent this year compared to a year ago thanks to statewide tax caps on their 2011 bills, according to a state report.
llinois manufacturer plans move to northwest Indiana
Illinois manufacturer Modern Forge says it will open a factory in northwestern Indiana, where it expects to hire as many as 240 workers in the next few years.
Judge orders Indiana to preserve fair stage wreckage
A judge says he will issue a temporary restraining order prohibiting the state from destroying any evidence from the deadly collapse of an Indiana State Fair stage.
Court rules state overreached when it shut puppy mill
The state had seized and sold 240 dogs at business, citing $142,000 in unpaid taxes.
Lawsuits filed for Indiana stage collapse victims
Two of what are expected to be many lawsuits were filed Friday on behalf of people injured when wind toppled a stage at the Indiana State Fair.
Ohio cheerleading coach 7th Indiana State Fair death
Meagan Toothman, 24, was confirmed as the seventh person to die from the Aug. 13 stage collapse, according to a statement from the Marion County coroner's office released Monday night by the Indiana State Police.
Lilly spent $1.9M lobbying feds in first quarter
Eli Lilly and Co. spent $1.9 million lobbying the federal government in the first quarter, focusing on the health care overhaul and overseas pricing reform, among many other issues.
Governor sets ‘back to business’ example as probe unfolds
Leadership in wake of State Fair stage collapse compared to aftermath of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Minnesota bridge disaster.
Daniels has no regrets over decision to stay out of race
Governor says there are many qualified candidates in the Republican field.
Ball State student 6th to die from fair accident
A Ball State University senior died Friday morning in an Indianapolis hospital from injuries suffered in the Indiana State Fair stage collapse.