Madison County embezzler gets two-year prison term
The former business manger of a central Indiana factory has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling $700,000.
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Economic recovery not as strong as previously thought
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.2 percent pace in the third quarter, as the recovery got off to a weaker start than previously
thought.
However, signs suggest the economy will end 2009 on stronger footing.
Economic recovery on track to strengthen at end of 2009
The U.S. economy started the year in free-fall but is on track to end 2009 on stronger footing.
Attorney general sues lumber recycling plant
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is suing a northern Indiana lumber recycling plant with a history of environmental and
worker-safety violations.
Higher ed budget cut plans to be ready soon
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education hopes to present recommendations for cutting state spending for colleges and universities
to Gov. Mitch Daniels by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Health Care bill clears key Senate test
Landmark health care legislation backed by President Barack Obama passed its sternest Senate test in the pre-dawn hours early
Monday, overcoming Republican delaying tactics on a 60-40 vote that all but assures its passage by Christmas.
Purdue prof plans greenhouse-like tunnel to grow crops
A Purdue University scientist hopes to build a special greenhouse that will grow vegetables in the Indiana winter by tapping
into excess heat produced by a power plant on the West Lafayette campus.
Facing cuts, Indiana colleges put everything on table
Universities searching for ways to cut $150 million say they’re looking at all options, including eliminating some sports
or even academic majors.
Farmers fear record years will send taxes soaring
High demand for ethanol in 2007 and 2008 sent commodity prices to a record level, which could make taxes spike.
Knight criticizes NCAA tourney expansion in local speech
In his first public appearance in Indiana since skipping his own induction into the Indiana University Hall of Fame last month,
former basketball coach Bob Knight criticized a proposed NCAA tournament expansion to 96 teams, saying nobody should get a bye in the
Big Dance.
New jobless claims rise unexpectedly
The Labor Department said Thursday that the number of new jobless claims rose to 480,000 last week, up 7,000 from the previous
week.
UPDATE: Governor says Gary should consider merger
Gov. Mitch Daniels says struggling cities like Gary should think about merging with other local governments to cut their costs.
Education board to give schools budget-cut options
The Indiana Board of Education plans to give school districts a list of options on how they can collectively cut at least
$300 million from state spending.
Groups want feds to act on Indiana water rules
Environmental activists who are upset about Indiana’s water-pollution rules say they’ll ask the federal government to take
action against the state.
Facing lower state funding, IU cuts spending by $177M
The university said Wednesday it will see about $1 billion in savings over the next decade as a result of the continuing university-wide
cost-containment effort.
UPDATE: Indiana house panel approves ethics, lobbying bill
The bill would require legislators who leave office to wait at least a year after their term expires to become a Statehouse
lobbyist.
Morgan County gets $3M for flood remediation
The county southwest of Indianapolis will use the money to buy more than 20 buildings damaged by the June 2008 flood.
Housing construction jumps
The Commerce Department said Wednesday morning that construction of new homes and apartments rose 8.9 percent in November.
Ivy Tech to offer late-night classes in Indianapolis
Ivy Tech Community College says it will offer "moonlight madness" classes at its downtown Indianapolis campus this
spring semester, which begins Jan. 11.
Former bank manager sentenced on theft, arson
Former Fifth Third Bank assistant manager Dwayne Roberts was sentenced Tuesday to two years’ home detention and two years’
probation.