Indiana’s jobless rate ticks up after federal revisions
Indiana’s monthly unemployment rate was revised slightly upward in December, to 4.6 percent, and remained at that rate in January, the state announced Monday morning.
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Area existing-home sales continue to slide
Sales of existing homes in central Indiana are off to a slow start this year after falling in February, marking the 10th decline in 11 months.
Concussion training bill approved by House, Senate
Under current state law, only head football and assistant coaches are required to complete concussion training. Senate Bill 234 would expand the law to include head coaches and assistant coaches of any interscholastic sports in fifth through 12th grade.
State sues four former auto dealers over missing titles
The state on Thursday filed suit against four former auto dealers, including three that were based in the Indianapolis area.
Bose attorney Jeffrey Gaither to chair GIPC board
The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee board also named Yvonne Shaheen, Mel Raines, Ellen Annala, Bill Shrewsberry and Michael Gargano to its executive committee.
Green BEAN Delivery spreads into eight new markets
The expansion marks the first time Green BEAN has added more than one metro market at a time to its growing service territory.
Pence gets bill to give Boone, Hamilton more alcohol permits
House Bill 1386, which would also tweak a 2015 law that deals with regulations for the vaping industry, was passed by Senate 63-30 on Monday.
Local Ryan’s Buffet closes as part of corporate restructuring
The south-side restaurant on U.S. 31 is among 90 eateries under parent Ovation Brands Inc.’s umbrella that have been closed nationwide.
DePauw promotes music school dean to president
D. Mark McCoy will become the 20th president in the private, liberal arts college's 179-year history July 1.
American Ninja Warrior coming to the Circle in Indy
The show will film in Indianapolis on April 27-28, although the crew will be setting up the course several days in advance, NBC officials confirmed.
Former investment broker sentenced to one year
Ronald W. Nichter, 60, was found guilty of siphoning more than $160,000 from the investment accounts of 14 clients, including several who lived in Anderson, Pendleton, Greenfield and Shirley.
House passes fantasy sports bill after major changes
A bill to regulate daily fantasy sports games in Indiana moved one step closer to becoming law Thursday after receiving a major overhaul in the House.
EDITORIAL: Road funding worth a fight
Too many Indiana roads and bridges are in disrepair thanks to the Legislature’s reluctance in recent years to hammer out a long-term road-funding plan.
Branches won’t vanish, according to white paper
Bank branches aren’t undergoing extinction, but rather, evolution. And the oft-mentioned “branch of the future” is, in some respects, already here. That’s one conclusion of a January white paper from software company Financial Management Solutions Inc. The Atlanta-based organization said that despite declines in branch count and branch activity, “FMSI believes the branch in the […]
Salin taps banking veteran to lead wealth management
In his new role, John W. Coughlin, a 25-year-veteran of Indianapolis banks, will drive the bank’s investment, retirement, trust and estate, and insurance services strategies.
Indiana has fewer banks, but employment inching up
While the number of Indiana banks continues to decline, the number of workers they employ appears on the rebound. The number of federally insured institutions in Indiana stood at 119 at the end of 2015, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., down 31 percent since 2006. Full-time-equivalent employees at these banks, meanwhile, reached a […]
Angie’s List unveils new business model with free subscriptions
Angie’s List Inc. announced plans Thursday morning to overhaul its membership model by offering a tiered subscription plan that includes free access to its ratings and reviews.
Familiar group of Hoosiers back on billionaires list
Cook Group CEO Carl Cook remains the wealthiest Hoosier, with a fortune valued at $4.8 billion, a $1.7 billion drop from the prior year.
Andy Mohr expands into Bloomington with acquisitions
Andy Mohr Automotive Group Inc. has acquired Stephens Honda and Stephens Hyundai in Bloomington, the Indianapolis-based dealer announced Wednesday.