Rains leave most Indiana farmers well behind in planting
The federal government's weekly crop report for Indiana shows that just 22 percent of Indiana's corn acreage was planted by May 26.
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Cultural Trail aims to raise $262,800 for piece of public art
If successful, the Keep Ann Dancing fundraising campaign, announced Thursday morning, will pay for hardware and technology upgrades and a maintenance fund for Ann Dancing by British artist Julian Opie.
Yo Mama Roux’s bid to continue Cajun tradition fails to find traction
The east-side Cajun and creole restaurant is a successor of sorts to Papa Roux, which operated out of the same building before closing last fall.
GDP revised down slightly for first quarter, to still-solid 3.1% rate
The U.S. economy grew at a solid rate in the first three months of the year, but much of that gain was based on temporary factors that likely will fade, leaving growth much slower in the current quarter.
China dangles potentially harmful new threat in trade war
The threat to use China's rich supply of so-called rare earths as leverage in the conflict has contributed to sharp losses in U.S. stocks and sliding long-term bond yields.
Hogsett pledges 25-year plan to fight food insecurity, hunger in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett outlined plans to tackle food insecurity in his state of the city address, stating that he would soon submit to the Indianapolis City-County Council a “significant investment for programming.”
Indiana fetal-remains law could boost costs for abortions
The state’s largest abortion provider said it expects greater expenses for abortions because of the state law requiring burial or cremation of fetal remains upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Salesforce joins blockchain bandwagon with new service
Salesforce.com Inc. unveiled a blockchain service Wednesday in a bid to boost revenue and keep up with peers in digital ledgers, joining a growing list of companies that have sought to harness the emerging technology.
Hogsett proposes ambitious, 9-county plan to fund infrastructure improvements
The mayor’s office says the strategy is a way to meet the city’s growing infrastructure needs—which amount to $160 million per year—without raising taxes. But the proposal would create winners and losers among area counties, even as it addresses what’s considered a regional problem.
New NCAA agent rule leaves college basketball player in limbo
The new NCAA rule designed to help players explore their NBA draft potential by allowing them to sign with an agent and still return to school surprisingly doesn't apply to all college players.
2019 Innovation Issue: Many questions, fewer answers at intersection of AI, ethics
James McGrath, a professor of religion at Butler University, ponders the ethical and moral questions related to artificial intelligence.
Steak n Shake in growing legal battle over overtime pay
Steak n Shake is already on the hook for $7.7 million judgment after a jury found the burger chain improperly failed to pay overtime to 286 restaurant managers. Meanwhile, plaintiffs in an even larger second lawsuit are taking aim at CEO Sardar Biglari.
Engineering firm to invest $1 million, add up to 135 Bartholomew County jobs
LHP Engineering Solutions, a minority-owned firm launched in 2001, targets the automotive, aerospace and medical industries.
China’s ban on scrap imports a boon to U.S. recycling plants
U.S. paper mills are expanding capacity to take advantage of a glut of cheap scrap. Some facilities that previously exported plastic or metal to China have retooled so they can process it themselves.
China’s technology tactics irk its trading partners
Europe, Japan and other trading partners object to President Trump’s trade tactics but echo American complaints. They say China’s practices violate its market-opening commitments under the World Trade Organization.
McLaren knocked out of Indy 500 on final run of qualifications
Kyle Kaiser, 23, in a dramatic last-gasp bid by tiny Juncos Racing, knocked Fernando Alonso off the bubble and ruined the day for McLaren, which was trying to make a comeback to the Indy 500 for the first time since the 1970s.
IBJ Podcast: Oliver Winery makes big business of sweet wines (but that’s not all)
CEO Bill Oliver, the son of the founder, talks with host Mason King about the Bloomington winery’s beginnings and its future and explains how its distribution has grown to 27 states.
Owners split on guaranteeing spots in Indy 500
Some racing team owners firmly on the side of tradition, believing that 33 drivers should qualify for the Indy 500 based on pure speed. Others say too much is at stake to eliminate those who are committed to the entire IndyCar season.
Indiana jobless rate remains steady at 3.6%
Private sector employment in Indiana fell by 3,600 in April over the previous month, but is up more than 36,700 over the last year, the state said.
Indy towing operator charged with defrauding car owners in massive scheme
A federal grand jury indicted Brian Fenner of Indianapolis, and a partner, Dennis Birkey of Wisconsin, in an alleged scheme to fraudulently take title to other people's cars and then sell them for their own profit.