Appeals court upholds Indiana’s cold beer law
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a state law that prohibits convenience stores, gas stations and other retailers from selling beer cold in the state.
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Indiana Senate Republicans offer plan to improve local roads
Republican leaders in the Indiana Senate would like to give $418 million to local governments to help improve their roads—a proposal that comes after Gov. Mike Pence was criticized for leaving local road funding out his recent infrastructure plan.
Area Kroger stores to carry local distillery’s spirits
Hotel Tango’s products, including its gins, vodkas and rums, will be available in 20 of the supermarket chain’s central Indiana and Bloomington stores.
Ceremony marks opening of I-69 section in southern Indiana
The newest section of the Interstate 69 extension through southwestern Indiana opened Wednesday, allowing drivers for the first time to travel between Evansville and Indianapolis through Bloomington using only multi-lane highways.
Fishers to take control of State Road 37 during construction
The city of Fishers has agreed to take control of part of State Road 37 during the design and construction phases of a $124 million project designed to relieve congestion on the busy highway, local and state officials announced Thursday.
Plans moving ahead for I-65 widening in northwest Indiana
The $70 million project will add the additional lanes for more than 10 miles from near U.S. 30 in Merrillville to at least the Indiana 2 interchange near the Lake County town of Lowell.
Former Republic unit Frontier Airlines exploring IPO
Frontier Airlines Inc.—a no-frills carrier that was sold off by Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. two years ago is considering starting a formal IPO process as early as next year.
Indiana expected to receive $5B in federal highway funds
Congress has dedicated the money to Indiana roads and bridges as part of a 5-year, $281 billion compromise over transportation spending. The measure also includes $500 million for public transit in Indiana.
Businesses form alliance in response to S.R. 37 project
Businesses along the State Road 37 corridor are forming a group to gather information about a proposed $124 million highway-redesign project and create a unified voice.
Interstate 69 section to Bloomington due to open next week
Meanwhile, proposed routes for the final leg of I-69 between Martinsville and Indianapolis have some residents fearful of what could happen to their homes.
Hamilton County considering $124M State Road 37 redesign
Traffic signal intersections along a portion of State Road 37 in Hamilton County could be converted into roundabout-overpasses under a $124 million proposal expected to be released Dec. 10.
Monarch keeps up fight to overturn state alcohol sales law
The largest beer and wine wholesaler in Indiana is asking a state appeals court to find a law unconstitutional that prohibits beer wholesalers from seeking a permit to also distribute liquor.
Indiana-dominated RV-manufacturing industry completes turnaround
Recreational vehicle shipments from manufacturers to dealers are expected to increase 3.5 percent to 369,100 units this year. That's up from 353,400 units in 2007, the last year before sales tanked along with the economy.
I-69 extension meetings set in Indianapolis, Morgan County
Indiana highway officials are set to present new details about five preliminary routes for the final section of the Interstate 69 extension south of Indianapolis during public meetings this week.
Sinking gas prices expected to turn up Thanksgiving travel
GasBuddy said the statewide average for regular unleaded gas was $1.80 per gallon Monday morning, the lowest price this year. That’s down 97 cents from last year’s average price.
Amazon raises online retail bar with same-day delivery
The logistics and costs of same-day delivery—the fuel, labor, infrastructure and other costs—have been difficult challenges to surmount.
I-69 section still not set to open after 1-year delay
State highway officials say they're not ready to say when the latest section of southern Indiana's Interstate 69 extension will open to traffic.
Lawmakers grappling with state road-funding strategy
The key question is what the Indiana Legislature can do in a short or non-budget-making session, which will convene in January.
INDOT set to add lanes to I-69 through Fishers, Noblesville
The Indiana Department of Transportation has selected Columbus-based Milestone Contractors and Indianapolis-based United Consulting Engineers and Architects for an $85 million project to widen the busy interstate through much of Hamilton County.
Ruling could expose GM to large verdicts in ignition cases
A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that people suing General Motors over faulty ignition switches can seek punitive damages that could cost the company millions of dollars or more.