Indianapolis to beef up police presence on streets
More than 100 uniformed police officers will be deployed within weeks on Indianapolis' streets to combat a rise in violent crime, under a plan unveiled by the mayor and other city officials.
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New Indiana law praised by physical therapists
The measure, which took effect Monday, allows people to be evaluated and treated by a physical therapist for 24 calendar days without a doctor's referral.
U.S. economy adds 195K jobs; unemployment rate steady
The job growth suggests a stronger economy and makes it more likely the Federal Reserve will slow its bond purchases before year’s end.
Indianapolis aims to become top center for cricket
The Midwestern city best known for its basketball and auto racing is gearing up for a proper game of cricket — the ball-and-bat sport most Americans know only from British films or by surfing through international sports channels.
Mass transit opponent pitches wider roads
A leading opponent of the plan for regional mass transit is floating an alternative that calls for widening north-south commuter corridors like Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Capitol Avenue and College Avenue.
Firms unravel implications of same-sex court ruling
Judges have spoken and people have celebrated, but human resources departments remain confounded on what will change for their companies with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act.
Hostess set to resume full production in Indy
Hostess Brands LLC wants to have its Indianapolis plant in full production by the end of next week, an executive said Wednesday. The company received a tax incentive agreement worth $536,000 from the city on Wednesday.
Pence taps state auditor new Indiana GOP chairman
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has picked state Auditor Tim Berry as the new Indiana Republican Party chairman.
TerraCom defends sales surge, strategy to state regulators
An executive for the phone service company told regulators Wednesday that the firm's depth of experience—not fraudulent tactics—led to the creation of 30,000 federally subsidized accounts last year.
GM supplier plans opening factory near Fort Wayne
A Canadian-based General Motors supplier plans to open a new facility near Fort Wayne and hire up to 160 workers in the next few years.
Obama administration delays health law business mandate
In a major concession to business groups, the Obama administration Tuesday unexpectedly announced a one-year delay, until after the 2014 elections, in a central requirement of the new health care law.
Ex-prosecutor pleads guilty to bribery
A former Marion County deputy prosecutor formally pleaded guilty Tuesday to accepting a bribe. David Wyser has agreed to tell federal prosecutors everything he knows about public corruption in Indianapolis.
Pence picks charter school chief as top education aide
The governor's office says Pence's appointment of Claire Fiddian-Green as his special assistant for education innovation and reform is effective July 15.
Most Indiana businesses adhere to smoking ban
State Excise Police say just 108 of the 300,000 Indiana businesses covered by the law have been cited for violating the law, which took effect in July 2012.
Computer glitch leaks personal info of state welfare clients
Indiana officials say the personal data of welfare clients has been shared with others in a security breach potentially affecting more than 187,000 people.
City proposes historic district for Monument Circle and nearby area
The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission is proposing to take under its jurisdiction 90 buildings on and near the Circle, giving the city stricter control over signage and other changes to building exteriors.
Benefits firm to continue growth spurt, add 25 jobs
Nyhart Actuary & Employee Benefits plans to invest $840,000 to lease and equip an expansion of its Indianapolis headquarters, and already has started hiring.
New rules taking effect despite Pence moratorium
Dozens of new rules and regulations have been implemented in Indiana in recent months despite an executive order Gov. Mike Pence signed on his first day in office.
State sues S&P over flawed ratings of securities
Securities Commissioner Chris Naylor accuses S&P of “systematically and intentionally” misrepresenting its analysis of securities backed by commercial or residential mortgages in order to “maximize revenue and market share.”
Powerball sales drive Hoosier Lottery revenue to record high
The state lottery expects to pull in $945 million for the fiscal year ending June 30. Meanwhile, lottery operator GTECH Indiana plans to start televising Powerball and Mega Millions drawings this summer.