Charity gaming laws might face changes in legislature
Rules that prevent organizations from providing even small compensation to the volunteers running their charitable games make it hard for these all-volunteer groups to stay in business.
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Celadon investors agree to settle class-action suit for $5.5M
The settlement, which is awaiting court approval, would resolve suits brought by several parties over financial-reporting issues that have plagued Celadon for at least four years. The plaintiffs expressed concern that the company would go bankrupt before any recovery could be made.
U.S. attorney: 15 charged as part of public corruption initative
Treasurers for several school districts and fire departments are among 15 public employees around Indiana who have been charged with public corruption for allegedly stealing more than $1 million in government funds, authorities said Thursday.
New York seeks to force Indiana, other ‘upwind’ states to upgrade pollution technology
The state of New York is blaming 49 industrial sites in Indiana—and hundreds of other sites across the Midwest—for causing it to miss ozone air-pollution requirements.
Indy-based ER physicians’ group sues Fayette Regional Health for fraud, breach of contract
The physicians’ group claims the Connersville health system misled it on patient volumes and has refused to adjust a subsidy to make up the difference.
UPDATE: Democrats say governor must call for investigation into allegations against Bosma
The Indianapolis Star published a story Wednesday afternoon that said House Speaker Brian Bosma paid a law firm to investigate and find negative information about a former intern who alleges she had a consensual sexual encounter with Bosma in 1992.
Justices won’t hear Indy historic district construction appeal
The Indiana Supreme Court denied an appeal from eight members of the Lockerbie Glove Factory Town Home Owners Association who are challenging a construction project in a downtown Indianapolis historic district.
Court mood jovial as Kavanaugh takes place on Supreme Court bench
Brett Kavanaugh took the bench with his new Supreme Court colleagues for the first time Tuesday in a jovial atmosphere that was strikingly at odds with the tension and rancor surrounding his high court confirmation.
Kavanaugh fight ignites passions for both parties in midterms
The fight over Brett Kavanaugh’s elevation to the nation’s highest court could inflame the voting bases of both parties a month before pivotal congressional elections.
Many Indiana counties face jail crowding after inmate shift
A recent state survey found that almost half of all jail inmates are Level 6 felons, the lowest-level felons.
Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court justice
The bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to join the Supreme Court, a decision that could swing the court rightward for a generation.
Indiana regulators investigate Indianapolis charity poker operation
The Catholic fraternal service chapter has held some kind of charity gaming license since 1993. This is the first time the group's been scrutinized by regulators.
Indiana senators split on moving Kavanaugh’s confirmation forward
A deeply divided Senate pushed Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination past a key procedural hurdle Friday, setting up a likely final showdown this weekend.
Father testifies on pay for play at NCAA basketball programs
The father of a top-rated college basketball prospect testified Thursday that his son was offered thousands of dollars on the sly to play at major NCAA programs before a corruption scandal derailed the promising player's collegiate career.
GOP senator: Secret FBI report shows no Kavanaugh misconduct
Democrats complained that the FBI’s background check on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been far too limited, leaving out contact with crucial potential witnesses.
Teachers union sues student loan servicing firm Navient
The American Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Navient, alleging that it failed to guide eligible borrowers through a critical student loan forgiveness program. Navient has major operations in Fishers.
Suit against USA Diving accuses Harvard diving coach of sexual misconduct
Harvard University's diving coach has been accused of soliciting female athletes at an Indiana diving camp for nude photos and sending them photos of himself.
Bribery trial puts spotlight on dark side of NCAA basketball
College basketball went on trial Tuesday with a prosecutor telling jury members they’d see what corruption in the sport looks like.
Thousands of insurance appeals went to doctor feds say is fraud
Former orthopedic surgeon Spyros Panos seemed like a successful orthopedic surgeon, but he’s accused of a decade-long stretch of criminal activity that netted him millions of dollars. Among the companies that indirectly used Panos' services was Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc.
NY Times says Trump got $413M from his dad, much from tax dodges
Tax experts cited in the report say that President Donald Trump would be unlikely to face criminal prosecution if he helped his parents evade taxes because the maneuvers occurred long ago and are past the statute of limitation.