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Speedway buying Greenfield-based Gas America

Gas America, a family-owned chain founded nearly a century ago, has 88 locations, nearly all of which will be converted to the Speedway brand.

Indiana's inheritance tax on chopping block

State legislators looking to phase out or scale back Indiana's inheritance tax, which brings in some $150 million a year, say they would lean on anticipated money from online...

Unions expect right-to-work will cost them members

After losing their fight against right-to-work legislation, labor organizers are making a desperate bid on shop room floors and at union halls to persuade members to keep paying...

A.A. founder’s relationship is explored in Cardinal Stage play

from:Indianapolis Performing Arts Examiner

Though sometimes misunderstood, Alcoholics Anonymous has nevertheless been credited with saving millions of lives around the world since its founding in 1935 by Bill Wilson and...

Feds take over SCB Bank in Shelbyville

Muncie-based First Merchants Bank will assume the deposits and some of the loans of SCB, the third Hoosier bank to fail since the banking crisis began three years ago.

Wheaton acquiring residential mover Bekins

Wheaton World Wide Moving is buying the nation’s oldest and one of its largest household movers, Bekins Van Lines. The deal is expected to bring 38 jobs to Wheaton’s...

Host committee CEO Melangton ponders next play

Allison Melangton and her Super Bowl Host Committee staff helped turn a one-day football game into a 10-day celebration that attracted 1.1 million people downtown and millions in...

BioCrossroads has stoked state's life sciences industry, but challenges remain

In the 10 years BioCrossroads has been promoting life sciences in Indiana, the effort has netted more than 330 new companies, an infusion of more than $330 million in venture...

Extra money key to Mind Trust plan to transform IPS

The Mind Trust plan for transforming Indianapolis Public Schools calls for turning the district into a network of charter-like schools and giving them 15 percent to 25 percent...

Hoosier recruit Ferrell named to McDonald's roster

from:Indiana Hoosiers Examiner

Indiana recruit and Park Tudor point guard Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell was named a McDonald’s All-American, becoming IU’s 26th recruit to earn the honor. He...

Second half surge helps Hoosiers put away Illinois

from:Indiana Hoosiers Examiner

A 15-6 run midway through the second half propelled Indiana to an 84-71 win over Illinois at Assembly Hall in Bloomington on Thursday. The Hoosiers improved to 19-6 overall, 7-6...

Investigation of eagle shooting ongoing

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the shooting and death of a bald eagle that was discovered in Morgan County. by The Statehouse File By Samm...

Many Indiana House Democrats calling it quits

More than quarter of the Democratic members of the Indiana House aren't trying for re-election this year, further boosting the chances of Republicans strengthening their hold...

Snapperfest stokes cries of animal cruelty

A petition pending before the Indiana Natural Resources Commission claims the DNR is failing to enforce the state's anti-animal cruelty law. by Lori Lovely ...

Daniels would consider post under GOP president

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, who decided last year against a presidential run, says he would consider serving in the cabinet of a new Republican president but believes it's...

Senator drops push for paid dealers at charity games

A proposal to allow charities to pay people to run bingo, poker and other gambling games is too touchy of an issue to tackle this session, Indiana Senate Public Policy Chairman...

Merger to give northwest Indiana bank local foothold

Horizon Bancorp of Michigan City announced Friday that it has agreed to acquire Heartland Community Bank of Franklin for about $14 million, or $9.72 per share.

Egypt and the Middle East, One Year After Mubarak

from:Marian University

Egypt and the Middle East, One Year After Mubarak

Top Indiana House budget writer won't seek new term

Rep. Jeff Espich of Uniondale, the leader of the Indiana House's budget-writing committee, announced Friday that he won't seek re-election this fall and will end 40-year...

Bloomington hires firm to plan technology park

Development officials have hired a company to plan a downtown Bloomington technology park they hope can eventually spawn a bustling high-tech business hub in the southern Indiana...

Fishers warehouse to close, costing 248 jobs

New York-based Sony DADC Americas will start shutting down its Fishers distribution facility in May and lay off all 248 workers by September, the company said Friday morning.

Senate Democrats outline second-half agenda

Bills are still in play on a statewide smoking ban, drug tests for the state's welfare recipients, and greater full-day kindergarten funding. by NUVO Editors ...

Chief Justice replacement process underway

The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission named seven candidates Thursday as semi-finalists to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Indiana Supreme Court. by The...

$145 million mortgage rescue headed to IN

Indiana's share of a mortgage settlement between 49 states and five banks will be about $145 million to be used for homeowner loan refinancing and modifications and more. ...

Salute to Senior Service: The Search for Indiana's Outstanding Senior Volunteer

The Home Instead Senior Care® offices serving seniors in Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, and Hancock County has announced the Salute to Senior ServiceSM program to honor senior...

IUPUI Conducts Nationwide Search to fill Key Leadership Post

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) has begun a nationwide search for candidates for the position of Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties....

ChaCha apologizing for 'inflammatory' answers

Carmel-based ChaCha Search Inc., a question-and-answer service for mobile phone and online users, is apologizing for providing what it calls "inflammatory answers to...

Schools chief: No Child waiver helps Indiana students

Indiana will take advantage of a federal waiver on provisions of the No Child Left Behind act to create better education for students, State School Superintendent Tony Bennett...

Advocates want no weakening of Indiana smoking ban

Anti-smoking advocates aren't happy about an 18-month exemption for bars that's included in a bill for a statewide smoking ban, and are aiming to prevent the proposal from...

Bill to Prohibit Insider Trading by Members of Congress Passes the House with Donnelly's Support

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Donnelly voted for The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, H.R. 1148, which would prohibit insider trading by...

13K Indiana foreclosure victims to get $2K checks

Indiana homeowners will receive about $43 million in refinanced loans while other borrowers will get $30 million worth of loan-term modifications and other relief as part of a $25...

Senator Lugar was recognized today by the National Association of Manufacturers...

Senator Lugar was recognized today by the National Association of Manufacturers for 100 percent support in 2011 on issues important to manufacturing. Manufacturing is...

Ballard to veto tougher smoking-ban proposal

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard plans to veto a proposed ordinance that would expand the city’s public smoking ban, his spokesman confirmed Thursday.

Gubernatorial candidates turn in signatures

Democrat John Gregg and Republican Mike Pence submitted plenty of signatures to get their names on Indiana's ballot for governor. Fishers businessman Jim Wallace, however,...

Glick center receives $6.3 million federal grant

The funds will be used to construct a three-story, independent-living facility consisting of 50 one-bedroom units for low-income senior citizens at the neighborhood center on...

Indiana panel OKs overhaul of school grading system

A state panel has approved changes to Indiana's A-to-F grading standards for public schools despite complaints that the new rules are too complex for schools and parents to...

Local manufacturer tapped for trade mission to Russia

Hoosier Gasket Corp. hopes to land more business in Russia, where a growing middle class and new financing options are fueling the automotive market.

Rolls-Royce's profits in line with expectations

Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc, the world’s second-largest aircraft-engine maker, said profit rose in line with estimates, buoyed by a backlog of orders from Boeing Co. and Airbus...

Kite reports quarterly profit, smaller annual loss

The Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust earned a profit of $3.1 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, but lost $800,000 for the entire year.

LEADING QUESTIONS: Debriefing with Super Bowl chief

Host Committee CEO Allison Melangton opens up about the last three years. Why is she called "The Binder Whisperer"? How did she react to pushback against "super...

Local Emmis publication announces new editor

Emmis Publishing has hired Amanda Heckert, senior editor at Atlanta magazine, to replace David Zivan as editor of Indianapolis Monthly, the company announced Thursday.

Warehouse company expands in Franklin

A refrigerated warehouse company plans to expand its facility in Franklin, investing $26 million and creating as many as 50 jobs by 2014.

Indiana among 10 states getting No Child Left Behind waivers

President Barack Obama on Thursday will free 10 states, including Indiana, from the strict and sweeping requirements of the No Child Left Behind law, giving leeway to states that...

Girl, in Transit: By foot

This is the fourth in a series of stories by Kimmel, who's given up her car and is relying primarily on public transit. First off, way to go, Indy! I love reading all of the...

Slideshow: Super Bowl protests

Various views from the labor protest organized during Super Bowl weekend by Unite Here outside the downtown Hyatt Hotel. The workers are seeking greater...

Slideshow: Super Bowl street vibe

Evangelicals, showmanship and football: A quintessential American blend, peppered with robust international interest, hits Indy. [ Subscribe to...

State issues fines for stage collapse labor

The Indiana DOL announced Wednesday that three groups will be fined a total of $80,800 for workplace violations related to the Indiana State Fair stage collapse. by...

IUPUI to Stage Lost' Play by Shakespeare and Fletcher for Theater Opening

from:Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

A campus theatre that has been years in the making and a play that has been years in the re-making will take center stage this April with performances of the much-anticipated play...

Indiana lawmaker says school bus fees increase danger

Indiana's public school districts wouldn't be able to end school bus service for their students under a proposal advancing in the General Assembly after protests from...

Right-to-work boycott fines put on hold by Indiana high court

The state Supreme Court placed on hold Wednesday all legislative fines against Democrats who boycotted the Indiana House during the right-to-work battle until it rules on whether...