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Utility exec: Coal-gas plant's 'time has passed'

A utility executive told a legislative committee Tuesday that a drop in natural gas prices as a result of the nation's shale-gas boom have made a proposed southern Indiana...

Indiana legislators back bill for alcohol amnesty law

Indiana legislators are nearing agreement on a bill that would shield people from arrest on alcohol charges if they report that someone is intoxicated and needing medical help.

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Indiana bill to teach creationism being shelved

Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma is using a procedural move to kill the proposal for this legislative session.

Republic cutting up to 180 jobs in Milwaukee

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. expects to transfer 230 crew members to other cities as it cuts flights by its Frontier Airlines unit in Milwaukee, where it will eliminate as many...

IMPD officer arrested by SWAT team after standoff

After a 3+ hour standoff in Tarkington Park, IMPD SWAT officers have safely apprehended a rogue officer. … [ Read more ] [...

IndyCar Series unveils four commercial deals

Agreements with Firestone, Discover, Lids and Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka are indicators the open-wheel race series is gaining speed, sports marketers said.

Ohio River bridge could reopen early

The Indiana Department of Transportation said Tuesday that if weather cooperates the Sherman-Minton Bridge linking Louisville, Ky., and New Albany, Ind., may reopen about a week...

Super Bowl puts city on short list for auto dealers convention

After winning national praise as the host of Super Bowl XLVI, Indianapolis has a shot at four major conventions planned for next year and beyond.

Club for Growth backs Mourdock in Senate race

The prominent national conservative group on Tuesday endorsed Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock, giving him a timely boost in his bid to unseat longtime GOP Sen. Richard Lugar.

More Fair suits target Durham family members

Those named in the latest lawsuits include Tim Durham's ex-wife, Joan SerVaas; B.J. Durham, SerVaas' biological son who was adopted by Durham; and the financier's...

Old energy revolts against new coal

Vectren officials say shale gas is driving prices so low that Hoosier taxpayer-subsidized coal-to-synthetic gas process can't compete. They're asking lawmakers to bail. ...

College credit transfer legislation advances

The Indiana House Education Committee voted unanimously Monday to approve a measure that would make it easier for students to carry credits earned from one state university to...

State Supreme Court rules Daniels doesn't have to testify

The Indiana Supreme Court said Monday afternoon that Gov. Mitch Daniels doesn't have to answer questions under oath in a $400 million lawsuit that the state filed against IBM...

U.S. farm income could drop 6.5 percent in 2012

The biggest crop acreage in a generation and increasing costs for fuel, pesticides and feed will trim the record profits seen in 2011 to $91.7 billion, according to the USDA.

Romney's state co-chair could decide Santorum's fate

Dan Dumezich is guiding Mitt Romney's effort to win the Indiana GOP primary and also runs the state elections panel that weighs challenges to candidates' ballot access....

Slideshow: Run Ranger Run

Veteran Cory Smith completed a 565 mile run on Wednesday to raise awareness for veterans. by Brandon Knapp On Wednesday, Army veteran Cory Smith finished...

UPDATE: First Merchants shuns management from failed SCB Bank

Muncie-based First Merchants Bank, which on Friday acquired significant loans and deposits held by SCB Bank in Shelbyville, declined to bring the failed bank's CEO into the...

State Supreme Court weighing law on governor's testimony

At issue is whether a state law prohibiting governors from facing a court subpoena applies in lawsuits over Gov. Mitch Daniels' decision to cancel a nearly $1.4 billion...

Home-sale agreements for Indy area jump in January

Sales of existing homes in the Indianapolis area are off to a strong start in 2012, with the number of sales agreements increasing 13.4 percent in January compared with the same...

Downtown officials outline future plans for Georgia Street

The three-block stretch that served as the Super Bowl Village will complement, not compete with, traditional downtown gathering places such as Monument Circle, officials said.

Frontier trims Milwaukee flights as Republic seeks buyer

Frontier Airlines will cut daily departures from Milwaukee by 44 percent to drop unprofitable flights as Indianapolis-based parent Republic Airways Holdings Inc. prepares to sell...

Peekaboo public transit

Riding the Super Bowl shuttle: When Indianapolis began to work like the big city where many of us have always wanted to live. by David Hoppe I'll...

Supreme Court set to hear dispute over forcing Daniels to testify

The legal battle stems from the governor's decision to cancel a nearly $1.4 billion contract with IBM to process welfare applications.

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...

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...

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.

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. ...

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...

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...

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,...