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AG asks companies to give to food banks

Saturday, Attorney General Greg Zoeller officially challenged corporate leaders to step up and donate money to supply food for food banks around the state.

 

October jobless rate at 9.8% in Indiana

Indiana's unemployment rate of 9.8% in October is slightly above September's adjusted jobless rate of 9.7%, but state officials said the change is

Speedway breaks ground on $500M project

Years of talk turned into action on Thursday on the city’s west side. A $500 million renovation project is under way in Speedway.

Salvation Army's Tree of Lights campaign kicks off

The Christmas Tree is now lit outside Salvation Army Headquarters along North Meridian, symbolizing this year's Tree of Lights program.

People holiday shopping early this year

Officials estimate more than 60,000 people attended the Christmas Gift and Hobby Show during its four days.

 

State holds money for Mellencamp, Bird

The Indianapolis Star reports that Pacers President Bird has $80 in unclaimed cash, while rock star Mellencamp has $828. Even some
government agencies have

33 state workers laid off due to budget crisis

Thirty three people received layoff notices in the Department of Administration. Some workers were given a two weeks notice and others are already out of work.

IMS cuts employees in several departments

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is facing tough times. Employees in as many as four departments learned they are out of a job.

New airport sees 10% decline in 1st yr.

Airport officials say passenger traffic at the airport is down 10%. They blame the economy.

Republic to establish hub in Milwaukee

Republic chose Milwaukee instead of Indianapolis for a hub that will bring flight crews, maintenance support operations and a call center.

Ind. jobless benefits extended 20 weeks

The extension means eligible Indiana residents will be able to claim up to 99 weeks in unemployment benefits.

'Help and Hope' launched to deter crime

The goal of the program is to show those in need that they have somewhere to go for help paying bills, buying groceries and finding shelter instead of turning

Trucking industry is one economic gauge

Positive numbers for the economy were released Thursday. Talk to those in the trucking business and they will tell you they are a reliable barometer of the

Builder optimistic housing market is recovering

Sales of new homes took a hit in September. On the surface that may seem like bad news for our fragile economy. But it may not be as bad as it appears.

Tech firm bringing 400 jobs to Kokomo

Wednesday morning, Governor Mitch Daniels joined with executives from an information technology firm and announced plans to create 400 jobs in the city over

Trustee plan avoids firefighter cuts

Financial problems have pushed the township's fire department toward a nearly $6 million deficit. So Monday night, the trustee presented a plan to cut that by

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