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Insurer WellPoint's 4Q profit jumps 38 percent

WellPoint Inc.'s fourth-quarter earnings jumped 38 percent compared to the final quarter of 2011, when the nation's second largest health insurer incurred a

Business CEOs call for raising retirement age

An influential group of business CEOs is pushing a plan to gradually increase the full retirement age to 70 for both Social Security and Medicare and to

Gaming board OKs sale of Shelbyville casino

The Indiana Gaming Commission on Thursday approved the sale of Indiana Downs and Grand Casino in Shelbyville, 24-Hour News 8 news partner The Herald Bulletin

State sues sports memorabilia seller

The state attorney general is suing a Carmel-based sports memorabilia seller, accusing him of collecting online customers’ money but not delivering goods in

Old airport terminal to be razed in '13

The Indianapolis Airport Authority has expedited the timetable for tearing down the sprawling passenger terminal that was once the center of Indiana's largest

Business closing after 50+ years

A family-owned Indianapolis business is shutting its doors after more than a half-century in business.

Insurer plans $15 million expansion in Fort Wayne

An insurance company that covers churches and their activities is planning a $15 million expansion of its Fort Wayne headquarters.

Popcorn company to reduce chemicals

An Indianapolis-based company has agreed to reduce its use of a popcorn-flavoring chemical that has been linked to lung disease and pay a reduced fine as part

Local realty group expanding portfolio

A local development company said it is adding to its list of properties. Kite Realty Group Trust reported the purchase of two shopping centers in Greenville,

Eli Lilly pays $29M corruption settlement

Drugmaker Eli Lilly & Co. Inc. said it has agreed to pay $29.4 million to resolve federal allegations of possible corrupt business practices by the company's

Local UPS drivers brace for snow on busiest day

Threat of snow Thursday had Indianapolis UPS drivers preparing for extra challenges during the busiest day in the company's history.

Gary airport expansion gets $30 milion boost

The Gary-Chicago International Airport is getting a $30 million boost toward its plans to lengthen its main runway so that it can handle larger planes.

Furniture maker to expand in S. Indiana

Hotel furniture maker Kimball Hospitality is planning an expansion of its southern Indiana operations.

Skillman to head up economic efforts after tenure as lt. gov.

Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman will be heading up a regional economic development cooperative after she leaves state office.

Instrument maker to add jobs

Musical instrument maker Conn-Selmer Inc. is closing an Illinois plant and moving its work to northern Indiana.

Lunchmeat maker to move HQ to Indiana

The nation’s third-largest lunchmeats producer is relocating its headquarters to Indiana, creating up to 50 new jobs by 2014.

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