Stories tagged with "Hoosiers"

Indiana's jobless rate fell below 10% in August by Tom Spalding

Addition of 12,100 metro-area jobs in August, labor force dropouts cited as factors in decline It’s too soon to say Indianapolis’ job engine has finally switched into... – Sep 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

IU won't land top hoops recruit, family says by Jeff Rabjohns

Indiana University is out of the running for elite guard Kyrie Irving, according to statements from his family members this afternoon. Irving, a scoring point guard from New... – Sep 18, 2009 at 2:14 PM in

Indiana jobless rate drops below 10% by Tom Spalding

Indiana’s unemployment rate fell below double digits in August, the first such drop since April. The Department of Workforce Development said the rate is 9.9 percent, a .7... – Sep 18, 2009 at 10:25 AM in Business

U.S. must convert from imported oil to natural gas by indystar

An important issue has fallen off the radar screen of many Hoosiers, but it’s as big an issue as it was in the summer of 2008: America’s continuing dependence on... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Simon memories: family, friends by indystar

Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., said he has known Mel Simon since he was a child, as Simon and his father, former Sen. Birch Bayh, were friends. And Simon and wife Bren were godparents to... – Sep 16, 2009 at 6:16 PM in News

Child support checks might be delayed by Mary Beth

Switch to new system might delay checks A more efficient financial management system for the state could mean short-term headaches for some Hoosiers this week, including parents... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:40 AM in News

Daniels concludes trip to Asia by indystar

In Tokyo, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels concluded his jobs mission to China and Japan on Tuesday by meeting with executives from Toyota Motor Corp., Fuji Heavy Industries (owner of... – Sep 15, 2009 at 11:29 PM in Business

Child support checks might be delayed by Mary Beth

Switch to new system might delay checks A more efficient financial management system for the state could mean short-term headaches for some Hoosiers this week, including parents... – Sep 15, 2009 at 10:34 PM in Communities

Conner Prairie dinner raises $50,000 by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — Conner Prairie got a fundraising boost from its annual Spirit of the Prairie Awards Dinner. The event brought in 275 people and about $50,000, according to numbers... – Sep 15, 2009 at 3:34 PM in Communities

GOP official to run for secretary of state by Bill Ruthhart

Hamilton County Republican Chairman Charlie White announced this morning he will run for secretary of state in 2010. White, a two-term member of the Fishers Town Council, is... – Sep 15, 2009 at 1:09 PM in Politics & Government

Bob Knight's Fieldhouse in Duncanville, Texas? by indystar

DUNCANVILLE, Texas — A money-losing ice skating venue run by the Dallas Stars is likely to end up in the hands of a youth sports venture bearing the name of Hall of Fame... – Sep 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Stay tuned in to flu facts as we head into busy season by indystar

The great Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918 came in three waves. The first wave was mild, but the second was devastating. This horrific strain killed more than 700,000 people in... – Sep 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Hoosiers make a stand against Western Michigan by Terry Hutchens

Big defensive play thwarts a last-minute rally, secures 2nd straight win for IU BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — It was a meltdown of massive proportions. Four defensive penalties,... – Sep 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Lugar to thank Kroger employees for food drive by Tom Spalding

U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana, will visit a Westside Kroger store today to thank employees of the grocery for making a food-collection project a top priority. The store at... – Sep 11, 2009 at 10:42 AM in Business

1st batch of H1N1 vaccine expected by end of September by indystar

State likely to received about 300,000 doses of the 15M shipped nationwide A limited supply of H1N1 flu vaccine is expected to be available in Indiana in three to four weeks... – Sep 10, 2009 at 1:09 AM in Health & Fitness

Doss makes an early splash at receiver for IU by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — His uniform number is 2, but Tandon Doss wants to be No. 1 for Indiana’s football team. The No. 1 wide receiver, that is. He already knows there... – Sep 10, 2009 at 12:32 AM in Indiana University

Crowd takes puzzle guru at his word by Cathy Kightlinger

There was standing-room only at the JCC Indianapolis last week when New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz appeared on the talk show “Mickey’s... – Sep 09, 2009 at 6:00 PM in People

Hispanics show political strength in Indiana by Mary Beth

Organizers say forming caucus is a step in increasing their visibility The 2008 presidential election may have been the first time in Indiana that Hispanics emerged as a political... – Sep 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

In the huddle: IU by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Nick Freeland (Lawrence North) made a 38-yard field goal and two extra points in IU’s opening win but might not keep the place-kicking job. Freshman... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Insurance, drug profits can't begin to cover health costs by indystar

In her Aug. 30 opinion piece, Julia Vaughn of the steering committee of Hoosiers for Commonsense Health Plan states: “. . . the majority of Americans would pay less for... – Sep 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor