The Bedford Casting Operations, south of Bloomington, will be upgraded to produce components for the engine and transmission for the Chevrolet Silverado EV that is set to debut next year.

The decision comes after GM and union officials were unable to come to an agreement on a new contract over issues including wages, health care and profit-sharing.

The publisher of the Hoosier Times newspaper group says it will eliminate 17 jobs at four publications in south central Indiana.

The plan calls for full-time officers at Bedford North Lawrence High School and three middle schools

GOP lawmaker Brent Steele is one of four state senators who's announced he won't seek reelection next year.

The 20-year legislative veteran announced this week he will not seek re-election in 2016 because he wants to spend more time with his family and at his law office.