City avoids foreign brands in adding to its fleet of hybrid vehicles
The Department of Public Works bought Ford Fusion hybrids after the purchase of Toyota’s a few years ago stirred controversy.
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EDITORIAL: It’s time to jump on the transit train
The leading regions of the 21st century won’t be those that just keep adding roads to accommodate the glut of gas-chugging vehicles.
City announces street closures for Super Bowl
Several streets in downtown Indianapolis, including part of Monument Circle and those surrounding Lucas Oil Stadium, will be closed in the few weeks leading up to the Super Bowl on Feb. 5.
City tourism generated $3.6B in 2010, study says
An Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association study shows the amount of tourism dollars last year increased by $120 million from 2009. The city also attracted more visitors in 2010.
Consultant: IPL’s downtown network needs closer eye
Atlanta firm says IPL underground system "well designed and regularly maintained" but may need upgrades to avoid more explosions.
East-side apartment complex target of $9M foreclosure
A Marion Superior Court judge has approved the appointment of a receiver to manage Lexington Park near North Post Road and East 38th Street.
Area home-sale deals make November jump
The 7.2-percent increase last month in Indianapolis home-sale agreements marks the seventh straight month of year-over-year increases, according to a report from F.C. Tucker Co.
Purdue study profiles Hoosier drivers
Older drivers struggle on wet or icy roads; young drivers are most dangerous on dry pavement.
Startup wants animal shelter in Hendricks County
The county lacks a private, not-for-profit group to find homes for stray dogs and cats.
Indiana Live asks court for $23 million tax refund
Bankrupt racetrack and casino asks for help recovering money from Indiana Department of Revenue.
Hoosier Environmental Council joins forces with upstate advocacy group
Valparaiso-based Legal Environmental Aid Foundation will help HEC extend its reach.
NCAA president promises sweeping rules changes, no pay for athletes
Reform will eliminate unenforceable, low-impact regulations.
Holiday Wish List – Dec. 12, 2011
The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the things each needs most.
PROXY CORNER: MainSource Financial Group
Greensburg-based MainSource Financial Group is the holding company for MainSource Bank, which has 80 offices spread across 31 counties in Indiana, three counties in Illinois, three counties in Kentucky and two counties in Ohio.
Fundraiser wants to knock cancer out of the park
Alex Paluka, a senior at IUPUI in sports management, is uniting his favorite pastime with his hatred of cancer in The Cure Baseball.
EDITORIAL: OK smoking ban before year end
A plea to City-County Council Democrats: Keep your eye on the prize and vote this month for smoke-free workplaces.
Midwest ISO announces $6.5B in electric grid improvements
The Carmel-based not-for-profit’s long-term plan recommends 215 new transmission infrastructure projects to improve reliability of its electric grid.