BENNER: Reflection, but no solutions, after yet another tragedy
As I cradled my new granddaughter, I couldn’t help but wonder—again—just what kind of world we had welcomed her into.
As I cradled my new granddaughter, I couldn’t help but wonder—again—just what kind of world we had welcomed her into.
Thunderstorms that rumbled across central Indiana led to several lightening-related house fires in Hamilton and Boone counties early Wednesday. Two fires were reported in Fishers, with one in the 10400 block of Woods Edge Drive and another on Laurel Falls Lane. Carmel saw home fires in 900 block of West 116th Street and in the 2500 block of Sutton Drive. Zionsville reported a fire in the 1100 block of Huntington Woods Point. Lightening also caused damage to an airplane and a ramp at Indianapolis International Airport.
Greenwood city officials are in the early stages of a downtown revitalization plan that would begin with an investment of up to $9 million designed to make Old Town more appealing to both vehicle and foot traffic.
Frontier's decision means an end to a five-year stretch in which Delaware had no commercial air service, following the abrupt shutdown and bankruptcy filing by startup carrier Skybus Airlines in 2008.
A 24-year-old Indianapolis woman who was reported missing Saturday morning has been found and is safe, police said Monday morning. Nakiesha Robinson was found in the 3300 block of Heather Ridge Drive, near interstates 74 and 465, and taken to a hospital to be evaluated. She is expected to be released later in the day. Police have been searching for Robinson since she disappeared from her aunt’s house in the 1200 block of South Manhattan Avenue, near Indianapolis International Airport.
A pack of conferencing critics had their eyes opened to Indy’s arts pleasures. In turn, they opened my eyes to some things I shouldn’t take for granted.
Ohio-based Standard Printing says it will invest nearly $10 million to lease and renovate a 335,000-square-foot facility.
With new running races crowding the landscape, some fear the market has become saturated. This fall, a new marathon in Columbus will do battle with two established events in Indianapolis.
The 500 Festival Mini Marathon in May will once again focus Hoosier attention on distance running—a sport where shifting demographics and rising interest have combined to generate strong sponsorship revenue.
The campaign to expand public transit in the region has generated a busload of money for some media and marketing outlets, thanks to $1 million in federal grants to advertise the benefits of mass transit.
Farm planned for northeast of Indianapolis Motor Speedway will add to sun/wind capabilities.
The dramatic reintroduction of payroll taxes makes this year’s tax increase most injurious to the working poor and the lower-to-middle-income families.
Michigan-based Penske Automotive Group Inc. has acquired 20 Hertz car rental outlets in Indiana and plans to add at least five locations.
The $85 billion in across-the-board federal cuts are set to kick off on Friday, but will fall into place gradually over several months. The Obama administration has pulled back on its earlier warnings of long lines developing quickly at airports and teacher layoffs affecting classrooms.
The air show was set for June 15-16 at Indianapolis Regional Airport near Mount Comfort east of Indianapolis. It has taken place annually since 1996.
The firm in historic Union Station had been ordered to shut down by the state because it owed more than $43,000 in delinquent taxes, but the state appears to have been mistaken in its decision.
The $11 billion deal could well result in the elimination of some overlapping routes the carriers operate out of Indianapolis International Airport. Together, the two airlines have a combined market share of nearly 24 percent in Indianapolis.
The Indiana Department of Revenue has revoked the Indianapolis firm’s retail merchant certificate, alleging it owes more than $43,000 in taxes.
-Jones Lang LaSalle has been named leasing agent for 909 Whitaker Road, a 381,493-square-foot distribution facility in Plainfield Business Park owned by Industrial Income Trust. JLL's brokers for the property are Jake Sturman and Brian Seitz.
-Balkamp Inc. renewed its lease for 123,840 square feet and leased an additional 61,920 square feet in North Airport Park Building 2, 7750-54 West Morris St. The tenant was represented by Chris Horton of One Source Realty Inc. The landlord, Duke Realty, was represented by Duke's Jay Archer.
-Schenker Logistics Inc. leased 86,400 square feet in Park 100 Building 91, 4919 W. 78th St. The tenant was represented by Mark Writt of CBRE. The landlord, Duke Realty, was represented by Duke's Jay Archer.
-Quest Environmental & Safety renewed its lease for 27,492 square feet in Exit 5 Building 2, 11947-11955 Cumberland Road, Fishers. The tenant was represented by Mike Lubbers of Summit Realty. The landlord, Duke Realty, was represented by Duke's Jay Archer.
-Click Ship Commerce leased 25,850 square feet at Hillsdale Business Park, North Shadeland Avenue and Hillsdale Court. The tenant was represented by Brian Buschuk of Jones Lang LaSalle. The landlord, Hillsdale Property Co. LLC, was represented by Jack Hogan and Kevin Gillihan of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-Raymond James & Associates Inc. leased 6,734 square feet at 9100 Keystone Crossing. The tenant was represented by Eric Steiner of DTZ, a UGL company. The landlord, Philadelphia-based BPG Properties Ltd., was represented by John R. Robinson and Abby Cooper Zito of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-The McGraw Hill Cos. Inc. has leased 5,047 square feet at 8900 Keystone Crossing. The tenant was represented by Nick Arterburn CBRE. The landlord, Philadelphia-based BPG Properties Ltd., was represented by John R. Robinson and Abby Cooper Zito of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-Buffalo Wild Wings leased 5,020 square feet of retail space at 1600 E. Michigan Road, Shelbyville. The landlord, Cassidy Turley acting as court-appointed receiver, was represented by Jacque Haynes of Cassidy Turley. The tenant represented itself.
-TITLE Boxing Club leased 4,881 square feet at Fishers Station, 7400 E. Fishers Station Drive, Fishers. The tenant was represented by Chris Ray of Catalyst Commercial Group. The landlord, Fishers Station Development Co., was represented by Andrew Hasbrook of Kite Realty Group.
-Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. leased 4,388 square feet at 9100 Keystone Crossing. The tenant was represented by R. J. Rudolph of Colliers International. The landlord, Philadelphia-based BPG Properties Ltd., was represented by John R. Robinson and Abby Cooper Zito of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-American Mattress leased 4,200 square feet at Rangeline Crossing,116th Street and Rangeline Road, Carmel. The tenant was represented by Jeff Haas of Julius M. Feinblum Real Estate. The landlord, KRG Centre LLC, was represented by Blake Beaver of Kite Realty Group.
-Jessogne Restaurant Ventures, dba Little Caesars, leased 2,400 square feet of retail space at Irvington Plaza, 6200 E. Washington St. The tenant was represented by Ron Mannon of Lee & Associates. The landlord, Irvington Plaza Associates LLC, was represented by Patrick Boyle of Midland Atlantic.
-LifeWatch Pharmacy leased 2,213 square feet at 4444 Decatur Blvd. The tenant was represented by Bryan Augustin of Alliance Commercial Group. The landlord, MPC Ventures LLC, was represented by Ryan Kelly and Brian Dell of Summit Realty Group.
-Jacobs Parts Inc. leased 1,662 square feet at Willow Lake East, 2632 Lake Center Drive. The landlord, Regency Centers, was represented by Keith Fried of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate. The tenant represented itself.
-Runners Forum leased 1,600 square feet at Avon Station, 8100 E. U.S. 36, Avon. The landlord, Avon Station Inc., was represented by Michael Cranfill of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate. The tenant represented itself.
-GoPath Global LLC leased 1,419 square feet at 8888 Keystone Crossing. The landlord, Philadelphia-based BPG Properties Ltd., was represented by John R. Robinson and Abby Cooper Zito of Jones Lang LaSalle. The tenant represented itself.
-BlumLux leased 400 square feet in the Canal Building at Rockdale, 6334 Westfield Blvd. The landlord, Rockdale LLC, was represented by Jack Hogan of Jones Lang LaSalle. The tenant represented itself.
An Indianapolis commuter spent an average of 41 hours in freeway delays during rush hour in 2011, the same as in 2010, according to a study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.