Walmart evacuated by threat
A Walmart Supercenter on Pendleton Pike in Lawrence was evacuated Thursday after a bomb threat was reported just before 8 a.m. Police searched the store for more than an hour before allowing it to reopen.
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Man critically injured in fire
A man was critically injured by a fire in his Wayne Township home Thursday morning. The blaze broke out at about 9 a.m. in the 2500 block of South Holt Road. Officials said the fire was contained to one room and the attic.
IRT’s Stolen to exit in swell of arts group departures
Managing Director Steven Stolen will leave the repertory theater for a position with Rocketship Education. Other local performing arts executives stepping down are John Pickett of the Indianapolis Opera and Kirk Trevor of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra.
U.S. claims for unemployment benefits rise modestly
The Labor Department said the four-week average of Americans seeking unemployment aid inched up to 347,250, a third straight increase.
Indiana farmers make rapid progress planting corn
Indiana farmers who had worried that wet spring weather would prevent them from planting some of their corn fields are now ahead of schedule at getting the state’s top crop in the ground.
New Dunkin building design reveals second level
Under Keystone Group’s tentative plans, the developer would add a second story to the building at the high-profile corner of Washington and Pennsylvania streets in hopes of luring a national restaurant.
Endowment assets soar $1.2B as Lilly shares climb
Lilly Endowment awarded $230 million in 2012, mostly to Indiana groups. Its fortunes still are largely tied to the value of Eli Lilly and Co. stock, despite an effort to diversify the private foundation’s holdings.
Indy 500 drivers’ failure to mention sponsors inexcusable
During his post-race interview, Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan mentioned his dad, son, Alex Zanardi, and a woman who returned a good-luck medal he gave her nine years ago. All very nice, but those aren’t the people who pay the bills.
Women of Influence 2013
IBJ’s Women of Influence program recognizes central Indiana women who have become leaders in their fields. They help run major corporations and leading arts organizations. They’re bankers, philanthropists and trailblazers. They come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for making a difference. Click on the photos below to learn more about the 2013 Women of Influence honorees. […]
Outside review sought for Indiana exam results
Indiana's Department of Education is seeking an outside review of the ISTEP test results following a series of computer glitches that will likely delay test results until July.
New institute aims to attract 100 research scientists to Indiana
The $360 million initiative will be formally launched on Thursday by Gov. Mike Pence, executives of five major life sciences companies and officials of the state’s research universities.
ROSENBERG: Employers weigh their options with health care reform
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act presents employers with new choices regarding their employee benefit plans. Indeed, while the act may be full of bad news for employers (fees, complicated provisions, uncertainty on specific requirements), there is good news, as well.
Docs court employers with health management service
Three years ago, the physician practice American Health Network was concerned that the boom in employer on-site clinics would hurt its business. So it launched a program aimed at managing the health of employers’ workers. And it has come up with some impressive results. Carmel-based American Health’s Employer Health Management program sends nurses to all […]
Indianapolis hospitals hit with tough bargaining environment
Aggressive construction wiped out historical territories, thus opening the door to insurers playing hospitals off each other.
Aromatherapy stores challenge Indiana’s ‘lookalike’ law
Four store owners say Indiana's efforts to curb "lookalike" drugs have gone too far.
Zionsville lands $40M FedEx investment
A Wednesday morning groundbreaking ceremony signaled the start of construction on a new FedEx Ground distribution center in Zionsville—the surest sign yet that the Boone County town really is open for business.
Police probe two bank robberies
Indianapolis police are investigating two bank robberies that occurred on opposite sides of the city Tuesday morning. One occurred when an armed man wearing a ski mask robbed the PNC Bank at 7007 Graham Road, on the city’s northeast side Another happened at the Key Bank branch inside the Kroger in the Southern Plaza Shopping Center. The suspect was described as a male or female wearing an Indiana University sweatshirt, a braided ponytail, sunglasses and a bandage over his or her left eye.
Three arrested for jail smuggling
Two adults and a minor have been arrested for attempting to pass drugs and valuables to a Pendleton Correctional Facility inmate by throwing packages over a fence. Investigators arrested Markeeta Shaffer, Deuandrae Evans and the juvenile after the trio allegedly threw packages containing 19 cell phones, marijuana and tobacco into the prison’s recreational area. A staff member observed the incident, officials said.
Animal cruelty charges filed against couple
Madison County prosecutors have filed formal charges against a husband and wife who lived at a farm where 171 dead animals were found dead. Daniel Ault and Carrie Ault each face 113 charges, including neglect of a dependent, improper disposal of a dead animal, and cruelty to an animal. Prosecutors filed the charges Tuesday in Madison County. The animals were discovered on the farm in April after neighbors complained of a smell coming from a property just north of Elwood. Dozens of horses, goats, sheep, geese, cows and chickens were found inside the barn.
WellPoint adds power executive Hay to board
Health insurer WellPoint Inc. has named Lewis Hay III to its board of directors after announcing earlier this month that three members had resigned for personal reasons.