Area homebuilding permits jump 10 percent
Single-family building permits filed in the nine-county Indianapolis area rose again in March, the ninth straight month of year-over-year increases.
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Single-family building permits filed in the nine-county Indianapolis area rose again in March, the ninth straight month of year-over-year increases.
Supporters hope changes to sentencing laws will direct more people convicted of low-level felonies to work release and other local programs. It also would require those convicted of the most-serious crimes to spend more time in prison.
Applications to three of the four law schools in the state are in free fall as prospective students think twice about taking on mountains of debt at a time job prospects are dim.
The Senate proposal would allow siblings of students already receiving vouchers to qualify for the program, raise the value of each voucher by $200 and eliminate a one-year waiting period in public schools for students who attend "failing" schools.
American Airlines said Wednesday it is adding nonstop flights to more cities from Los Angeles, including to Indianapolis starting Aug. 27.
Win one of two sets of seats to see the former “Tonight Show” bandleader.
The American Pianists Association fellowships, a storytelling benefit, and a lot more is happening in the upcoming week.
Burglars used a vehicle to rip the metal security bars off the front of a west-side Indianapolis gun shop Wednesday morning before fleeing with a still-undetermined number of firearms. The theft took place at 500 Guns in the 3600 block of West 16th Street at about 3:15 a.m. Investigators say the burglars likely fled faster than they planned after numerous security alarms were set off.
Indiana University basketball fans found out Tuesday that junior Victor Oladipo plans to enter the National Basketball Association draft. They’ll find out officially Wednesday afternoon at a press conference whether sophomore teammate Cody Zeller has the same plan. Various media reports say Zeller, who averaged 16 points and eight rebounds per game, intends to go pro.
Authorities investigating a foul stench coming from a barn in Madison County on Tuesday discovered as many as 100 dead animals and many others suffering from malnourishment. Horses, goats, sheep, geese, cows and chickens were stacked on top of each other in the Summitville barn, investigators said. Investigators haven’t determined whether charges will be filed against property owners Daniel and Carrie Ault, who run a meat-processing business in Grant County.
Brian Bosma missed all of last week’s action in the Statehouse due to a serious infection developed from an artificial knee replacement.
Hertz Investment Group has closed on its purchase of the 650,000 square-foot, two-tower Capital Center and its 525-space underground parking garage.
Participation in Indianapolis’ massive annual Race for the Cure fundraising event took a hit last year as controversy swirled around policies at the national Susan G. Komen organization. This year, Mother Nature is getting the blame.
The bankruptcy of Bank of Indiana's parent and the planned sale of its branches bring to a close management's quest to turn around an institution that was buffeted by borrower defaults during the financial crisis.
Victor Oladipo, more than any player over the last decade and certainly during Crean’s tenure in Bloomington, is the guy who could return IU to national prominence—more than he already has—and make Crean a rock star with recruits—more than he already is.
Another Steak n Shake franchise owner is suing the company over its controversial practice that prohibits restaurants in the chain from setting their own menu prices, even after a federal appeals court sided with a franchisee.
The city will lose its controller a few months before the 2014 budget is due to be presented to the City-County Council.
A southern Indiana boy has successfully spurred a change in state law that will allow sports leagues to hire youngsters like him as referees.
Noblesville voters weigh in next month on a $28 million school referendum that would fund building renovations intended to accommodate a growing student body—and clear the way for Ivy Tech Community College to establish a regional campus in the Hamilton County seat.
The housing market has spiked so much in some places that real estate agents are turning to Facebook and going door-to-door looking for prospective sellers because of a shortage of houses for sale.