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Donnelly wants Zody to lead state Democrats

U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly asked veteran Capitol Hill staffer John Zody this week to run the Indiana Democratic Party, but his appointment hinges on approval of the party's state central committee.

Woman dies in Greenfield fire

A duplex fire in Greenfield killed one woman and injured a 12-year-old girl Tuesday night. Tina Klare, 66, was found dead inside the home near Fields Boulevard and Warren Way. Her granddaughter was hospitalized in serious condition with smoke inhalation. The family dog also died in the fire. Two Greenfield police officers suffered minor injuries while trying to alert tenants.

Plans pulled for Carmel gas station

A developer has pulled plans to build a controversial gas station at a Carmel intersection. Ricker Oil Co. wanted to purchase land at the intersection of 146th Street and Gray Road. The developer will instead pursue a site near 146th and River Road, according to the Carmel City Council. Residents from the Woodfield subdivision had opposed the construction of the gas station.

IPS student arrested with crack

Police with Indianapolis Public Schools arrested a student Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly attempted to enter the school with crack cocaine. A spokesperson for the school district said the 16-year-old male student from Coleman Academy came to school with 15 small baggies of crack cocaine worth an estimated $300. The arrest came after the student was searched, which is the school’s security policy for any tardy student.

House panel backs mass-transit funding referendum

A legislative committee on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would let local voters decide whether to fund a $1.3 billion mass transit system in the Indianapolis area.

Panel reviews limits on specialty license plates

The Indiana House Transportation Committee is considering new limits on specialty license plates for drivers one year after the effort was derailed by controversy over plates for a gay youth group.

Defense attorneys in Bales case trash former co-defendant

Attorney and developer Paul J. Page is no longer a co-defendant in the fraud trial of real estate broker John M. Bales and partner Bill Spencer. But you wouldn’t know it from the action Tuesday in U.S. District Court. Only now, rather than federal prosecutors, it’s defense attorneys for Bales and Spencer who are targeting Page.

Indiana lawmakers push for Sunday alcohol sales

Lawmakers in the last state in the nation to bar retail alcohol sales on Sundays are making a push to lift the restriction, but strong opposition from liquor stores could hinder the effort.

Preaching to the choir could be good strategy

Call it culture-powered marketing or internal marketing or just good business. Whatever the label, it makes sense for organizations to cultivate a work environment where employees rally around a shared objective.

Glass company faces more fines for safety violations

The state wants to fine Pilkington North America $231,000 following another round of safety concerns at a Shelbyville factory. This is at least the third time in less than a year, and fourth time since 2010, that the state has stepped in to address problems at the plant.

Museum exhibit celebrates guitars

Autographed guitars from the Rolling Stones, the Eagles, Carlos Santana, Pearl Jam, Keith Urban and others will be auctioned off at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis during a March 8 preview of a new exhibit there. The show, "Guitars! Roundups to Rockers," explores the Western connections of guitars and guitarists. Guitars owned by Roy Rogers, Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Woody Guthrie and Hank Williams Sr. will be among than 130 instruments included in the exhibit, which opens March 9 and run through Aug. 4.

Shooting claims life near Lapel

Madison County police took a person into custody Tuesday morning after a fatal shooting near Lapel about 3 a.m. Authorities said they found the victim inside a home in the 6400 block of West County Road 300 South. The person they took into custody also was found in the home. No information on the identity or gender of the victim and the other person was released.

Dangerous weather predicted for area

Severe weather could hit central Indiana late Tuesday and early Wednesday, bringing high winds, heavy rain, lightning, flash floods and possibly hail. Winds as strong as 60 mph are possible. The rain-saturated soil and high winds could cause trees to topple, leading to power outages. Temperatures are expected to hit near-record highs in the mid-60s on Tuesday afternoon before sinking dramatically Wednesday. High, frigid winds and flurries are predicted Wednesday afternoon.