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Indiana never spent millions of dollars the federal government provided to help make sure the children of migrant workers get a good education, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Education.
Incoming Gov. Mike Pence says he'll conduct a thorough review of safety at Indiana schools in response to the Newtown school shootings last week. He also made a number of new appointments Wednesday.
A judge has ruled that two northeastern Indiana school districts can sell vacant schools, bypassing a state law requiring them to wait four years in case a charter school wanted to claim the buildings.
Gov.-elect Mike Pence is expected to name a former Hamilton County sheriff as the new superintendent of the Indiana State Police on Wednesday afternoon. Sources say Doug Carter will be announced in a ceremony at the statehouse. Carter served two terms as Hamilton County’s sheriff and was a trooper at the Pendleton state police post.
Two people were shot Tuesday night on the northeast side of Indianapolis, leaving one victim in critical condition and the other in serious condition. The shootings happened about 7 p.m. in the 3000 block of Adams Street, near East 30th Street and North Sherman Drive. Police are investigating.
A man rushing to the airport in his van Tuesday night missed his turn and hit two pedestrians on the sidewalk, killing one. Joseph Anthony Scott Crandall, 20, was driving south on Shelby Street in Fountain Square about 8:30 p.m. when he tried to turn onto Prospect Street and jumped a curb. One pedestrian died on the scene. The other, Aaron Schaler, 35, was taken to Wishard Hospital in stable condition. Investigators don’t believe drugs or alcohol played a factor, but said Crandall told them he was in a hurry because he had eight minutes to get to the airport.
The Treasury plans to sell its remaining stake in General Motors over the next 15 months, allowing the automaker to shed the stigma of being partly owned by the U.S. government.
Win tickets for six to the original interactive play where the audience takes home the auctioned props.
The Hoosier Lottery announced Wednesday it has hired Mortenson Safar Kim (formerly MeyerWallis) as its new creative advertising agency of record. Lottery officials have promised to increase marketing.
Two new retail concepts are hoping to cash in by pairing their offerings with coffee. Plus: Comings and goings among other retailers.
Students will be required to take an existing practicum class—now optional—during which they work in teams to operate businesses for a semester.
Ray Humke, 80, served as president of Indianapolis Power and Light Co. from 1990 until he retired in 2001. He died Tuesday following a brief illness.
Two venues open Dec. 20, both promising entertainment as well as food. Drake’s, 3736 E. 82nd st., will feature live music in its mix. Meanwhile, at 4016 E. 82nd St., Latitude 39’s lineup includes comedy shows, an opening-in-February dine-in movie theater, and a 400-seat theater. Details on Drake’s here. Details on Latitude 39 here.
Vocalist Jeannie Logan sings at Chef Josephs at the Connoisseur Room Dec. 26. Details here.
Actors Theatre of Indiana stages “An Old Fashioned Christmas” at Oak Hill Mansion Dec. 21-22. Includes dinner and a show, plus photos with Santa. Details here.
Karlton D. Turner, Dave Ruark and Vicky Richmond are among the performers in the musical revue “Country Christmas,” Dec. 2-22 at the Athenaeum. Details here.
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir offers “Festival of Carols” Dec. 22 at the Palladium. Details here.
Opening Dec. 25
A theater near you
The movie that musical theater geeks have been waiting decades for arrives in theaters. If you don’t mind lots of close-ups—and can tolerate Russell Crowe’s less-than-powerful vocalizing as Javert—“Les Miserables” should satisfy. Of course, you might feel guilty eating all that popcorn while watching a film where so many people are going hungry. Details here.
Dec. 26-Jan. 6
Conner Prairie
Expanding its holiday offerings this year, Conner Prairie opens up part of the grounds for activities and exploration ranging from winter survival skills to fireside stories. Inside, in addition to warmth, you’ll find games and more. Details here.
Dec. 21-22
The Jazz Kitchen
While non-holiday concerts can be hard to come by elsewhere, the Jazz Kitchen continues to offer outstanding music in many genres in a comfortable setting (with good food, to boot). This weekend features a double-headliner team. Sarah Scharbrough, whose voice might ring a bell from TV jingles for Ford, Dodge and the Indiana Pacers, will be joined by Jon McLaughlin, the Anderson native whose debut album “Indiana” put him on the singer/songwriter map in 2007. Details here.
Colts fans earlier this year were ready for mutiny if Jim Irsay's gamble to cut Peyton Manning and turn to Andrew Luck didn't work. Now all is well in the horseshoe kingdom. Still, you have to wonder if this teams' fickle fan base doesn't set it up for a future fiscal fall.
Carmel-based Shepherd Insurance & Financial Services, one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the Indianapolis area, got a little bigger with its purchase of Chappell Insurance Agency in Fishers.
Officials say Denise Abrell defrauded the Country Club of Indianapolis of $400,000 by writing checks to herself and using the club's credit card without its knowledge.
The donations from Jim Irsay and Herb Simon, combined with a $500,000 challenge grant from symphony board member Yvonne Shaheen, bring the orchestra nearly halfway toward its goal of raising $5 million by Feb. 3.
