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Arts council launches local crowdfunding service

The Arts Council of Indianapolis on Wednesday unveiled a a new program to help central Indiana not-for-profit arts, cultural and humanities organizations raise funds for individual projects.

Substance at Indiana plant sends 32 to hospital

Health officials in central Indiana say a material resembling red crushed pepper that apparently sickened 32 workers at an Amazon distribution center in Plainfield was organic and not a threat to anyone's health.

Three arrested after police chase, crash

Three people were arrested Tuesday afternoon after a high-speed chase ended in an accident that seriously injured one person and clogged up three lanes of Interstate 465 on the city's northwest side. The pursuit started near 79th Street and Harcourt Road when an off-duty officer saw a sport-utility vehicle driving recklessly. The SUV refused to pull over and the officer called for backup. The chase reached speeds of about 95 mph and ended about eight miles later just south of 71st Street when the SUV crashed into another vehicle. A person in the other vehicle was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
 

Body found in burning car identified

The Marion County Coroner has determined the identity of a man whose body was found inside a burning truck Monday night near 3705 N. LaSalle St. on the east side of the city. James Shaw, 23, was identified through fingerprints. The coroner ruled his death a homicide and said he died from a gunshot wound. Shaw had an arrest record that involved drugs and domestic violence. Police are investigating.
 

Six people escape burning home

A mother, father and four children escaped a fire that burned down their west-side Indianapolis home Wednesday morning, but they were unable to rescue their two caged dogs. The fire roared through the house at 1209 W. 36th St. at about 1:30 a.m., causing an estimated $75,000 in damage. The parents and the children, ages 2, 10,12 and 15, suffered minor injuries and mild smoke inhalation.
 

Indiana school chief Bennett takes Florida post

Indiana's state superintendent of public instruction was hired Wednesday as Florida's new education commissioner. Tony Bennett lost a bid for re-election in Indiana last month.

Workers settle employment lawsuit against local hotels

Sixteen current and former Indianapolis hotel workers have settled their union-backed lawsuit that alleged employment violations by nine area hotels and Atlanta-based Hospitality Staffing Solutions, a subcontractor that employs many hotel workers.

Duke Energy CEO apologizes to regulator over probe

The head of Duke Energy said he regrets that officials with the nation's largest electric company went too far in their criticism of North Carolina regulators responsible for setting rates in its top power market, according to a letter released Tuesday.

Lilly plans another study for Alzheimer’s drug

Eli Lilly will launch another study of its possible Alzheimer's treatment solanezumab, a move that delays a regulatory decision on a drug that flashed potential to help patients with mild cases of the fatal disease.

IU policy school hires ex-Fort Wayne Mayor Helmke

Helmke will join the faculty of the School of Policy and Environmental Affairs. He also run the Civic Leaders Living-Learning Center to train first-year IU students in government, politics and policy.

Cummins to buy back up to $1B in stock

Cummins Inc. said Tuesday that its board approved the repurchase of up to $1 billion in stock. The Columbus-based engine maker said it has nearly completed its previous $1 billion buyback plan authorized in February 2011.