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History points to worse-than-expected year for crops

U.S. corn farmers, who've been hurt by the worst drought in a generation, are likely to harvest smaller crops than the government forecast this month, based an analysis of dry spells in the past 42 years.

Fate of theme park remains on roller coaster ride

Efforts to reopen a closed Kentucky amusement park have taken a roller coaster ride for three summers, and now there's a new twist as the state seeks out more would-be operators even as a group of local business leaders floats a proposal to revive the attraction.

Ball State targets N.J. to diversify student body

Ball State University's year-old campaign to recruit students from New Jersey will bring just a handful of Garden State freshmen to the Muncie campus this year, but officials say they are looking long-term.

At Home Quarterly: Marketplace stats

See Indianapolis-area home sales, mortgage rates, demographic trends and neighborhoods. Also included are the most expensive home sold this year and examples of what $750,000 can buy.

Apartment fire blamed on lightning

Lightning is likely to blame for a fire at a northwest-side apartment complex, officials say. The blaze broke out at Deer Cross Apartments, near Eagle Creek Parkway and 38th Street, about 6:15 p.m. Thursday. No injuries were reported. At least one unit suffered fire damage and the other 11 were damaged by smoke and water.
 

Police seek carjacking suspects

Indianapolis police are looking for two suspects believed to be involved in a string of carjacking incidents that resulted in the theft of at least four vehicles. The crime spree began about 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the1200 block of Martin Street on the south side when three suspects armed with handguns inside a white Honda pulled up beside a woman driving a blue Chrysler PT Cruiser and stole her vehicle. Police say the men also took a Chevrolet Impala on the west side and a Cadillac SUV and an Audi in Broad Ripple. One of the suspects was later captured after a brief car chase and three of the vehicles were recovered.
 

State sells convicted money manager’s plane

Indiana officials have sold a stunt plane owned by a former money manager who is serving a 14-year prison term for bilking investors. Secretary of State Connie Lawson said Marcus Schrenker's Model Extra EA 300/L stunt plane recently sold for $264,000. She said a total of $306,000 raised from the sale of Schrenker's assets has been given to his victims. The former Fishers resident pleaded guilty in 2010 to securities fraud. He owed $3.9 million to investors and $9 million to creditors.
 

Carmel moves toward $183 million refinancing

The refinancing would free up about $8.8 million for future development projects and keep the Carmel Redevelopment Commission out of the red. But a skirmish is brewing over a CRC proposal for the city to help cover operating expenses.

Local developer buys 50 acres in Intech Park

Ace Commercial Development plans to construct a build-to-suit development for an undisclosed client on the highly visible property. Real estate sources say the client is locally based Heritage Environmental Services LLC.

AT&T technicians file lawsuit over lunch policy

Eleven AT&T technicians have filed a federal lawsuit seeking class-action status to collect unpaid wages and overtime, alleging the company compels them to work during unpaid lunch breaks. The suit seeks to represent 1,300 AT&T technicians in Indiana.

Indiana candidates scrap about farm bill failure

Congress' failure to pass a farm bill became a top talking point for Indiana candidates this week as Hoosier farmers continue to suffer through the worst drought in decades.