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Duke Energy seeks delay in CEO-switch testimony

Duke Energy Corp. asked state regulators Tuesday for a weekslong postponement of testimony by two top directors, including local businessman Michael Browning, about the surprise CEO switch at the top of America's largest electric company.

Ballard moves to shut down The Project School

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announced Tuesday evening that he intends to revoke the charter that gives The Project School the authority to operate. Ballard cited poor test scores and “recently discovered financial problems.”

Morse beach closes for summer

The ongoing drought in central Indiana has forced a local beach to close for the remainder of the summer. Hamilton County Parks is closing the beach at Morse Park due to water levels on the reservoir that are nearly 6 feet below normal. Allen Patterson, director of county’s parks, said he had safety concerns about the beach.

Man shot on city’s east side

A 24-year-old male was left in critical condition Monday night after being shot multiple times. The shooting took place about 9:30 p.m. on the east side of Indianapolis, near East 38th Street and North Sherman Drive. Witnesses told police they saw a dark-colored older model Chevrolet Impala with dark tinted windows speed away from the crime scene.

Heat advisory issued for area

A heat advisory has been issued for all of central Indiana for Tuesday, effective until 8 p.m. Temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 90s and possibly to a record 100 degrees, with a heat index of 105 degrees. Wednesday’s high also could reach the century mark.

Mother of man shot to death at Kroger files suit

Jeremi Atkinson was fatally shot in December by a Kroger manager during what prosecutors determined was an attempted robbery. A federal lawsuit filed by Toni Atkinson claims the supermarket chain was negligent for not enforcing a firearms policy.

Bar owners challenging smoking ban seek injunction

The 10 Indianapolis business owners want a federal judge to prevent the city of Indianapolis from enforcing new public smoking restrictions until a ruling is made on their lawsuit. Their original complaint claims the ordinance violates parts of the U.S. Constitution.

Lilly Endowment gift aimed at Walker Theatre renovation

Lilly Endowment’s $500,000 gift will help fund needed maintenance to the historic building on Indiana Avenue. Center directors say the theater needs a new HVAC system, in addition to electrical wiring, lighting and sound equipment.

Browning ordered to testify over Duke Energy CEO’s ouster

Indianapolis real estate developer and Duke Energy Corp. director Michael Browning has been ordered to appear Friday before the North Carolina Utilities Commission, which is investigating the unexpected ouster of the utility’s new CEO just hours after the company merged with Progress Energy Inc.

IU Health makes prestigious Honor Roll list

For the first time, Indiana University Health has been named to U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals Honor Roll," a distinction that goes to the top medical centers in the country.

Indiana crime labs catch up on DNA testing

The Indiana State Police crime laboratories increased their turnaround time on testing DNA evidence last year, even though far more samples were submitted, according to a report from the agency.

USDA official to visit Indiana farms amid drought

Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Undersecretary Michael Scuse will travel to Indiana on Wednesday and Thursday to tour drought-stricken farm fields in Allen and White counties in northern Indiana and Johnson County south of Indianapolis.

People

Seth Biggerstaff has joined Veritas Realty as a leasing and sales associate.

Residential

The average rate for 30-year mortgages fell from 3.87 percent to 3.79 percent for the week ended July 11, according to Bankrate.com. The rate for 15-year mortgages fell from 3.13 percent to 3.05 percent.