Once an Obama coup, Indiana less a battleground
Barack Obama was the first Democrat in 44 years to win Indiana in the 2008 presidential race. A repeat seems doubtful this year.
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Pence set to announce running-mate pick
Republican Mike Pence's campaign said Friday he will announce his running mate in his campaign for Indiana governor on Monday.
Six hurt in Hancock County accident
Six people, including four children, were injured Thursday night in a two-car crash in rural Hancock County. Two children—a 10-year-old boy and 11-year-old girl—were taken by helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital in critical condition. The other victims, including a 4-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy, were taken to Hancock Regional Hospital with less-serious injuries. The crash occurred at about 9 p.m. on County Road 1000 North, southeast of Pendleton.
Man injured in motorcycle club fire
A 51-year-old man was in critical condition after a motorcycle club on the north side of Indianapolis caught fire early Friday morning. Firefighters responded to the Kentucky Gunslingers Club in the 2300 block of Yandes Street at about 5 a.m. Charles Buford, who was sleeping in a makeshift bedroom in the club, suffered smoke inhalation. Damage to the structure was estimated at $100,000. The fire is being investigated as arson.
MainGate enjoys boost from Pacers’ playoff ‘gold-out’ promotion
A deep playoff run by the Indiana Pacers could be good news for Indianapolis-based merchandising company MainGate Inc., which produced the promotional T-shirts used at Thursday night’s victory over the Miami Heat and is working on promotions for future games.
Lemonade Day gives kids taste of entrepreneurship
About 15,000 of central Indiana’s youngest entrepreneurs are testing their business-ownership chops this weekend in tried-and-true fashion: setting up and running lemonade stands.
Shares of Facebook stall after company’s record IPO
Facebook sold 421million shares to raise $16 billion, giving the company a $104 billion market value. After the debut, underwriters bought the stock to keep it from falling below the IPO price.
Slow cars causing big concerns on Speedway’s fast Friday
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard is confident Lotus is in the series for the long haul. Many owners and drivers want Lotus out of the Indianapolis 500 field this May. One owner called the Lotus powered cars "disgusting." Others said they're flat-out dangerous.
Indiana unemployment rate shrinks to 7.9 percent
Indiana’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.9 percent in April, falling below 8 percent for the first time since November 2008. The rate has dropped for five straight months.
Kids to sell lemonade at the Indiana Statehouse
More than 15,000 young people from pre-school age through high school will open lemonade stands across the greater Indianapolis area this weekend.
South-side medical office building in foreclosure
Munster-based Citizens Financial Bank claims the owner of the building at 1340 E. County Line Road owes $4.1 million on a loan originating from 2002 and is seeking to have a court-appointed receiver manage the building’s operations.
Big Ten Network cuts academics, citing low ratings
The Big Ten cable network has been an unchallenged success promoting conference sports to a national audience and making money for its members.
State’s chilly recycling climate means higher costs for container makers
Some manufacturers favor legislation that would encourage consumers to return their empties.
Biz boosters embrace One Click, but it’s no sure thing
Husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Randy and Angie Stocklin started Greenwood-based One Click Ventures out of their home with $20,000 in 2005. They now own a portfolio of niche retail websites, including SunglassWarehouse.com, HandbagHeaven.com and Scarves.net, which brought $5.3 million in revenue last year.
IMS officials hope new cars boost attendance, TV ratings
Gearheads are sure to be excited over the new engine and chassis package at the Indianapolis 500 this year, but IMS and IndyCar Series officials hope the highly publicized changes will be enough to grab the attention of more casual fans and create an attendance and TV ratings boost.
Binford-area neighborhood alliance upping ambitions
The two main retail centers in a northeast-side development area will be at 100-percent occupancy when Uncle Bill’s Pet Express opens in a small space at Binford Boulevard and 71st Street. Binford Area Growth and Revitalization, a super-neighborhood association better known as BRAG, began striving for this milestone in 2005.
New ads reflect IMS’ more-aggressive sponsorship mindset
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is selling advertising along the world-famous, 103-year-old race course for the first time ever, a break with tradition that promises to boost its financial firepower as racetracks nationwide are struggling.
Herff Jones goes digital to invigorate yearbook sales
Local firm hired Carmel-based MediaSauce two years ago to help design, develop and market Stitch, a platform for schools to create an online version of their yearbook. The product, tested at 54 schools, is expected to roll out nationally in July.
Massive Anson project showing residential, retail progress
Duke Realty Corp. has retrenched at its massive Anson development in Whitestown—focusing on the most promising sections, rearranging some of its site plans, and letting land-purchase contracts expire on about 300 acres where development prospects are likely several years away.