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As commercial stations sputter, WFYI hits the gas
The city’s public radio and television stations are more than holding their own, even as their commercial brethren continue to suffer from a now-5-year-old economic swoon.
Political worries contribute to robust firearms sales
The presidential election is still a long way off, but large numbers of Indianapolis-area gun owners seem to think Barack Obama is a surefire bet for a second term. Uneasiness over his re-election (and fear that he might push for strict gun control laws) has sparked a run on weapons and ammunition.
Purchase of city water utility lifts Citizens Energy’s profits
The $1.9 billion sale of the city’s water and sewer utilities was a profit gusher last year for buyer Citizens Energy Group—at least on paper. Dwarfing the returns of its gas, thermal and other divisions, the newly renamed Citizens Water turned a profit of $53.4 million.
ALTOM: What matters most, privacy or convenience?
As our devices become more aware of our travels, our preferences, our contacts, our messages, our photographs and even our dexterity, the line between convenience and spying is crossed without us even being aware of it.
Chicago university buys Fishers beauty college
Illinois-based Tricoci University of Beauty Culture has acquired Honors Beauty College in Fishers and plans to expand into the Indianapolis area with as many as seven campus locations over the next four years.
Rising gas prices prompt creation of ninth area vanpool route
Central Indiana Commuter Services started offering service this month between Franklin and the Defense Finance & Accounting Services facility in Indianapolis.
Hendricks County promotes locally owned pizza
Amo Pizza Shop beat out Rock Star Pizza in a competition intended to boost sales for 16 homegrown eateries.
Hoops fans funnel energy into giving
Brackets for Good pits one not-for-profit against another in an NCAA-tournament style fundraising competition.
Poster from first race at Speedway fetches $24K at auction
A rare and colorful 1909 poster promoting the very first race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been sold for $24,000, a local auction house says.
Citizens not ready to get behind historic designation for Central Canal
Preservationists want protections for the historic waterway, but the utility that just bought it is afraid National Register status will cause unintended consequences.
DINING: Cajun flair fires two downtown newcomers
Second in a month-long series of reviews of eateries in and around City Market. This week: Papa Roux and Miguel’s Southern Kitchen.
SKARBECK: Exchange’s bizarre IPO triggers securities probe
Securities regulators are looking into several issues raised in the aftermath of the failed initial public offering of BATS Global Markets on March 23.
HICKS: Some types of unemployment signal progress
Structural unemployment is a byproduct of healthy technological progress, and those who can learn new skills flourish.
LOU’S VIEWS: Urban etchings reveal treasures
This week: a small but strong show at the IMA, plus thoughts on the Humana Festival, A&E road trips, and some Disney magic.
HETRICK: Mega Millions and taxes inspire daydream believers
In the midst of Mega Millions mania, statisticians were telling would-be bettors that the odds of winning the big jackpot were far lower than the odds of being struck by lighting.
BENNER: New Orleans a success, but Final Four leaves mixed emotions
Perhaps those of us who are not exactly Kentucky fans should be happy that the likes of Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Indy’s own Marques Teague won’t stay for four years,