Biomet offers to acquire DePuy trauma biz for $280M
Warsaw-based Biomet, which designs and manufactures orthopedic products for surgical and non-surgical uses, said the deal would greatly expand its sports, extremities and trauma business.
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Miller’s Hall of Fame induction about more than 8.9 seconds
Backing from the East Coast media is what put Reggie Miller into the Hall of Fame. But that's not why he deserves to be enshrined in Springfield.
Ex-Democratic official charged in ballot petition forgery
A former Democratic Party county chairman in northern Indiana has been charged with leading a scheme to forge signatures on petitions to place Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton on the state's 2008 presidential primary ballot.
New plan: Charge deputies car fees
For years, taxpayers have been footing the gasoline bill for Marion County sheriff's deputies to drive their cruisers while off-duty, even to part-time jobs. But a new policy from Sheriff John Layton will change that. His plan requires deputies who drive their cars on personal time to pay a $75 fuel charge each month. If they use the car for part-time work, such as private security, they'll pay $150 per month. The sheriff said the fees should bring in as much as $30,000 a month to help offset the department's $16 million budget shortfall.
Corpse found in Broad Ripple canal
The body of a 34-year-old man was found floating in the Broad Ripple canal Monday. Gregory Jarrett, 34, was discovered about 10 feet from the bank in about 3 feet of water just before noon by a man riding his bike. A man who knew the deceased said Jarrett was homeless and had a drinking problem. He said Jarrett likely passed out and rolled into the canal. Police are awaiting an autopsy, but investigators don’t expect foul play.
Hamilton ranked state’s healthiest county
The third-annual County Health Rankings found Hamilton County to be No. 1 in overall health among the 92 counties in Indiana. However, Marion County ranked 82nd. The rankings, released nationally Tuesday by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, ranked Boone County second in overall health and Hendricks County fifth. The study found Marion County has the highest teen birth rate and the highest percentage of children living in poverty. Madison County has the highest unemployment rate and the state’s highest smoking rate.
Compensation dips slightly for WellPoint brass
Angela Braly, CEO of the Indianapolis-based health insurance company, received total compensation of nearly $13.3 million, down 1.5 percent from the $13.5 million she made the previous year.
Whirlpool agrees to pay state $800,000 for job losses
Appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. has agreed to pay Indiana $800,000 after failing to maintain employment levels called for in an economic development incentives agreement.
IBM: Indiana canceled deal because of budget woes
The real reason Indiana canceled its nearly $1.4 billion contract with IBM for a troubled welfare automation system was state budget problems, a lawyer for the computer giant argued Tuesday. But the state said IBM was more concerned about profit than getting assistance to needy people.
Anti-bullying group hopes to hire 600 telemarketers
Indianapolis-based Bully Prevention Alliance said the contractors will receive commissions for soliciting donations by telephone for the fledgling not-for-profit that aims to prevent bullying in schools.
Zoo extends hours as warm weather brings big crowds
Zoo officials say the zoo will be open an extra hour, until 5 p.m., through this week to accommodate the visitors coming out during the early spring warmth as many area school districts are on spring break.
EPA moves closer to approval of 15-percent ethanol gas
The federal government announced Monday it has taken a step toward wide distribution of fuel containing 85 percent gasoline and 15 percent ethanol by allowing manufacturers to register as suppliers.
Health care real estate owner takes over management of 29 buildings
Healthcare Trust of America now handles property management and leasing for 29 buildings formerly managed by Hokanson Cos.
Another veteran justice leaving Indiana Supreme Court
Justice Frank Sullivan Jr. announced Monday that he will be leaving the court after 19 years to join the faculty at Indiana University's law school in Indianapolis. Sullivan says he will remain on the court until near the start of the law school's fall semester.
FirstPerson buys FlashPoint HR unit
Indianapolis-based benefits brokerage FirstPerson acquired the small-employer human resource division of Indianapolis-based consulting firm FlashPoint last week in a bid to provide a wider array of services to small businesses.
Reggie Miller elected into basketball hall of fame
Former Indiana Pacers great Reggie Miller has been elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., the hall announced Monday.
Construction
-Capitol Construction has completed a 16,200-square-foot retail build-out for Destination XL at 8480 Castleton Corner Drive.
-Holladay Construction Group won the design/build contract for a 98,000-square-foot office for the Indiana Department of Revenue, Bureau of Motor Vehicles and Indiana State Police at 7811 Milhouse Road.
-Holladay Construction Group was hired to build a 2,300-square-foot addition to the Public Agency Training Council building at 5235 Decatur Blvd.
People
Maynard Soukup and Jeremy Stone have joined Capitol Construction Services as project managers.
Residential
The average rate for 30-year mortgages fell to 4.23 percent from 4.29 percent in the week ended March 28, according to Bankrate.com. The rate for 15-year mortgages fell to 3.44 percent from 3.48 percent.