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Indiana school district expected to end bus fees

A cash-strapped Indiana school district that angered parents by turning its buses over to a not-for-profit that began charging for children to ride will likely end that practice soon.

Girl improving after lightning strike

A southern Indiana high school freshman is on the mend after being struck by lightning Thursday afternoon as she and other members of a softball team were practicing outside Seymour High School. Emily Bobb was taken to Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis in critical condition but has been upgraded to good condition. Three other girls taken to a Seymour hospital were released Thursday evening. Witnesses said skies were clear at the time of the lightening strike.

Student shot at city park

A Pike High School student was shot in the foot at a northwest-side park Thursday, prompting recreational activities to be relocated to another park. The victim, an 18-year-old senior, was on the basketball court at Northwestway Park at about 7:15 p.m. when shots rang out. He told police two people exchanged multiple shots at each other. He dove to the ground for cover and was struck in the foot. Police said the shooting appears to be gang- related and an isolated incident. Numerous soccer events scheduled for Friday have been moved to Mary & John Geisse Soccer Complex at West 56th Street and Reed Road.

Semi crash, fire closes I-70

A semi carrying hazardous materials caught fire after an accident at about 3 a.m. Friday, causing the closure of eastbound Interstate 70 in Hancock County near Post Road. The driver, 51-year-old Marcus Moore, of St. Louis, said he lost control after a tire blew out. The vehicle, which was hauling 3,500 pounds of a flammable resin solution used to make plastic products, hit a guard rail and sign post. Moore was flown to Wishard Hospital in serious condition. The highway may not reopen until Friday afternoon.

Local newpaper publisher rolls out Zionsville edition

Pushed by advertiser demand, a local company this month is launching a weekly newspaper in Zionsville. Current Publishing now will have started five newspapers in five years despite a difficult environment for newspapers.

Corn crop could be ‘huge’ on warm weather, economist says

Corn production in the United States, the world’s biggest shipper of the grain, will be “huge” as warm weather encourages farmers to plant early to avoid the risk of late-season frost damage, economist Dennis Gartman said.

Company says right-to-work not reason for expansion

MBC Group President Eric Holloway said Thursday that he always planned to expand his Brookville operations and that a state press release issued two weeks ago mistakenly quoted him as saying right-to-work legislation factored into his decision.

Elections board: Lugar must register elsewhere in county

An elections board ruled Thursday that U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar can't vote at the Indianapolis home he sold in 1977 but can register elsewhere in the county, a partial victory for tea party activists who allege the Republican incumbent has committed voter fraud for decades

IndyCar’s new big wheels steer series toward future

With the loss of two of its biggest stars after last season, the IndyCar Series faces a stiff challenge ramping up its television ratings, attendance and overall financial fortunes. Marc Koretzky is among the fresh faces driving series toward profitability.

Mass transit backers regroup for next year

Despite years of intensive public and politician outreach, a transit bill died in the House Ways and Means Committee in late January by an 11-10 vote. Supporters plan education push, one-on-one meetings.