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Man arrested after chase, accident

A 44-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning following a short police pursuit on the northeast side of Indianapolis. Tod Spradlin was arrested on charges of fleeing and resisting law enforcement. A police officer said the chase started when he tried to stop Spradlin, driving a 1999 black Chevrolet Blazer, for a traffic violation on Fall Creek Road about 9:15 a.m. Spradlin’s vehicle reached speeds of 90 mph before wiping out  after side-swiping at least two vehicles while trying to avoid backed-up traffic at 46th Street and Binford Boulevard. Spradlin has an open warrant in Marion County for driving while intoxicated.

Cops find body in bullet-riddled truck

Indianapolis police answering a call about a suspicious vehicle Wednesday night discovered a dead body and a truck riddled with bullet holes. The body of a black male in his early 20s was found about 9:30 p.m. in the cab of the pickup in the 2300 block of Kessler Boulevard North Drive, just east of Lafayette Road. Police found a number of shell casings a block north of the scene. Police closed Lafayette Road for a short time so detectives could process the crime scene.

Couple struck by SUV die from injuries

Two pedestrians hit by a sport-utility vehicle Tuesday night on a busy road in Castleton died in the hospital Wednesday. Sydney Campbell, 19, and her boyfriend, 21-year old Jason Uhrin, were crossing East 82nd Street, heading home to the Lakeshore Apartments, when the accident occurred about 9:20 p.m. Tuesday. The victims were crossing the street just west of Allisonville Road in a dark area without a traffic light or crosswalk. No charges were filed against the driver.

New NCAA rule kills high school hoops games at Hinkle

A new NCAA rule causes the cancellation of a six-game high school basketball event scheduled for Jan. 21 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Organizers anticipated a crowd of more than 6,000 to attend the event.

Sears closings shouldn’t be big problem for Simon

Simon Property Group has more shopping malls with Sears as a tenant than any other landlord, but any closings are likely have a negligible effect on the Indianapolis-based real estate company's overall earnings, an analyst says.

Unemployment claims rise after steady declines

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week after three weeks of declines. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, dropped for the fourth straight week.

Indiana construction biz acquired by Swedish firm

Stockholm-based Skanska AB, the Nordic region’s biggest builder, has purchased Industrial Contractors Inc. for $135 million, boosting its U.S. presence with its first acquisition in the United States in a decade.

Bargain hunters divided holiday shopping season

The holiday shopping season turned out to be two seasons: the Black Friday binge and a last-minute surge before Christmas. Together, they added up to decent sales gains for most retailers.

Marketing firm plans downtown expansion, move

Indianapolis-based marketing firm TrendyMinds plans to more than double its staff in the next two years, adding up to 20 jobs as it moves into a former labor union hall downtown.

Bugs may be resistant to genetically modified corn

One of the nation's most widely planted crops — a genetically engineered corn plant that makes its own insecticide — may be losing its effectiveness because a major pest appears to be developing resistance more quickly than scientists expected.

Downtown restaurants planning for crowds

Pretty much every eatery in town will be packed from Jan. 27 to Feb. 5. However, with luck, a little savvy and some expert advice, it’s still possible to find a short-notice, sit-down meal.