LEADING QUESTIONS: Expanded Kahn’s banks on holidays
How much bubbly does Kahn's Fine Wines & Spirits sell at year's end? How have operations changed with the addition of two new stores? Owner Jim Arnold has answers.
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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.
Retailers to offer football fans unusual merchandise
It’s common for retailers in Super Bowl host cities to bring in a special cache of goods not usually sold in the market.
Plan ahead for downtown traffic, parking
Will there be enough parking available to accommodate the flood of Super Bowl visitors and—perhaps more important—will downtown commuters still have access to their usual spaces?
Super Bowl week events & happenings
The 150,000 visitors expected to descend on the city for the Super Bowl in February aren’t the only ones who can take advantage of the special events—and the extra shine organizers are putting on downtown.
Fatal shooting creates human resources issue for Kroger
Kroger officials are reviewing the actions of a manager who fatally shot a would-be robber inside a grocery store while it was busy with customers.
ACLU: Prisons violate order on kosher diet
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is asking a judge to hold the state Department of Corrections in contempt for failing to provide four inmates with kosher food. ACLU attorney Ken Falk said the agency isn't complying with a 2010 federal court order requiring it to offer kosher meals to inmates whose religious beliefs require it. Four inmates in Michigan City, Pendleton and Putnamville prisons are asking a judge to order the state to comply with the order. An IDOC spokesman said the agency has a process for reviewing kosher diet requests that it believes complies with the court order.
Pedestrians critically injured by SUV
Two pedestrians are in critical condition after being hit by a sport-utility vehicle Tuesday night on the north side of Indianapolis. Police say the pedestrians, a male and a female, were crossing 82nd Street just west of Allisonville Road about 9:20 p.m. when they were struck by an eastbound GMC Envoy. The SUV’s driver, a woman in her 40s, cooperated with officers at the scene. Witnesses said the victims were crossing in a dark area in the middle of a block.
Cop faces firing after 2nd arrest
An Indianapolis police officer has been placed on indefinite suspension without pay and faces termination after being arrested again for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. David Dinsmore was arrested Tuesday night in Johnson County after crashing his squad car while off duty. An officer at the scene said he found a bottle containing 57 pills stuffed down Dinsmore’s pants. Dinsmore, 45, pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated and fraud in August after a 2010 incident in which he drove his squad car into a mailbox while under the influence of painkillers.
Judge moves hearing on Indiana secretary of state
A Marion Circuit Court judge has delayed a hearing sought by Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White in his bid to remain in office.
Live Nation quietly unveils downtown basement venue
Live Nation is quietly ramping up the schedule for a new 500-seat venue in the basement of Old National Centre. Managers are putting off the grand opening until after Indianapolis recovers from Super Bowl fever.
What’s New: Vital Skates
Meet Naptown Roller Girls Amber Jones and Kate Bothwell, who opened Vital Skates in October to serve the growing roller derby community.
Ticket giveaway: 500 Clown “Frankenstein”
The wild Chicago-based company comes to Central Indiana for one show that’s on my not-to-be-missed list.
Also this week
Margot & The Nuclear So & So’s offers “A Nuclear New Year’s Eve” Dec. 31 at the Amber Room at Old National Centre. Details here.
The White Rabbit Cabaret hosts “The New Year’s Eve Big-@!@ Burlesque Bingo Bango Show” on Dec. 31. Details (and full name that won’t get caught in your spam filter) here.
“ChaCha 2012 NYE Party” featuring rocker David Correy kicks off the New Year at the Indiana State Museum Dec. 31. Details here.