Judge delays ruling on dismissal of White case
An Indiana judge expects to rule by Dec. 16 on whether Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White must stand trial on voter fraud and other criminal charges that could lead to his ouster.
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Advocate found intoxicated in court
A 70-year-old woman was arrested this week at the Hancock County Courthouse because she was found to be intoxicated right before she was supposed to testify as a court-appointed advocate for special-needs children. Niegel Allen, a volunteer for East Central Indiana Court Appointed Special Advocates, was preparing to testify when an attorney at the hearing noticed the smell of alcohol on her breath. A portable breathalyzer showed she had blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. She spent the night in jail and was released on her own recognizance.
Texting while driving on the rise
Thirty-five states, including Indiana, have passed laws banning texting while driving, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said distracted driving is on the rise. Texting while driving is up 50 percent since last year, the agency reported, and one of five people admit to texting or e-mailing while behind the wheel. According to the report, cell phone use was reported in 18 percent of distraction-related fatalities in the nation. Indiana enacted a law this year imposing fines up to $500 for texting while driving.
NBA owners need right to put franchise tag on players
If teams like the Indiana Pacers have no chance to hang on to star players, there will never be competitive balance in the NBA. And fans will tire of the current level of player-dictated nonsense in the league.
Hoosier Lottery paring down lavish new offices
Hoosier Lottery officials have started getting rid of some office and gym equipment that was purchased for the agency's $2 million move to a new downtown Indianapolis headquarters.
Entrepreneurs aim to deliver custom beverages
Mad scientists, rejoice: An Indianapolis startup is rolling out a make-your-own-soft-drink campaign its founders hope will become the YouTube of the beverage industry. They left Thursday night on a 6,000-mile promotional tour.
Biglari set to make big move on Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel will hold its annual shareholder meeting Dec. 20, and Sardar Biglari, who controls Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake, is seeking a seat on the company's board of directors.
State economic development group backs right-to-work
The agency in charge of attracting business expansions to Indiana unanimously passed a resolution to support a right-to-work law, arguing that the state is automatically eliminated from many economic deals because it lacks such legislation.
IndyCar Series won’t return to Las Vegas in 2012
The IndyCar Series won't return to Las Vegas Motor Speedway next season, and its future at the track depends in part on what it learns from the investigation into Dan Wheldon's fatal accident.
Republic Airways monthly traffic up 2 percent
Republic Airways Holdings Inc., which uses regional jets to feed traffic to major airlines, said that its November traffic rose 2 percent.
Downtown getting blast-resistant manhole covers
Utility crews are installing about 100 new manhole covers in downtown Indianapolis that are designed to reduce the extent of damage from underground explosions and fires.
Sky Zone trampoline center bounces into Fishers
Sky Zone, a franchised all-trampoline indoor recreational complex operated by Jeff Mast, opens Monday in Fishers at Cumberland Road and East 121st Street, just south of Interstate 69.
Ball State buys triple-x domain names after all
A university spokeswoman said she had been misinformed when she earlier reported that officials had not been purchasing the domain names.
Attorney General Zoeller gives aid to foreclosure fraud victims
Zoeller said the money will go to fraud victims who help his office file legal actions against businesses accused of predatory practices.
White asking judge to dismiss charges against him
A judge will consider Friday afternoon whether to dismiss criminal charges including theft and voter fraud against Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White that could lead to his removal from office.
Illinois lawmakers renew efforts to keep CME Group
Illinois lawmakers have reportedly reached a deal on a package of bills designed to prevent financial giant CME Group Inc. from fleeing to Indiana or another state.
Purdue study profiles Hoosier drivers
Older drivers struggle on wet or icy roads; young drivers are most dangerous on dry pavement.
GOP candidate Wallace outlines $500M economic plan
Republican candidate for governor Jim Wallace says Indiana can boost start its economy by spending $500 million on infrastructure and new tax credits for business.