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A multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning closed northbound lanes of Interstate 65 between West 71st Street and Interstate 865 for about an hour. Police said six cars were involved in the accident, which occurred about 6:30 a.m. No injuries were reported.
Officials with the Humane Society for Hamilton County say they are in a crisis situation. The facility is already operating above capacity with nearly 600 animals, and more pet owners are dropping off animals as Thanksgiving nears. Rebecca Stevens, executive director of the shelter, said some people surrender their pets before the holiday because they plan to travel or host guests and don’t want to deal with an animal. The shelter is so full that it has animal cages in its lobby, kitchen and in offices. It plans a Black Friday adoption event featuring fees as low as $15 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for any animal that has some black fur.
Officials for Ripken Baseball Inc., which operates two of the country’s top youth baseball facilities, are considering Indianapolis as a location for a major complex that could cost up to $20 million to build and draw thousands of players and spectators each year.
The report from the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute says the state loses $40 million to $114 million every year in sales tax revenue from sales to online retailers such as Amazon.
Business Ownership Initiative of Indiana has big plans for its 15th year, including a new location, a new partner and a new strategy for delivering its services.
Indianapolis-based MyJibe LLC, an up-and-coming budgeting and personal finance software firm that was launched by two 20-something entrepreneurs last January, has already been acquired.
The developer of downtown’s Cosmopolitan on the Canal is nearing a deal to sell a stake in the building to an investor in a move that could free up capital to launch a $24 million second phase.
Alex Slabosky, who ran the M-Plan HMO for 20 years, is retiring from IU Health and has been replaced by the hospital’s treasurer, Ryan Kitchell.
The Commerce Department said Tuesday that the economy grew at an annual rate of 2 percent in the July-September quarter, lower than an initial 2.5-percent estimate made last month. The government also said after-tax incomes fell by the largest amount in two years.
Indiana’s jobless rate rose to 9 percent in October, up from 8.9 percent the previous month, marking the fifth straight month the state’s unemployment rate has risen.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. said it will acquire XLHealth Corp., a provider of managed care for chronically ill Medicare members. Indianapolis-based WellPoint Inc. had been considering a possible acquisition of the company.
The Franklin Township board voted 3-2 Monday night to fight a parent lawsuit aimed at forcing the district to restore free school bus service.
The Indiana AFL-CIO organized the rally to coincide with the General Assembly's pro forma "Organization Day" on Tuesday.
Edward Rau III of Munster is accused of defrauding the Ameristar Casino by ordering dealers to give chips to a Chicago man who would cash them in and split the money with Rau.
Indiana utility regulators are expanding a third-party review of Indianapolis manhole explosions to include the latest two blasts.
Win tickets to a downtown screening of the holiday classic.
“Christmas at the Zoo” opens Nov. 25 and runs through Dec. 30. Details here.
A new group of artists has moved into the expanded arts space at the Circle City Industrial Complex. A preview Nov. 30 will give you a chance to see the space and introduce yourself to their work. More details on the south-side gallery here.
“Is That Your Reel Hair” returns to the Indy Fringe Building Nov. 25-Dec. 3. Details here.
Nov. 25-Jan. 8
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
With all that goes on upstairs at the Children’s Museum, you might have forgotten that the museum has its own theater operating in the basement, with shows most days offered free with admission to the museum. You can find details of the Dorothy show here.
Nov. 25-26
Artcraft Theatre, Franklin
Yes, it’s the old Shirley Temple film. No, it’s not brilliant filmmaking. But if your family is overstuffed and looking to get out after Thanksgiving Day, this is an opportunity to take the kids to see a film they probably haven’t already seen. And the Artcraft experience, as always, includes pre-show skits, prizes, a cartoon, and fresh popcorn. If you don’t make it this weekend, consider a Franklin visit Dec. 2-4 for “A Christmas Story,” Dec. 9-10 for “White Christmas” or Dec. 16-17 for “Christmas Vacation.” Details here.
Nov. 25-Dec. 24
Indiana Repertory Theatre
You know the story. You probably even know the quality of the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s annual production. But you may not know about the “Oh! What Fun!” nights that may include live reindeer, live lobby music, cast talk-backs, marshmallow tasting, carolers and more. Details here.
