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Indiana edges toward education guarantees
The state is moving to adopt a system that ensures more high school graduates can perform in college or on the job.
Impact of new Indiana voucher law may not be felt for years
Parents, schools need time to sift details, experts say.
GM to invest $49M in Indiana plant, affecting 91 jobs
General Motors Co. is investing $49 million in its Bedford plant, a move that will help to create or keep 91 jobs.
Firefighter admits insurance fraud
A former Lebanon firefighter has pleaded guilty to insurance fraud after setting his house on fire last October. David Saulmon told investigators he set fire to a sock and dropped it into a pile of clothes to start the blaze. He was trying to collect homeowner's insurance to pay some gambling debts, he said. Two of his dogs died in the fire. Saulmon will be sentenced in August.
Daycare leaves toddler at park
A 2-year-old was found wandering around alone at an east-side Indianapolis park after his daycare center left him there for several hours Tuesday. Adorable Care Academy workers took 20 children to German Church Park on Tuesday, but returned without realizing they left the toddler at the park. According to the police report, workers didn't realize the child was missing until his mother came to pick him up. Child Protective Services is investigating the incident.
Police chase ends at airport
A police chase on the west side ended at Indianapolis International Airport when the driver crashed into a security fence. The chase began near Rockville Road and Interstate 465 Wednesday morning and ended just off Cargo Drive, south of the old terminal building. Police arrested Matthew Ratcliff after the crash. Two others with Ratcliff were also arrested.
WellPoint paying almost $800M for CareMore
Indianapolis-based WellPoint Inc. agreed to acquire CareMore Health Group to expand Medicare coverage in California, Arizona and Nevada. The insurer paid almost $800 million, according to people familiar with the deal.
Magistrate reverses David Marsh deposition ruling
Citing new information, U.S. Magistrate Tim A. Baker now says lawyers for Marsh Supermarkets can depose David A. Marsh, son of the company’s former CEO, Don Marsh. Baker previously ruled that he couldn’t be deposed.
Ballard to ask for control of IPS schools facing state takeover
But Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard also reiterated his opposition to mayoral control over all of IPS, which some local leaders have pushed for recently. He called that idea “premature.”
Former tech darling Vontoo acquired by Ohio firm
Vontoo Inc., a once-promising Indianapolis-based technology firm that landed millions in venture capital but failed to meet growth expectations, has been acquired by One Call Now.
Drug industry outlook negative through 2012, Moody’s says
Earnings growth will continue to slow in 2011 for most of the industry’s biggest companies, analyst predicts.
NBC’s Olympic coup should boost Versus, IndyCar Series
Many have argued that Versus' profile is too low to generate the mass of TV viewers the IndyCar Series needs to grow. The flow of Olympic events from NBC to Versus could help the fledgling cable channel blossom.
Chrysler faces fines over Kokomo plant death
State regulators have issued $200,000 in fines against Chrysler for safety violations found during the investigation of a worker's death at a central Indiana factory.
High fuel prices dog Republic Airways
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. has struggled in the transition from a contract-only airline to one that offers scheduled flights.
Governor appoints two new Purdue trustees
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Tuesday that he has appointed hotel developer Bruce White and Purdue student Miranda McCormack to Purdue University's Board of Trustees.
Deaf students protest Daniels’ picks for board
More than 100 students, their families and activists rallied on the Statehouse lawn Tuesday against new members Daniels picked to serve on the Indiana School for the Deaf's board.
Former Indiana senator Bayh takes job with U.S chamber
Bayh's new position will be to analyze and promote ways to reduce government regulation.
Police investigate infant death
Indianapolis police are investigating the death of a 4-month-old infant on the east side of Indianapolis. Officers were called to the 5900 block of East Washington Street about 1:45 a.m. Tuesday on a report of an unresponsive child. Detectives are questioning the parents of the infant. A friend of the family said the infant was left unattended in a car seat inside the home as the father slept. When the father woke up, the car seat was tipped over and the infant was no longer breathing.
Avon cuts 36 employees
The Avon school board voted unanimously during a special meeting Monday to eliminate 36 full-time teachers and staff members. Cuts approved by the board total almost $4 million, including $400,000 by reducing custodial, maintenance and transportation staffers. The district also will close an outdoor learning center and trim board and administrator insurance benefits. Parents at the meeting expressed anger over a $30,000 performance-based bonus given to Avon Superintendent Tim Ogle, who gave $10,000 of his $155,000 salary back in light of the cuts.