IU Foundation buys Indiana Landmarks’ canalside offices
The Indiana University Foundation will move its Indianapolis staff from an office on North Meridian Street.
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Teen dies in apparent game of ‘chicken’
Indianapolis police said 13-year-old Hadleigh Cave has died from her injuries after being struck by a car late Friday night on the southeast side. Police say the girl, along with three other teenagers, had apparently been playing a game of “chicken” near Franklin and Thompson roads by darting in front of passing vehicles. The driver who struck Cave drove away from the scene, the other children said.
Person shot in Mexican eatery
Indianapolis police are searching for the person who shot a man inside a Mexican restaurant early Monday morning. The victim was playing pool inside La Favorita at 71st Street and Michigan Road when a shooter opened fire through a window, hitting the man at least three times in the arm and leg. The victim was taken to the hospital but was expected to survive. Police said they have no suspects.
Driver crashes after four-county chase
A driver led Indianapolis police on a four-county, high-speed chase early Monday morning. Police tried pulling over a man driving a red car with Florida plates just after midnight near Bluff Road and Troy Avenue, but he led them on a chase down State Road 37 into Johnson, Morgan and Monroe counties. He eventually was apprehended by a police dog after crashing and trying to flee the scene on foot. The driver, who has multiple outstanding warrants on record, was taken to a Bloomington hospital with dog bites.
Danica’s recent NASCAR success raises questions
On Saturday, IndyCar star Danica Patrick notched the highest placing ever for a woman in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Speculation about a jump to NASCAR's highest platform, Sprint Cup, is already heating up.
City launching mobile app for potholes, other problems
The city of Indianapolis plans to launch a free application for Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches that will allow residents to report potholes, high weeds or stray dogs as they spot them.
Three local companies make most-admired list
Simon Property Group Inc., WellPoint Inc. and Brightpoint Inc. of Indianapolis, and Columbus-based Cummins Inc. made Fortune's annual list of 350 companies, released Monday.
Indianapolis hopeful it can retain Big Ten tournaments
The contract between Indianapolis and the Big Ten expires in 2012, and officials from the conference’s 11 universities are beginning the process to select a future host for the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
Startup activity sputtering in Indiana, report says
Kauffman Foundation’s latest index ranks Indiana among the lowest in the weakest region of the country.
Homeless-aid group up and running in Indianapolis
A fast-growing national organization that gets homeless people involved in running is expanding to Indianapolis.
Pay TV battle turning bitter; no agreement reached
A battle over fees between Dish Network and television station owner Lin TV Corp. caused 27 stations, including two in Indianapolis, to go dark for Dish subscribers Saturday.
Indiana Gov. Daniels wins Oregon straw poll
Oregon Republicans attending the annual Dorchester Conference in Seaside, Ore., say they would vote for Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels as a presidential candidate, while former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin came in third.
Transition-to-teaching students find few jobs
An Indiana Department of Education report shows less than 40 percent of those who completed the transition-to-teaching programs in 2008-2009 were working in Indiana schools last year.
Democrats try to explain boycott in Web meetings, calls
As pressure mounts for Indiana Democrats to end their Statehouse boycott and get back to work, some members of the exiled caucus are holding town hall meetings to explain to their constituents why they are holed up in an Illinois hotel.
Pharmacist accused of netting $3.5 million through fraud
A Terre Haute pharmacist faces a possible 10-year prison sentence if convicted of health care fraud and money laundering in a scheme that netted him more than $3.57 million.
Convention to cancel if immigration bill passes
An Arizona-style proposal to crack down on illegal immigration has sparked protests from convention groups who say they'll avoid Indianapolis if the measure becomes law.
Group’s demolition plan draws ire of preservationists
A proposal by Keep Indianapolis Beautiful to bulldoze four century-old homes near Fountain Square has sparked a battle between the neighborhood beautification group and some of its typical allies: historic preservationists.
Bone in Avon park left by rescue team
A human jawbone found in an Avon park was left accidentally by a search-and-rescue team conducting a recent training exercise. A worker at Washington Township Community Park about 10 miles west of Indianapolis discovered the bone in an open grassy area last week. The discovery launched a police investigation.
Flooding concerns continue
A warm front brought rains to central Indiana that are expected to last until Saturday, raising more flooding concerns in certain areas. Rainfall of 2 inches or more is expected, with strong storms predicted for Saturday morning. Current predictions have the White River entering flood stage on Sunday about 9 a.m., according to the Indianapolis Department of Public Works.