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Marion County library may close six branches
The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library could close up to six branches or reduce their hours in order to close a budget
shortfall.
Financial backer agrees to drop suit against Lauth
Affiliates of Lauth’s largest financial backer, Inland American Real Estate Trust in Chicago, agree to dismiss their suit
against
the Indianapolis-based
developer, and also withdraw a request to have a Chapter 11 trustee appointed.
UPDATE: Steak n Shake shareholders OK name change
Steak n Shake Co. shareholders on Thursday approved changing the parent company’s name to Biglari Holdings Inc. Shares
begin trading under the new name on Friday.
South-side landfill gets OK to grow
Residents on Indianapolis’ south side say they're not done fighting a proposed landfill expansion in Decatur Township.
The development commission approved a request to rezone land near Kentucky Avenue and Interstate 465, close to the White River.
An existing landfill would be expanded by more than 200 acres. South Side Landfill Inc. said it will install a berm, slurry
wall and a buffer zone of agricultural land to keep trash residue from leaking into the river. The issue heads to the City-County
Council.
Chief Justice Roberts as cultural weathervane
A law school dean says people bring their ideologies to the law, not the other way around.
Gordon Hayward answer to Pacers’ prayers
If Butler sophomore Gordon Hayward declares himself eligible for this year's NBA draft, there are lots of reasons for
the Pacers to take him with the No. 10 selection.
Man living in barn dies in fire
Fire investigators have identified the victim in a Thursday morning fire as Joseph Woodruff. Investigators say he was living
in a barn behind the family home on Pendleton Pike in Lawrence. A 911 call for help came in just before 7 a.m. and firefighters
were on the scene minutes later. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
Father in custody after family attacked
An east-side Indianapolis father turned himself in after his two daughters and wife were attacked late Wednesday night. Keith
Hone, 41, was arrested for attempted murder. Investigators say a 17-year-old girl ran out of the North Harbison Avenue home
with a knife in her back and went to a neighbor’s house. The teen’s 15-year-old sister and 36-year-old mother,
who were beaten, followed behind. All three were taken to the hospital in stable condition. Fox59 will have more at 4 p.m.
Steak n Shake CEO woos investors in New York City
Steak n Shake Co. doesn't operate a single restaurant in New York City, where it is hosting its annual meeting Thursday.
But the world financial capital is chock full of high-profile investors intrigued by Steak n Shake CEO Sardar Biglari's
plans to harvest cash from the 485-location restaurant chain and deploy it on other investments.
Catholic schools get final OK to become charters
The City-County Council gave its official blessing to two Catholic schools in poor neighborhoods converting into secular charters;
they will receive new names by fall.
New jobless claims increase unexpectedly
The Labor Department said Thursday that first-time claims increased by 18,000 in the week ending April 3, to a seasonally
adjusted 460,000.
Dawn Food closing 160-worker bakery in Crown Point
Dawn Food Products Inc. says the northwest Indiana bakery will close in phases until being shut down by the end of August.
The Jackson, Mich.-based company says it decided to close the bakery to increase efficiency and that it would expand operations
elsewhere.
Roberts: Inability to compromise stops consensus
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts’ remarks came Wednesday during a talk at the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.
City’s No. 2 real estate agency changes brands
Century 21 Realty Group is now Prudential Indiana Realty Group, affecting 418 agents in 12 offices around Indiana.
Shelbyville insulation company laying off 100 workers
Knauf Insulation will idle employees in June for at least six months, as demand for its building products remains soft.
Indiana hiring 2,000 workers ages 18-24 for summer
Indiana's Young Hoosiers Conservation Corps is accepting applications for about 2,000 summer jobs with the Departments
of Transportation and Natural Resources.
Louisiana gets $20M in Lilly drug settlement
Louisiana was one of 13 states that filed individual suits in state courts over allegations that Lilly pushed Zyprexa for
uses that had not been approved by federal regulators.
Women’s Fund sets $20 million goal for endowment
The Women’s Fund of Central Indiana recently completed an endowment drive that raised $7 million, making the endowment one
of the largest of its kind in terms of assets.
Athletic entrepreneur helps clients build camaraderie, improve leadership
Deseri Garcia’s Vida Aventura consulting firm uses challenge courses, other unusual techniques to improve teamwork, morale.