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Contorting bank regulators

A long-time bank observer says regulators are twisting into pretzels to avoid taking over Indiana institutions.

Bela Fleck: The Africa Project

Feb. 19
Clowes Hall

In creating his “Tales from the Acoustic Planet” recordings,
Bela Fleck collaborated on location with musicians from Uganda, Senegal, Madagascar and elsewhere. For this tour, he’s
bringing along kora player Toumani Diabate, guitarists Vusi Mahlasela and D’Gary, and pianist Anania Ngolia. It’s
a world away from anything you hear on Top-40 radio, and it should be an ear-opener. Details here.
 

Loretta Lynn

Feb. 19
Emens Auditorium

Choice 2: If the aforementioned Gretchen Wilson is too in-your-face
for you—and you don’t mind taking a little drive to Muncie—you can see the Coal Miner’s Daughter herself,
living legend Loretta Lynn. Details here.

And if those aren’t enough options, on that same evening you can drive to Evansville
to see Choice 3: Willie Nelson at The Centre. Now, if we could only get the three of them together here for a festival.   

 

Gretchen Wilson

Gretchen Wilson
Feb. 19
8 Seconds Saloon
Love country music? Well, you’ve got a big
choice to make on Friday. Choice 1: You can catch self-proclaimed “Redneck Woman” Gretchen Wilson on tour in support
of her latest album, “I Got Your Country Right Here.” Details on the show here. Or you can go old-school and see …
 

General Growth snubs initial offer from rival Simon

Simon Property Group Inc. will have to wait in line with other potential bidders and raise its offer if it wants to land bankrupt
rival General Growth Properties Inc., the Chicago-based company said in a letter late Tuesday.

Airport ready to embark on redevelopment plan

Indianapolis Airport Authority CEO John Clark revealed Tuesday evening that he is ready to proceed with a plan that could
transform the former terminal site into a hub for urban development.

Earthbound RV plans Marion plant, 300 jobs by 2013

A startup firm that makes fuel-efficient recreational vehicles plans to locate its manufacturing operation in Marion, state
officials announced Tuesday night, creating as many as 300 jobs by 2013.

Lilly settles Arkansas Zyprexa suit for $18.5M

Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Tuesday announced an $18.5 million settlement of a lawsuit with Eli Lilly &
Co. over off-label marketing of the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa.

State lawmakers to probe WellPoint premium hikes

Three WellPoint executives will be on hand Wednesday morning to answer questions about premium increases on its individual
policies, which have risen as high as 39 percent this year.

Pfizer’s Viagra patent partially rejected in Lilly fight

The patent on impotence drug Viagra was partially rejected after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office said it wasn’t different
enough from a Chinese herb known as Horny Goat Weed. The patent was key to an infringement suit Pfizer filed in 2002 against
Eli Lilly and Co. over its rival Cialis drug.

Purdue to get $12M to help small health providers

Stimulus funds will help university’s technical assistance service show doctors and nurses in small groups and in medically under-served areas how to adopt medical-records technologies.

Will 2012 chassis breath new life into IndyCar?

Bold new designs for an open-wheel chassis in 2012 are getting lots of attention from racing insiders. But without better
driver recruitment and marketing, it won’t be enough to save the sport.

Coats says he’s met Indiana’s petition deadline

Former Republican Sen. Dan Coats’ campaign says it has enough petition signatures to put him on Indiana’s May primary ballot
as he seeks the Senate seat Democrat Evan Bayh is leaving.

Shootings kill one, injure another

A pair of shootings Monday night on the west side of Indianapolis that police think could be related left one man dead and
another injured. Police were called to a Taco Bell after a man showed up with gunshot wounds to his head and leg. He told
officers he was a victim of an attempted street robbery and that he fought the suspect for the gun. Later, another man with
a gunshot wound died after being taken to Wishard Hospital. The woman who dropped him off said he was shot near Sheffield
Avenue.

Lawmaker still pushing smoking ban

An Indiana lawmaker continues to push for a bill to ban smoking in most public places in the Hoosier state, despite expected
resistance from Senate leadership. State Rep. Charlie Brown authored the most recent smoking ban bill, which was watered down
by fellow House members. They voted to allow smoking in bars, restaurants, gaming facilities and private clubs. Brown sent
a letter Monday to state senators, urging them to remove those exemptions and pass a comprehensive ban. The bill faces long
odds in the Senate.

Indiana commuters deal with snow

Commuters are still experiencing slick road conditions on some Indianapolis roads. While most of the interstates are in good
shape, many side streets remain snow-covered. The slick conditions led to a pickup truck sliding into the back of a school
bus on Edgewood Avenue near U.S. 31 on Tuesday morning. No children were aboard the bus and no injuries were reported. Fox59
will have more at 4 p.m.