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Truck driver escapes train crash

A semi-truck driver managed to escape injury by fleeing his stuck vehicle moments before a train plowed into it. The accident
happened Tuesday night in Hancock County on County Road 400 near State Road 67. The driver was hauling a load of wooden pallets
to a recycling facility nearby when the truck got stuck on the tracks. Weather conditions may have played a part in the crash.
 

Man shot, killed while in vehicle

A man was shot and killed in his car Tuesday night while stopping to talk to two men on the near-north side. The shooting
happened on 39th Street near Graceland Avenue. A female passenger said soon after the victim stopped his car, one of the men
on the street shot the driver in the chest, killing him. The vehicle rolled down 39th Street, struck a tree and a pole, and
almost hit a pedestrian before coming to rest. The passenger was not hurt, and the victim’s name has not been released.
 

SUV crashes into Red Cross Building

Police arrested a 30-year-old driver after he crashed his SUV into the headquarters of the American Red Cross of Greater
Indianapolis just after 5:30 a.m. Wednesday. Aaron Diemer of Avon, who suffered minor injuries, refused to allow medics to
draw his blood for alcohol testing. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated and for driving while suspended with a prior
conviction. Police say the SUV was going at least 70 mph when it traveled through a median, over a traffic-light control box
and into the empty building at 441 E. 10th St. Fox59 will have more at 4 p.m.
 

Also this week:

Indiana Repertory Theatre presents David Hoppe’s one-person play “After Paul McCartney,” Feb.
24 to March 17. Details here.

Ensemble Music Society presents Brooklyn Rider, performing
music by Philip Glass, John Cage and more, Feb. 24, at the Indiana History Center’s Basile Theatre. Details here.

Indianapolis Museum of Art presents “Heather
Rowe: Tenuous Arrangements,” Feb. 19 to Aug. 1. Details here.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents
“Happy Hour at the Symphony” featuring Time for Three, Feb. 18 at Hilbert Circle Theatre. Details here.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents
“The Troika,” music by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev, Feb. 18 at Hilbert Circle Theatre.
Details here.

Indianapolis International Film Festival presents “William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe,”
Feb. 18 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Tobias Theatre. Details here.

Bioanalytical Systems reports quarterly loss

Bioanalytical Systems Inc., a West Lafayette-based life sciences contract research firm, on Wednesday reported a loss of $1.4
million for its fiscal first quarter.

Carmen Deedy’s “Stories for the Journey Home”

Feb. 20
Indiana History Center

Sometimes authors’ names simply don’t register with readers. In fact,
it wasn’t until I started researching the performer who will be onstage at this Storytelling Arts event that I realized
Carmen Deedy is the author of “The Library Dragon,” a book I had read many times to my kids.

When Deedy
comes to town this weekend, though, the audience should primarily be adults. She’ll be telling “Stories for the
Journey Home,” which presumably concerns her Cuban roots, her emigration to the United States, and her dual heritage.
Details here.

 

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.