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A Zionsville man accused of bludgeoning his ex-wife to death made his first court appearance this morning and faces murder charges. Police say Michael Stayer, 31, attacked his ex-wife in her Whitestown home last week with a blunt object, possibly a hammer or a tire-iron. Beth Stayer, 34, died the next day at Methodist Hospital. […]
Were Goodyear officials and Jeff Gordon just blowing smoke after the most recent tire test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
Some NASCAR followers think so. More than a few fendered car fans want to…
BioCrossroads has named the dean of the Indiana University School of Medicine as its interim chairman. Dr. Craig Brater will serve in place of Dr. Gus Watanabe, who died last week. BioCrossroads promotes and invests in life sciences businesses in central Indiana. Brater will serve as interim chairman until the BioCrossroads board of directors meets […]
I was asked yesterday about the paving timeline at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Speedway officials have graciously provided me with the correct timeline. And since the track’s condition is an important part of the Goodyear tire story at last year…
All the dialogue in the previous post about David Letterman’s apology to Sarah Palin sent me searching for previous comedian apologies. Here are some I found:
Jamie Fox to Miley Cyrus.
Bill Maher to Pope Benedict
Al Franken to John…
Two chemistry professors at IUPUI are laboring to create the McDonald’s of research laboratories – low-cost and all over the world. Bill Scott and Martin O’Donnell have started a project called Distributed Drug Discovery, trying to lure in researchers and students at universities around the globe to collaborate over the Internet to discover new drugs. […]
Tomato growers will have their moment in the spotlight at this year’s Indiana State Fair. The fair this year is celebrating the “Year of Tomatoes” with events each day featuring the Indiana fruit. Highlights will include the largest tomato contest – open to fruits weighing five pounds or larger – and a salsa recipe contest. […]
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson and Indiana Live Casino in Shelbyville are hoping for a financial bailout from lawmakers debating the state budget in a special session at the Indiana Statehouse. But with many legislators intent on keeping secondary issues from muddying up budget talks, gambling interests might be facing long odds. Hoosier […]
Lucas Oil Stadium has made the cut of stadiums to be considered for a U.S. bid to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup soccer tournaments. The list this week of possible sites to be included in the U.S. bid was trimmed from the original 58 candidates released in April to 45 sites in 37 […]
A proposal to help a struggling Indianapolis sports board hit a legislative speed bump today, while a plan to move a Gary casino seems to have reached a dead end. The Democrat-led House Ways and Means Committee made several changes to Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels’ plan to help the Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board, which runs […]
Lucas Oil Stadium has made the short list for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. Well, the one-year-old retractable-roof stadium actually made a shortened list.
The list this week of possible…
IBJ staff Indiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Atterholt will leave his post to fill a vacancy on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Gov. Mitch Daniels’ office announced yesterday. Atterholt, a former Republican state legislator from Indianapolis, will replace Greg Server, another former legislator, who resigned after serving a four-year term. Replacing Atterholt will be Carol Cutter, […]
Police are searching for clues after a man was shot to death yesterday on the near-north side of Indianapolis. Officers were called to the 3100 block of Broadway Street by neighbors who said they heard shots fired. The unidentified victim was pronounced dead just minutes after officers arrived.
Goodyear officials today will continue preparing for the July 26 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway by running another round of tire tests. It’s the fourth time the company has come to Indianapolis for testing this year, and the sixth time since last year’s race. Tire issues plagued the 2008 race, forcing caution flags every […]
An Indianapolis mother faces child neglect charges after she allegedly abandoned her 11-year-old daughter on a city street. Police say Deborah Mathis, 32, left her daughter on the corner of 30th Street and Lafayette Road late Sunday night. Mathis reportedly told police that she was “trying to teach her daughter to be brave.”
Companies with a Facebook presence may now be vulnerable to so-called cybersquatters if they failed to register a new user name as part of a policy introduced by the popular networking site. Facebook on Saturday began allowing users to select personalized, easy-to-remember Web addresses that incorporate their own names, nicknames or trademarks. The new usernames […]
The public has until June 26 to comment on the state unemployment agency’s strategic plan to use federal funds to find jobs for Indiana workers. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development has posted the plan at www.in.gov/dwd/2540.htm. It invites the public to submit comments to [email protected]. The U.S. Department of Labor requires all states to […]
Goodyear officials in town today for their final tire test before the July 26 Brickyard 400 think they have the problem solved that caused their tires to shred during last year’s race.
While NASCAR…
Industrial production tumbled a larger-than-expected 1.1 percent in May as the recession crimped demand for a wide range of manufactured goods, including cars, machinery and household appliances. The Federal Reserve’s report today showed production at the nation’s factories, mines and utilities has fallen for seven straight months. Output also turned out to be a bit […]
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After a few days of back-and-forthing, David Letterman has offered an on-air apology to Sarah Palin for a joke he made referencing her daughter. In case you missed it, here’s…
