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IRL inks moving, scooter sponsor

The Indy Racing League and Firestone Indy Lights recently finalized two new sponsors for the 2009 season—and beyond. DB Schenker is the official freight logistics sponsor of the IRL, and KYMCO USA is…

Fort Wayne mayor wants gambling referendum-WEB ONLY

The city of Fort Wayne is planning another attempt to have a referendum on gambling approved during the special session of the Indiana Legislature, which begins today. Mayor Tom Henry, whose earlier request was ignored during the regular session, says he’ll travel to Indianapolis to personally push for a referendum to see if voters want […]

Six hurt in east-side shooting-WEB ONLY

Six people were injured, two critically, in a shooting late last night near New York Street and Jefferson Avenue on Indianapolis’ east side. Police say a group of people may have been making fun of a mentally challenged man. The man’s friends confronted the group, and were fired upon during the argument. The victims have […]

Fort Wayne wants gambling referendum-WEB ONLY

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry plans another attempt to have a referendum on gambling approved during the special session of the Indiana Legislature. Henry, whose earlier request was ignored during the regular session, says he’ll travel to Indianapolis to push for a referendum to see if voters want a casino in Fort Wayne. The city […]

Memorial service planned for triple-homicide victims-WEB ONLY

Arlington High School is hosting a memorial service from 6-8 p.m. tonight for victims of a triple homicide and their families. Jerromey Wingfield, 22; Shawnice Dunlap, 21; and Devon Bledsoe, 19, were found shot to death Friday in their Cedar Ridge apartment on the far-east side of Indianapolis. A police investigation is ongoing.

Watanabe death shakes life sciences community-WEB ONLY

The unexpected death Tuesday evening of Dr. August “Gus” Watanabe leaves a large hole in the hearts of his friends and in the heart of the life sciences industry in central Indiana. Watanabe died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Brown County cabin, according to the Brown County Sheriff’s Department. Watanabe, 67, was chairman […]

Child killed by lightning on south side-WEB ONLY

A child struck by lightning early this morning on the south side of Indianapolis has died. Jeremiah Miller, 10, and his father, Jeremy Miller, were camping at Mike’s Southport Fishing Lakes, 4141 West Southport Road, and were hit while heading to their car for shelter. Jeremiah suffered burns to his torso and died after being […]

Watanabe death shakes life sciences community-WEB ONLY

The unexpected death Tuesday evening of Dr. August “Gus” Watanabe leaves a large hole in the hearts of his friends and in the heart of the life sciences industry in central Indiana. Watanabe died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his Brown County cabin, according to the Brown County Sheriff’s Department. Watanabe, 67, was chairman […]

Silly season starts early for Danica

Where will Danica Patrick land in 2010? It’s the biggest question this side of who shot J.R.? The reason this issue is intensifying is, her Andretti Green Racing contract—which expires at the end…

Emptying the arts notebook

Some quick notes:

-If you had mixed feelings about the Tony Awards coverage on Sunday (and have a bit of a mean streak in you), then check out this hilariously rude recap from the knuckleheads at Broadway Abridged. And if…

BioCrossroads chairman Watanabe dies-WEB ONLY

Gus Watanabe, the chairman of BioCrossroads Inc., died Tuesday night. The life sciences development group confirmed his death this morning. “We’re incredibly saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague,” said BioCrossroads spokeswoman Lori Leroy. Watanabe, 67, the former president of the research arm of Eli Lilly and Co., joined BioCrossroads as chairman in […]

BREAKING: BioCrossroads chairman dies-WEB ONLY

Gus Watanabe, the chairman of BioCrossroads Inc., died Tuesday night. The central Indiana life sciences development group confirmed his death this morning. “We’re incredibly saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague,” said BioCrossroads spokeswoman Lori Leroy. Watanabe, 67, the former president of the research arm of Eli Lilly and Co., joined BioCrossroads as […]

Indiana treasurer stands by Chrysler fight-WEB ONLY

Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock’s failed quest to stop Chrysler’s bankruptcy proceedings will cost state taxpayers $2 million in legal fees, but he has no regrets about what some saw as a Quixotic effort. That sum is on top of the $5.6 million a road construction fund and pension funds for retired teachers and state troopers […]

Lawmakers set for special session on budget-WEB ONLY

Indiana lawmakers will convene for a special, budget-writing legislative session today that stands to cost taxpayers at least $12,000 a day in a state that has seen its revenue plunge in the past year. The decisions they ponder will involve how billions of taxpayer dollars are to be spent, but there are few signs that […]

FDA panel backs Lilly psychiatric drug for kids-WEB ONLY

Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration said yesterday that three blockbuster psychiatric drugs appear safe and effective for children and adolescents, despite side effects that can increase the risk of diabetes. The FDA’s panel of psychiatric experts voted to approve the use of drugs from AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and Pfizer for treating schizophrenia and […]

Suit accuses Chuck E. Cheese’s of racial bias-WEB ONLY

Three African-American families have filed a civil rights lawsuit accusing children’s restaurant Chuck E. Cheese’s and a former Indianapolis store manager of mistreating them because they are black. The lawsuit filed this week in U.S. District Court alleges Ken McGill, who was a manager at two different stores, refused to serve them, treated them rudely […]

Indiana to get $21M in job-training aid-WEB ONLY

Indiana will receive more than $21 million in additional funds for job training and other services to workers who lose employment due to outsourcing and foreign trade, the U.S. Labor Department said today. Only four states – Michigan, Pennsylvania, California and North Carolina – are receiving more money than Indiana. The funds are part of […]