IRL thinking big in China
The Indy Racing League is taking a serious look at holding a race in China as early as 2011. Series officials said there are several good reasons why the league may want to…
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The â??fleeting expletivesâ?? decision
This morning, the Supreme Court said in another of its 5-4 decisions that the federal government has authority
to regulate occasional instances of profanity on broadcast television and radio, called â??fleeting expletives.â??
But the high court also ordered a…
Audiences behaving badly
It happened again on Sunday.
During an intensely delicate — and totally silent — moment in the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of “Rabbit Hole,” an audience member opted to unwrap a piece of candy. Not a get-it-over-with unwrapping, this process took…
In recession, homebuyers’ attitudes shifting-WEB ONLY
The spring selling season is traditionally one of the busiest for area real estate agents, but this year brokers say they’re confronting a new challenge: buyers’ emotions. With the economy in a slump, agents say today’s homebuyers are often protracting negotiations, making extreme low-ball bids and pushing for major repairs and improvements before they’ll sign […]
Colts draft rated above average
Since the Indianapolis Star this morning provided a rather incomplete picture of the Indianapolis Colts’ draft grade, I thought I’d complete the picture.
It’s true that USA Today’s Larry Weisman gave the Colts a…
Construction workers oppose unemployment cuts-WEB ONLY
Thousands of union workers packed the Statehouse yesterday to protest proposed cuts in jobless benefits as lawmakers try to compromise on legislation to fix Indiana’s bankrupt unemployment insurance fund. Republicans who control the Senate have proposed a plan that would increase employer taxes, reduce benefits for most jobless claimants and tighten eligibility standards. Democrats who […]
Steak n Shake, Burger King settle lawsuit-WEB ONLY
Steak n Shake Co. has changed the name of its miniature Steakburgers to settle a trademark-infringement lawsuit brought by Miami-based Burger King Corp. The Indianapolis-based chain was slapped with a lawsuit last month after it unveiled slider-style hamburgers called Steakburger Shots, a moniker Burger King said was “confusingly similar” to its trademarked BK Burger Shots, […]
Pence: Cap-and-trade plan would be costly-WEB ONLY
U.S. Rep. Mike Pence says a proposal by congressional Democrats to regulate gases some blame for global warming could cost the average American household more than $3,000 a year in higher energy costs. Pence, a Republican from Indiana, said Democrats’ proposed cap-and-trade legislation to deal with carbon dioxide emissions would also drive more American manufacturing […]
Some city workers thrive thanks to overtime pay-WEB ONLY
While many central Indiana companies are cutting costs, hundreds of Indianapolis city workers are surviving and even thriving in the recession. They’re raking in millions of dollars in overtime pay. Fox 59 will have more at 10 p.m.
Mayor announces youth-employment initiative-WEB ONLY
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard joined officials from the Indianapolis Private Industry Council and Clarian Health this morning to announce new summer youth employment and education opportunities. The program is supported by federal stimulus dollars distributed through the Workforce Investment Act. A recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found the teenage unemployment rate […]
State health officials prepare for swine flu-WEB ONLY
There have been no confirmed cases of swine flu in Indiana, according to the State Health Department, but officials are sending two flu samples to the Centers for Disease Control for testing. In the meantime, schools and businesses are being asked to review their contingency plans. The health department has more than 650,000 anti-viral doses […]
Officials launching new job fair for Hoosiers-WEB ONLY
Indiana congressman Dan Burton and Marion Mayor Wayne Sebold announced a job fair earlier today and are encouraging area businesses to participate. The 2009 HIRE, or Help Indiana Regain Employment, job fair will be open to any Hoosier seeking employment. It’s scheduled for June 29 at Indiana Wesleyan University’s Indianapolis campus.
Old National profit falls, beats predictions-WEB ONLY
First quarter profit for Old National Bancorp fell 51 percent from the same period a year ago, but the company still managed to exceed analysts’ expectations. The Evansville-based parent of Old National Bank this morning announced profit of $9.4 million, or 8 cents per share – beating analysts’ estimates by 2 cents. Revenue of $107.2 […]
Construction workers oppose jobless-fund plan-WEB ONLY
Construction workers gathered in Indianapolis for a midday rally at the Indiana Statehouse to protest proposed cuts in unemployment insurance benefits. Lawmakers have been trying to come up with a solution for the state’s unemployment insurance fund, which has been paying out hundreds of millions of dollars more in benefits than it has been collecting […]
IU names research affairs director-WEB ONLY
Dr. David S. Wilkes will succeed Dr. Ora Pescovitz as the Indiana University School of Medicine’s executive associate dean of research affairs, the school announced this morning. Wilkes, a professor of biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology and immunology, is also the co-founder of ImmuneWorks Inc., a biotechnology company based in Indianapolis. Wilkes’ research specialty is lung-transplant […]
Old National profit falls, but beats predictions-WEB ONLY
First quarter profit for Old National Bancorp fell 51 percent from the same period a year ago, but the company still managed to exceed analysts’ expectations. The Evansville-based parent of Old National Bank this morning announced profit of $9.4 million, or 8 cents per share – beating analysts’ estimates by 2 cents. Revenue of $107.2 […]
Chrysler gets labor deals in fight for survival-WEB ONLY
It looks like scrappy Chrysler LLC might yet escape the auctioneer’s gavel. The smallest of the three major U.S.-based automakers cleared two major hurdles yesterday in its quest for survival, agreeing on a concession agreement with negotiators for the United Auto Workers and winning ratification of its cost-cutting deal with the Canadian Auto Workers. That […]
More schedule scoops
–Among the performers slated for the yet-to-be-announced 2009/10 Clowes Hall series of concerts: Jazz artist Joshua Redman on Sept. 19, Ballet Hispanico on Oct. 10, a big name country artist and former CMA Male Vocalist of the Year on Nov….
Mass transit potential
For an interesting take on how mass transit could help revitalize Indianapolis, see IBJ reporter Chris Oâ??Malleyâ??s
story this week on the topic. Ball State grad students dreamed up several concepts for plunking new rail
stations along existing…
Construction workers oppose jobless-fund plan-WEB ONLY
Construction workers are gathering in Indianapolis today for a midday rally at the Indiana Statehouse to protest proposed cuts in unemployment insurance benefits. Lawmakers have been trying to come up with a solution for the state’s unemployment insurance fund, which has been paying out hundreds of millions of dollars more in benefits than it has […]