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EASY TARGETS?-WEB ONLY
Not so long ago, most Indiana public companies were firmly in control of their destinies. Now after seeing their stock prices plunge, many would be little more than sitting ducks were outsiders to launch takeover bids. If anybody’s still got the money and chutzpah to buy, that is. “The year will be dominated by buyers with […]
IRL focus of Bush report, TV ad
The Indy Racing League made Pres. George W. Bush’s final report, highlighting his eight-year term’s accomplishments and results. On page 26 of the report, Bush writes about his work with renewable energies. The…
Indians stock takes hit
Despite year-over-year revenue gains and robust earnings, it appears the economy might have finally caught up with the Indianapolis Indians. For years, this AAA baseball franchise has steamed along with solid attendance and…
Beckmann Theatre folds
The Beckmann Theatre–named for Robert D. Beckmann Jr., first president of the Arts Council of Indianapolis–announced today that it will cease operations.
“Given the current economic climate and competition for entertainment dollars and sponsorships, the Beckmann Theatre has made the…
American Cabaret in transition
UPDATE: More news from ACT.
The changes at American Cabaret Theatre go well beyond cancelling a single production (see original post below). Information released today states that the company is under new management and will leave its home at the Athenaeum.
Shannon…
UPDATE: Indiana judge revokes Schrenker’s license-WEB ONLY
An Indiana administrative law judge agreed to permanently revoke the insurance license of Marcus Schrenker, the financier who is also accused of faking his death in a plane crash in Florida. Judge Doug Webber told attorneys from the Indiana Department of Insurance, who brought charges against Schrenker, to draft an order that would revoke the […]
Group plans police museum
Turns out the window message in an old warehouse across from Conseco Fieldhouse is teasing a proposed police museum. The interactive museum, dubbed Cop City,…
Historic preservationists choose Indianapolis-WEB ONLY
Indianapolis will host the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual convention in 2013, the Washington, D.C.-based organization said Thursday. The conference is expected to attract 2,500 visitors and generate $2.5 million in spending, according to the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association. The gathering in Indianapolis will be a first for the NTHP, which has been […]
New Daniels appointment has controversial past-WEB ONLY
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has appointed former Internal Revenue Service chief Mark W. Everson to head up the state’s Department of Administration, replacing Commissioner Carrie Henderson. Henderson, the department’s commissioner since mid-2006, will move to the state’s Family and Social Services Administration to become director for compliance. The appointments were announced this afternoon. Everson, 54, […]
EPA looking at changes planned by IDEM-WEB ONLY
Federal officials want to talk to Indiana Department of Environmental Management officials about plans to dissolve the agency’s enforcement office and other proposed enforcement changes. Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator Bharat Mathu said in a letter to IDEM that his office wants to talk about the changes to determine their impact on federal programs. Environmental […]
UPDATE: ITT in ‘near-ideal’ environment-WEB ONLY
A tight job market helped ITT Educational Services Inc. post financial results this morning that would make most public companies envious. For the period ending Dec. 31, the Carmel-based technical school operator reported fourth quarter revenue of $279.8 million, up from $230.4 million the same period the prior year. ITT posted a $63 million profit […]
Report uncovers financial woes at charters-WEB ONLY
Three out of 16 charter school sponsored by Mayor Greg Ballard spent more money than they took in during their most recent fiscal year, according to a report the city released this morning. Fountain Square Academy, Christel House Academy and Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter School all overspent revenue during the 12 months ended June 30, dipping […]
Pilot accused of fraud in federal court-WEB ONLY
The Hamilton County pilot accused of faking his own death appeared in federal court this morning. But a public defender says Marcus Schrenker, 38, isn’t mentally competent to stand trial. Schrenker’s attorney has asked a Florida federal judge to order a mental evaluation. Investigators say the Carmel investment adviser intentionally crashed his airplane in the […]
Indianapolis airport director Kish to depart-WEB ONLY
Indianapolis Airport Authority honcho John J. Kish is flying south, leaving his current position in April to oversee development of an arena in downtown Evansville. The Evansville Redevelopment Commission voted to hire him yesterday. Kish, 54, oversaw construction of the airport’s $1.1 billion midfield terminal project, which opened in November. Before becoming executive director of […]
South-side fire station prepares to close-WEB ONLY
Officials from the Indianapolis Fire Department and the Department of Public Safety will hold a meeting tonight as they prepare to close Fire Station 26, 1080 E. Hanna St. City-County councilors and firefighters already have been informed that the closure is imminent. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Perry Township Government […]
Celadon sees revenue slide with demand-WEB ONLY
Indianapolis-based Celadon Group Inc. yesterday reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $119.6 million, a nearly 14-percent decline from the same period last year. Profit was unchanged, at $1.7 million for both the 2008 and 2007 quarters. Celadon’s latest fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31. CEO Steve Russell said the trucking company is feeling the effects of the […]
Students robbed at east-side bus stops-WEB ONLY
Several students were robbed at gunpoint this morning as they waited for school buses at three east-side stops. The incidents occurred between 6:40 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. A 16-year-old reported being held up at a stop near East 42nd Street and North Ridgeview Drive in Lawrence, then robberies were reported on East 39th Street near […]
Analyst: ITT in ‘near-ideal environment’-WEB ONLY
A tight job market helped ITT Educational Services Inc. post financial results this morning that would make most public companies envious. For the period ending Dec. 31, the Carmel-based technical school operator reported fourth quarter revenue of $279.8 million, up from $230.4 million the same period the prior year. ITT posted a $63 million profit […]