Governor calls wind gust that toppled stage a ‘fluke’
Gov. Mitch Daniels said precautions were taken before the storm, but no one could have foreseen such a strong gust focused in one place.
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Foreign students fear impact of new immigration law
The law that took effect July 1 states that "public assistance" for postsecondary education is only available to U.S. residents or "qualified aliens."
UPDATE: Tragedy prompts fair to cancel some events
Fair organizers plan to reopen Monday with a memorial service for the victims.
State Fair stage collapses, leaving 5 dead, 40 injured
Strong winds caused the stage rigging for an outdoor concert to collapse, trapping fans.
City chamber of commerce, Develop Indy might merge
Chamber Chairman John Neighbours said he "wouldn't rule out" combining the economic development groups.
Anthem not quite so dominant
Revised Insurance Department data show the Indianapolis-based carrier claims about 60 percent of the individual health insurance market in Indiana, down from a previously reported 65 percent.
Stock market finishes wild week on an up note
A rebound in retail sales in July helped the stock market push higher Friday. The week has been marked by seesaw trading.
IU Health fights Franciscan over family doc
IU Health Morgan Hospital sued Dr. Dianna Boyer on Aug. 3 to stop her from moving her practice to a facility Franciscan St. Francis Health is building in Martinsville.
Survey: Social media pays off
If there’s one thing most small-business owners don’t have in abundance, it’s time. But investing more of that precious resource in social media appears to be worth the effort—if it’s done right.
Districts shift to digital reading
Local school districts are embracing technology and ditching traditional textbooks. Beech Grove City Schools is among the districts phasing in thousands of tablet computers. The system is ordering 3,000 Android tablets for every student. Meanwhile, Center Grove next week will receive a visit from the Digital Bookmobile, an 18-wheel tractor-trailer that teaches students how to download eBooks and audio books as well as use iPhones, iPads and tablets.
Possible rape investigated at high school
Indianapolis police detectives are investigating the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl by a 14-year-old boy at Arsenal Technical High School. Officers who swarmed the school at about 5 p.m. Thursday handcuffed a male student and placed him in a squad car. Police said the boy has not been arrested and no charges have been filed. The teens were released to their parents.
Two women die in triple shooting
A triple shooting on the southeast side of Indianapolis early Friday morning resulted in the deaths of two women. Mary Swift, 37, died on the scene and 33-year-old Kelly Jinks died at Wishard Hospital. The third victim, Ronald Kortz II, 40, is in critical but stable condition at Wishard. The shootings occurred in an alley in the 1700 block of South State Avenue at about 1:30 a.m. Edward Lay, 37, was preliminarily charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Witnesses say the shootings stemmed from an argument over the volume of a stereo.
Local bar ordered to pay $45,000 to fired worker
The Wild Beaver Saloon in Broad Ripple agreed to the payment as part of a settlement reached Thursday. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued the bar for allegedly firing the female employee because of her pregnancy.
Gleaners to benefit from Taste of the NFL
Gleaners Food Bank will be the primary recipient of a major Super Bowl fund-raiser, Taste of the NFL. The event will be Feb. 4 at Gleaners’ headquarters and warehouse, 3737 Waldemere Ave. Last year in Dallas the event raised $1 million for hunger-relief charities in NFL cities, said Linda Bendt, spokeswoman for the Minneapolis-based organization. […]
U.S. stocks open higher after positive retail report
A strong report on retail sales in July helped send U.S. stocks higher early Friday after a week of record-setting losses and gains on Wall Street.
Baker & Daniels in merger talks with Minneapolis firm
Indianapolis’ second-largest law firm could complete a deal with Minneapolis-based Faegre & Benson LLP in October. A need to get larger and to establish a regional presence is fueling the talks.
United Way turns to coupons to lure donors
In a promotion fit for the economy, United Way of Central Indiana will try to lure donors by offering them access to discounts from national and local retailers.
Gen Con Indy convention scores record attendance
Gen Con Indy, one of the city’s largest annual conventions, drew a record 36,733 unique visitors to this year's event, organizers announced Thursday.
Judge weighs request to block Indiana voucher program
Marion Superior Court Judge Michael Keele said he would rule early next week on a request from a group of teachers and religious leaders backed by the Indiana State Teachers Association to issue a preliminary injunction keeping the law from taking effect.
