URBAN DESIGN: Minneapolis getting kudos for Indy-like housing policies
Northern city’s headline-grabbing policy isn’t much different than what we’ve already accomplished.
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Drowning in debt, FullBeauty Brands to file Chapter 11
The online retailer of plus-size women’s apparel with a deep history in Indianapolis and nearly half its workers here is attempting to extricate itself from a debt load of $1.3 billion.
Decimation of daily newspapers sets stage for ominous Star sale
Days after Gannett Co. agreed to buy Central Newspapers Inc., parent of The Indianapolis Star and The Arizona Republic, for $2.6 billion in 2000, then-Gannett CEO Doug McCorkindale toured the Indianapolis newsroom and declared, “It’s going to be business as usual, for the most part.” It was the last four words that worried Star staffers—who were […]
Lawmakers want to pay teachers more, but struggle over how to do it
Democrats and Republicans agree—teachers need higher pay. Holcomb But there is little to no agreement about how much higher or how to get dollars directly to teachers, so the issue is shaping up to be one of the major education debates in the Indiana General Assembly this year. Gov. Eric Holcomb’s proposed two-year, $33.8 billion budget […]
MIKE LOPRESTI: Hoosier-packed rivals prepare to do battle
Seven native sons will start when Ball State and Miami take to the hardwood.
Another senior living facility planned for Whitestown
The Whitestown Plan Commission has approved plans for a seven-building senior living center northeast of Main Street and Central Boulevard. The vacant land once was earmarked for a similar facility by another developer.
Gambling bill would allow Terre Haute casino, accelerates timeline for live games at racinos
The bill, filed by Republican Sens. Mark Messmer and Jon Ford, covers a wide range of gambling issues expected to be debated this year.
Airport wants to add FAO Schwarz, MAC cosmetics, others to retail lineup
Airport officials have reached lease agreements covering 19 retailers, the first wave of deals negotiated as part of the airport’s concessions refresh program. The airport authority’s board is set to vote on the contracts Friday.
Lilly wins national award for advancing women in the workplace
The Catalyst Award recognizes companies that excel in addressing recruitment, development and advancement of women. Today, nearly half of Lilly's senior leadership is female, up from 20 percent four years ago.
Former Elbow Room site downtown to house two restaurants
A longtime local chef and his wife plan to open a fast-casual spot for breakfast and lunch, as well as a dinner restaurant. The iconic flatiron building also will include space for private events.
Hogsett kicks off 2019 mayoral campaign with $3.2M war chest
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has a huge fundraising advantage over his Republican challengers, who are starting their campaigns with bank accounts in the four-figure range.
Startup Woven removes resume from hiring process
Woven bills itself as a software company that helps high-growth engineering teams hit ambitious hiring goals. And it recently hit one of its own: closing on its first round of funding.
Fast-growing Activate Healthcare acquired by Denver firm
The Indianapolis-based provider of health clinics for businesses has grown to 250 employees in 10 years. But it recently started looking for another owner.
Panel backs proposal to move up appointing state schools chief
Indiana’s governor would begin appointing the state schools superintendent in 2021 instead of 2025, under a proposal endorsed Wednesday by the House Education Committee. Voters traditionally have elected the superintendent.
From travel to IPOs, here’s how shutdown is upsetting U.S. economy
Delta Air Lines can’t get eight new aircraft in the air. Roughly a million government employees and contractors aren’t being paid. Some Americans who are trying to start small businesses face delays in obtaining information from the IRS.
UPDATE: Former sports anchor for WTTV, WXIN to cover Tampa Bay Rays
Tricia Whitaker, who grew up in Indiana and graduated from IU, announced via social media this week that she had left her job in Indianapolis. On Wednesday, she revealed her next career step.
Legislators try to get tighter grip on virtual charter schools
New proposals stem from recommendations made by education officials, including potential solutions to low test scores and graduation rates, a lack of student and parent participation, and the need to improve their oversight.
Sears to survive after chairman prevails in bankruptcy auction
With a bid of more than $5 billion, Eddie Lampert has won a bankruptcy auction for Sears with a plan that will keep the retailer in business and seek to save tens of thousands of jobs.
Senators ask FDA to update rules on CBD, hemp products
Congress legalized the production and sale of industrial hemp and hemp derivatives, including CBD. But FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has restated his agency’s stance that CBD is a drug ingredient and therefore illegal to add to food or health products without his agency’s approval.
Indiana lawmaker seeks tighter management of veterans fund
Republican Rep. Randy Frye, of Greensburg, submitted a bill Thursday that would make Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs employees ineligible for grants from the Military Family Relief Fund and would firmly cap the lifetime amount a person could receive at $2,500