Pence names state Rep. Crouch new state auditor
Pence named the Evansville Republican to the statewide post Monday, weeks after his previous pick, Dwayne Sawyer, announced he was stepping down after just four months on the job.
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Area home sales fall for third straight month
Although area sales of existing homes are up 15.4 percent through the first 11 months of the year, the trend has reversed in recent months. Year-over-year sales have fallen in four of the last five months.
Pearson to close major area warehouse with 160 workers
Pearson Education Ltd. plans to shut down a 1.2-million-square-foot book-distribution center in Lebanon next year, costing about 160 workers their jobs.
Federal workers’ pensions targeted in budget deal
Their retirement programs are notably generous compared to the norm in private industry. But for federal workers hired after 2012, the pension program is turning less generous.
Farm Bureau: Ethanol proposal should be scrapped
The organization says corn prices have dropped more than 5 percent since word of the proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule was leaked in October.
Analysis: Timing a question for Pence 2nd-year agenda
Republican Gov. Mike Pence and his team are likely to run into time and space constraints if they push a broad agenda during a short session of the General Assembly.
Pence plans to appoint new state auditor on Monday
The previous auditor, Dwayne Sawyer, announced his resignation last month – effective Sunday – after just three months on the job.
Indiana Film Journalists (including yours truly) pick movie bests for 2013
“12 Years a Slave” tops the list for Indiana Film Journalists Association. See what else made the list—and where I agree and disagree.
Pence: State vying for Boeing airplane facility
Indiana is among 15 states competing for a $10 billion Boeing airplane manufacturing and assembly facility that could employ up to 8,500 workers by 2024.
Ivy Tech to debut new academic model in 2014
Ivy Tech Community College is moving to an automated system to advise students about what classes they need each semester and eliminating their ability to enroll as “undecided.”
IBJ Movie Night: ‘American Hustle.’ Win tickets.
The ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ stars meet the leads from ‘The Fighter’ in David O’ Russell’s look at Abscam.
Bennett finds state-level work with ACT testing
Former Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett has found new work helping to pitch a Common Core test to state education leaders.
Police warn of scam funds
The Noblesville Police Department said citizens should investigate before they donate to any memorial fund claiming to raise money for shooting victim Aubrey Peters. Peters, 16, of Noblesville, was killed Dec. 8. Jacob McDaniel, 20, was arrested after the shooting and charged with reckless homicide. Police say they’ve received notice of several scams using the victim’s name. The only authorized fund is the Aubrey Peters Memorial Art Scholarship Fund administered by the Noblesville School Corp.
Molester sentenced to 100 years
A former juvenile detention center maintenance worker has been sentenced to 100 years in prison for molesting two boys over a five-year period. Dwayne Carter, 53, was sentenced Thursday in Johnson County following a three-day jury trial. Carter was arrested in July 2012.
Apartment fire displaces 10
As many as 10 people were left without a home when a fire destroyed their apartment building Thursday in downtown Anderson. Investigators aren’t sure what caused the blaze, which broke out about 2 p.m. at 233 West 11th St. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross found temporary housing for the displaced residents.
More lanes planned for I-65 near Lafayette
The state highway department is planning to widen an eight-mile section of Interstate 65 near Lafayette to three lanes in each direction.
Simon plans for spinoff get warm reception from Wall Street
After recently stalling on the stock market, shares of Simon Property Group perked up in trading Friday after the massive local firm announced plans to spin off nearly 100 retail centers into a new firm. Analysts approved of the move.
Centaur gift to spur Purdue equine hospital
Purdue University plans to build a $10 million veterinary hospital for horses in Shelbyville, made possible in part by a $2.7 million grant from Indiana racino owner and operator Centaur Gaming.
Cummins plans wellness center for employees
The facility in Columbus would be the first of its kind for the company. Should the concept prove successful, Cummins will consider similar arrangements in other areas with Cummins plants, said Dr. Dexter Shurney, chief medical officer for Cummins.
IT management firm BlackInk plans downtown expansion
Technology management firm BlackInk IT plans to expand its downtown headquarters, adding 30 workers by 2017, the Indianapolis-based company announced Friday morning.