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Get ready to see for-profit religious hospitals

Hospitals already operate like for-profit businesses, but now a financial pinch is making more hospitals join their ranks. Aggressive moves by St. Vincent’s parent organization are just the beginning.

Daniels denies trying to censor Indiana universities

Purdue University President Mitch Daniels said Wednesday he never tried to quash academic freedom while serving as Indiana’s governor and criticized an Associated Press report citing emails in which he opposed use of a book by anti-war activist Howard Zinn.

House GOP seeks delay in health care provisions

U.S. House Republicans pressed ahead Wednesday on delaying key components of President Obama’s signature health care law, emboldened by the administration’s concession that requiring companies to provide coverage for their workers next year may be too complicated.

Bomb scare clears local park

Part of Military Park in downtown Indianapolis was closed temporarily Wednesday morning while authorities checked out a “suspicious” backpack. A bomb squad X-rayed the bag, which was described as “heavy,” and determined it was full of clothes.

Speedway blaze destroys building

Firefighters battled a garage fire for nearly 20 minutes Wednesday morning in Speedway. The blaze broke out about 5:45 a.m. in a freestanding garage behind a home in the 5100 block of Patricia Street, near 38th Street and Georgetown Road. The garage and contents were called a complete loss, but no injuries were reported.

Murders up, violence down in city

Indianapolis Police Chief Rick Hite and other city leaders say they plan to update a summer violence-reduction plan issued in June following a recent rise in fatal shootings. Through June 13, there were 68 homicides this year in the city, compared to 46 during the same time a year ago, a 48-percent increase. Nonfatal shootings, however, are down slightly, as are most other types of violent crime. The revised plan will be unveiled Wednesday afternoon.

Stocks edge up as Bernanke reassures on stimulus

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the bank would consider reducing its stimulus program if the economy improves, but emphasized that the reductions were “by no means on a preset course.”

Despite Peyton’s return, Colts ticket value still lags

Peyton Manning’s return is pushing the value of tickets for the Broncos-at-Colts game to twice as high as any other home game. Despite that boost, the Colts are still in the NFL's bottom half in terms of ticket demand on the secondary market.

Critics oppose Carmel gas station planned near aquifer

Citizens Energy Group is leading the opposition to a gas station planned for 146th Street and River Road on the edge of Carmel, saying it is too close to a major source of central Indiana’s drinking water.

Longtime Browning Investments leader stepping down as CEO

Michael G. Browning, who has led the Indianapolis-based real estate development firm since 1981, will maintain his role as chairman of the board. Taking his place as president and CEO is a former executive of the firm.

Proposals for MSA project ranged from $70M to $117M

The city received five proposals to redevelop a portion of the former Market Square Arena site. Here are details of the proposals, including those submitted by developers that weren’t selected.

Rally seeks end to youth violence

Hundreds of people gathered at Veteran’s Memorial Plaza on Monday evening for The Stop the Violence Youth Rally. Organizers began planning the event after the July 4 shooting that killed 16-year-old Monquize Edwards following the downtown fireworks show. At least five young males have been gunned down in Indianapolis this month. Youth leaders say parents need to make an effort to get teens off the streets and into more productive activities.
 

Franklin deals with graffiti issue

Franklin police say the south-side community is having graffiti problems, with some homes being spray-painted multiple times. Police received reports of graffiti on three homes and one vehicle over the weekend, giving the city more than 50 graffiti reports so far this year, compared with five reports in 2011. Most of the incidents involve teenagers painting what they believe are gang symbols, police said.
 

Boyfriend charged with murder

The boyfriend of a young mother found dead late Monday night in a south-side Indianapolis home has been arrested on a preliminary charge of murder. Cory Musick, 23, is being held in the death of 24-year-old Shanna Elmore. Elmore’s body was removed Tuesday morning from a house in the 1800 block of Singleton Road, about eight hours after police were called to the scene. Musick and Elmore, who have two children together, have been involved in numerous domestic disturbances since 2011.