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Powerball climbs to $360 million
After weeks of rolling without a winner, the Powerball jackpot has ballooned in time for its Wednesday drawing to an estimated $360 million. It’s considered the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest lottery jackpot in history. The top two all-time jackpots — $656 million from a Mega Millions jackpot and $587.5 million from a Powerball jackpot — were achieved in 2012.
IPS gets 26 superintendent applications
The Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners said Wednesday that it has received 26 applications so far for superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools. The new superintendent, who will replace retired Dr. Eugene White, will be selected before Aug. 5, the first day of the 2013-2014 school year. In February, IPS board members voted Peggy Hinckley in as interim superintendent until a permanent replacement is hired.
Man in critical shape after carjacking
A man was shot twice Wednesday morning at an Indianapolis gas station by a two men who fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. Police say the victim had just pulled up to the pumps at the BP station at West 38th and North Illinois streets about 4 a.m. when the armed men ordered him out of the vehicle and shot him. The victim is in critical condition with gunshots to the stomach. Police found the stolen vehicle on fire several hours later.
Sneak a peek at Noblesville’s long-awaited Riverwalk
Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on a pedestrian path along the White River in Noblesville—a $2 million-plus project that took more than a decade to come to fruition.
Lilly gives $1 million for art museum initiative
The five-year program is designed to transform the Indianapolis Museum of Art into a more visitor-centered institution. The first year will include enhancements to the upcoming Matisse show.
Eco devo veteran takes over Hamilton County Alliance
Former state Department of Commerce Chief Tim Monger took the reins of the economic development group after financial woes forced the organization to reevaluate priorities. He plans an aggressive approach.
State unlikely to act on push for lower booze level for driving
Federal officials are recommending that states reduce the amount of alcohol people can drink and still get behind the wheel. But a key state lawmaker says that’s not likely to happen in Indiana.
Kessler Mansion neighbors balk at business uses
An Indianapolis City-County Councilor is looking into the possibility of zoning violations at the massive north-side property. The mansion will host a camp for entrepreneurs in June.
Home playoff games could help Pacers turn a profit
As the Indiana Pacers draw within one win of their first Eastern Conference final since 2004, the team also draws closer to profitability. So far, the Pacers have hosted five home playoff games. That equates to a significant revenue bump over a non-playoff team.
Developer of Star building dubs project Pulliam Square
The buyer of the Indianapolis Star building has tapped into the newspaper's rich history by naming a mixed-use development to be built on the property Pulliam Square. Eugene C. Pulliam bought the newspaper in 1944 and his family led it for more than 50 years.
National fraternities face more legal risk after court ruling
An Indiana appeals court ruling regarding the death of a Wabash College freshman may force national fraternities to take more responsibility for misconduct at chapter houses.
Indiana BMV ends specialty plate talks with 3 groups
The BMV stopped negotiations with the Indiana Greenways Foundation, the Indiana 4-H Foundation and the Indiana Youth Group.
Ball State: 5 revoked charter schools lose appeals
Ball State University has closed the books on its January decision to pull its sponsorship of seven academically struggling Indiana charter schools.
Talk-radio conservative Abdul slated for WIBC-FM lineup
The commentator has been without local show on commercial radio since 2011. He’ll find a home on WIBC, which also is preparing to fill its vacant position for news director.
Road to reopen after fuel spill
Officials say West 56th Street near Guion Road in Indianapolis is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Wednesday following a fuel leak that closed the road for several days. Some construction and cleanup work will continue in the area. Marathon, which manages the leaking pipeline, is working with state and local authorities to fix the problem. About 21,400 gallons of fuel were recovered. Marathon said there was no threat of soil or water contamination in the area.
Single-vehicle crash claims driver
An Anderson man died early Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash near Sheridan. Dennis Eugene Scott, 45, was driving west on State Road 38 near Six Points Road about 1 a.m. when his truck left the road and rolled several times, ejecting Scott. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Two shot, one stabbed near fairgrounds
Two men were shot and a woman was stabbed near the Indiana State Fairgrounds early Tuesday morning. The men were shot near East 42nd Street and North Crittenden Avenue shortly before 12:30 a.m. Their injuries weren’t believed to be life-threatening. A woman told police she suffered minor stab wounds during a disturbance before the shooting.
Simon shareholders OK CEO’s controversial pay package
The lucrative agreement approved Tuesday leaves in place the element that has created the largest controversy—a $120 million stock retention bonus that David Simon will receive if he stays through July 2019.
Zak Brown turns down IndyCar CEO job
Brown said he instead will relocate in July to England to continue the growth of his Zionsville-based agency, Just Marketing International.