New state child services chief aims to cut burnout
Mary Beth Bonaventura takes over an agency marked by high caseworker turnover and roiled by news investigations into its handling of abuse and neglect cases.
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Southern Indiana officials renew opposition to bridge tolls
Officials in southern Indiana are proposing their state pay Kentucky's unfunded share of construction costs to avoid tolls on two new bridges linking the states over the Ohio River.
New Indiana child services chief aims to cut burnout
The incoming director of the Indiana Department of Child Services says her goals include figuring out how to reduce caseworker burnout and working with the Legislature to improve the agency's operations and the welfare of children.
Group seeks changes in Purdue discipline policies
The American Association of University Professors has sent a string of letters in the past year criticizing the university's due process and asking university President Mitch Daniels to institute changes to policies they say often make administrators judge and jury.
Beauty industry decries bill to eliminate licenses
Indiana Senate Bill 520 would create a committee to review state-issued professional licenses and possibly eliminate them.
Proposed $300M Anderson reservoir sparks concerns
Madison County officials say the proposed Mounds Lake Reservoir in Anderson would improve flood control, create prime real estate and boost economic development.
Indiana union membership at lowest level in 24 years
Experts say that former Gov. Mitch Daniels' decision to end collective bargaining for state workers in 2005 contributed to the drop.
Critics conference journal #3: Cole Porter Room, IRT and Columbia Club shine
Sometimes, in looking at the artwork, we forget to admire the frame.
Fishers man faces federal wire fraud charges
A Fishers man has been charged with wire fraud in an alleged scheme to defraud area organizations and businesses of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Bloomington council OKs revised parking meter plan
The Bloomington City Council voted 6-3 in favor of the downtown parking plan, which was revised following opposition from local business owners.
Comcast gun-commercial ban hits Indiana gun stores
A decision by Comcast Corp. to ban commercials touting firearms and ammunition has left some Indiana gun store owners searching for new ways to advertise their products.
New Indiana Dem chairman seeks rebuilding this year
The Indiana Democratic Party's new chairman says his party needs to spend the coming year rebuilding and reorganizing after mixed success in 2012.
BMV to close on Good Friday
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is reminding motorists that all of its license branches will be closed March 29 in observance of Good Friday. Most license branches will resume normal business hours the following day.
Pacer trading tickets for blood
Before the Indiana Pacers tip off against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, the team’s star center will pass out free tickets to upcoming games to every blood donor. The Roy Hibbert Blood & Bone Marrow Drive runs until 3 p.m. at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse. Hibbert hopes to attract at least 300 donors.
Armed robber abducts store customer
A man robbed a convenience store south of Greenwood early Friday morning, then forced a customer to drive to Indianapolis at gunpoint. New Whiteland police said the gunman stole less than $1,000 from the Shell/Circle K gas station at U.S. 31 and Tracy Road during the 1 a.m. holdup. He released his hostage unharmed near the Interstate 70 and Harding Street interchange. Police have clear video footage of the suspect.
Schools use IU basketball team as classroom tool
Elementary school teachers in Bloomington are incorporating Indiana University basketball players into their lesson plans, including No. 4 Victor Oladipo. The top-seeded Hoosiers play their opening round NCAA tournament game Friday afternoon.
IU rips page from Butler playbook, uses hoops to raise brand
From IBJ's The Score: IU is launching an aggressive marketing campaign in places like Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. While the players and coaches aren't talking about the Final Four, IU's marketers have plans in place.
Two of city’s largest credit unions set to merge
Horizon One Federal Credit Union, founded in 1949 to serve General Motors metal-stamping plant employees in Indianapolis, is merging with Financial Center Credit Union.
Four-week average for jobless claims hits 5-year low
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid barely changed last week, while the average over the past month fell to a fresh five-year low.
ExactTarget stock sluggish 1 year after IPO, but analysts bullish
Analysts remain bullish on the Indianapolis-based email marketing firm despite its sluggish stock price, due to the company’s strong revenue and aggressive investment in research and acquisitions.