Fate uncertain on Sunday alcohol-sales bill
Supporters of ending Indiana's ban on Sunday retail alcohol sales will have to wait at least another week before knowing whether their effort will advance in the Indiana Legislature.
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Indiana Senate backs cursive writing requirement
Senators voted 36-13 Tuesday in favor of the proposal despite arguments from some senators that it represents an unwarranted mandate from the state on local school districts.
Bill relaxing state superintendent rules advances
The Indiana House has approved a bill that would end the requirement that local school superintendents hold a state superintendent's or teacher's license.
Defense rests in Bales trial after flurry of witnesses
Closing arguments are expected to begin Wednesday afternoon in the federal fraud trial of Indianapolis real estate broker John M. Bales and partner William E. Spencer after the defense raced through seven witnesses Tuesday and early Wednesday.
Pence supports large expansion of voucher program
Pence policy director Marilee Springer told members of the House education committee Tuesday that the governor supports a sweeping package of education changes that would end a one-year waiting period to obtain the scholarships.
UPDATE: Jet trips during affairs were also for business, Marsh testifies
In a day on the witness stand, former Marsh Supermarkets Inc. CEO Don Marsh told jurors during his fraud trial Tuesday that he’s not proud of his extramarital affairs, but he insisted the private jet trips he took to visit his mistresses were business-related.
Indy’s non-pursuit of NBA all-star game remains mystery
The NBA all-star game could deliver a larger economic impact than a Final Four for Indianapolis. Yet the effort to lure the lucrative event to either Bankers Life Fieldhouse or Lucas Oil Stadium is stuck in neutral.
Purdue lands $14.5M to expand nanotechnology portal
Purdue University announced Tuesday that some of its researchers won a five-year, $14.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand the school’s online gateway for instruction, research and simulations in nanotechnology.
Police probe death of pregnant woman
Indianapolis police are seeking suspects in the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old pregnant woman and her fiancé. Whitney Balsley, who was seven weeks pregnant, was shot in the head inside a home in 1800 block of South Drexel Avenue shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday. Gary Rife, 27, also was shot in the head but survived. Police say the incident may have been drug-related. Four other people were in the home when the shooting took place, but no arrests have been made.
Police dog killer gets 12 years
Joseph Turner, who was convicted of shooting an Anderson police dog to death after robbing a bank, was sentenced Tuesday morning to 12 years in prison and six additional years of probation. Turner, 22, pleaded guilty last month to five felonies, including armed robbery, in connection with his Aug. 18 crimes. Turner robbed a PNC branch of more than $2,300 at gunpoint and shot the K-9 officer, named Magnum, while being chased by police.
Denny’s robbery suspect captured
Indianapolis police spent nearly two hours tracking down a man who they say robbed a south-side Denny’s restaurant about 3:15 Tuesday morning. Police said the suspect threatened workers with a weapon resembling a tire iron and took a cash register before fleeing the restaurant near South Keystone Avenue and Interstate 65 in a stolen blue van. The suspect crashed the van about 4 a.m. near Raymond Street and I-65 while being pursued and took off on foot. He was captured an hour later about six blocks from the crash scene.
Finish Line exec resigns after website redesign debacle
Less than three months after a disastrous launch of a newly designed website that cost the retail company $3 million in sales, The Finish Line Inc. has parted ways with its chief digital officer.
MainGate calls audible during blackout, tops sales forecasts
Pregame emergency plans help MainGate Inc. go into scramble mode and keep Super Bowl merchandise shops at the Superdome open even while the lights were out.
Surge in orders boosts Interactive Intelligence revenue
Company profit in the fourth quarter fell to $2.3 million, however, as it spent more to invest in sales, marketing and research and development.
Local tool supplier plans to expand, add 20 jobs
Indianapolis-based Hahn Systems LLC said it will add 20 jobs by 2016 as part of a $900,000 expansion that includes purchasing and equipping a 27,000-square-foot facility.
FBI agent references Brizzi in Bales trial testimony
Federal prosecutors rested their fraud case against John M. Bales and partner William E. Spencer on Monday after a full day of testimony from FBI Special Agent Brian Percival that included several references to former Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi.
Earlier online sales tax collection clears Indiana House
Amazon.com and other online-only retailers would have to start collecting Indiana's 7-percent sales tax this summer under a bill approved overwhelmingly by the Indiana House.
Marsh to call former CEO as first witness
The lead lawyer for Marsh Supermarkets Inc. expects to call Don Marsh as its first witness when the civil trial against him reconvenes Tuesday. The grocery chain alleges that the former CEO used company funds to pay more than $3 million in personal expenses.
Construction
-S&B Construction Group has been awarded the contract to build Self Storage at Anson, a nine-building project totaling 70,000 square feet at Anson in Whitestown. The project is scheduled to open by late August.
-S&B construction Group has completed an 1,800-square-foot build-out for Cellular Sales at Circle Centre mall.
-Kort Builders has completed a 2,400-square-foot build-out for The Mutual Fund Store at 5025 E. 82nd St., Suite 1400.
People
–Jose Kreutz has been named a partner at Thompson Thrift Construction Inc. He previously held the position of senior vice president of business development with the company.
-S&B Construction Group has appointed Chaz Druetzler project coordinator; Brad Holland project manager and superintendent; and Bill Ortego superintendent.