Head of Indiana safety agency resigns after 7 years
The head of Indiana's workplace safety agency has stepped down after seven years in the job, during which the department issued some of the largest safety fines in the state's history.
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Despite deal, taxes to rise for most Americans
While the tax package that Congress passed New Year's Day will protect 99 percent of Americans from an income tax increase, most of them will still end up paying significantly more federal taxes in 2013.
Cliff avoided: Congress staves off tax hikes
Past its own New Year's deadline, a weary Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation to avoid a national "fiscal cliff" of middle class tax increases and spending cuts late Tuesday night in the culmination of a struggle that strained America's divided government to the limit.
Legislator calls for comprehensive look at state gambling policies
New Albany representative says competition from surrounding states threatens revenue Indiana now depends on.
State to challenge court ruling on takeover schools
A judge ruled last month that the state improperly counted enrollment at four troubled schools that were handed over to private operators this school year.
Daniels will start Purdue job without delay
Governor won’t take any time off after Pence is sworn in to lead state.
Pence to consider public-private partnership to finish I-69
Governor-elect anticipates private contractors will play larger role in completing interstate extension.
Bazbeaux founders settle lawsuit
Former husband and wife agree to end joint ownership of pizza restaurant, ending dispute that erupted with opening of Fountain Square sandwich shop.
After cutting debt, Emmis lines up $100M refinancing
The Indianapolis-based media company had been carrying debt far above market rates, some as high as 23 percent. It also was facing tens of millions of dollars in debt maturities in 2013 and 2014.
Ballard nixes new redistricting plan for Council
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard on Friday vetoed a City-County Council redistricting plan, likely setting the stage for a lengthy court battle. He wants to stick with the lines drawn by Republicans in late 2011, before newly elected Democrats took control.
Top 2012 news and newsmakers
Reflect on the biggest business news of 2012 with IBJ‘s complete year-in-review coverage, including a photo gallery, video highlights and A&E recap.
Court rules Duke must cover ice storm costs
The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld state regulators’ rejection of Duke Energy’s bid to pass $11 million in costs it incurred during a 2009 ice storm onto its customers.
Bloomington earns green distinction for city hall
Other than bragging rights and a plaque on the wall, what’s the value of energy and environmental design certification for the city and taxpayers?
Trash pickups delayed due to snow
Some Indianapolis residents are upset that their trash pickups have been delayed while sanitation workers help with snow removal. The Department of Public Works suspended solid waste services Wednesday and Thursday due to the inclement weather. For much of the next week, trash pickups will be delayed by a day, with no pickups scheduled for the Jan. 1 holiday. “We know it is a bit of inconvenience for residents to hold that trash,” said Department of Public Works spokeswoman Lesley Malone.
Bystanders brave lake to rescue driver, child
A woman says she struggled to hold her 5-year-old daughter above water before pushing her to a man who jumped into a frigid lake to help after their SVU left a suburban Indianapolis road. The incident happened just before 12:30 p.m. Thursday when 43-year-old Carrie Mattingly of McCordsville says she hit slush at 116th Street and Hoosier Road in Fishers. Her SUV went out of control and into an old quarry. Multiple bystanders jumped into the water to help rescue the pair. Mattingly and her daughter were taken to an area hospital as a precaution.
Also this week
Radio Radio hosts a Jan. 4 Elvis Birthday Bash with the Danny Thompson Trio, Kenny Dodson and, of course, Bigger Than Elvis. Details here.
“Spank,” a musical parody of “Fifty Shades of Gray,” comes to the Egyptian Room, Jan. 3-5. Details here.
“Stars of the Russian Ballet” perform Jan. 5 at the Palladium. Details here.
The Indiana Repertory Theatre opens “Jackie and Me,” about a boy traveling back in time to meet Jackie Robinson, Dec. 11. It runs through Feb. 16. Details here.
“Guapa”
Jan. 3-20
Phoenix Theatre
As part of the National New Play Network’s Rolling World Premiere series, the Phoenix offers one of the first productions of Caridad Svich’s play about a young woman’s efforts to enter big-league women’s soccer. Details here.
“Jersey Boys”
Jan. 9-20
Murat Theatre
The boys are back in town as the hit musical about the rise and split of the Four Seasons gets a replay. Jukebox musicals don’t get much better than this one, which once again anchors the Broadway in Indianapolis season. Details here.
Emancipation Proclamation
Through March 2
Indiana State Museum
Now that you’ve seen the movie “Lincoln,” why not see one of the original signed copies of the Emancipation Proclamation? The document—which went into effect 150 years ago this month—will be on display at the state museum. It’s one of only 15 signed by President Lincoln. Want more about Abe? Come back after Feb. 9 when “The Lincolns: Five Generations of an American Family” opens, also featuring artifacts from the museum’s Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection. Details here.