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Bill seeks Alzheimer’s training for cops
An Indiana lawmaker motivated by a police officer's decision to use a stun gun on a nursing home patient is pushing for police to get training on how to deal with people with Alzheimer's disease. Rep. Bill Friend, R-Macy, said his bill would require officers to undergo six hours of training about Alzheimer's disease and related senile dementia. Indiana police officers already undergo training on autism, mental illness, addictive disorders, mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
Vandals strike west-side vehicles
Indianapolis police found at least 11 vehicles with slashed tires after being called to a west-side neighborhood about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. The vandalism occurred in the first block of South Warman Avenue. Police are seeking witnesses or leads to the crimes.
Two men shot to death on east side
Indianapolis police have identified two men shot to death on the far east side Tuesday night. Dominique Jenkins, 21, and Charles Nelson, 25, were found with gunshot wounds about 6:30 p.m. outside an apartment in the 4000 block of Brentwood Drive near East 42nd Street and North Post Road. Jenkins died at the scene and Nelson died at the hospital. Police are investigating.
Old National buying 24 branches from Bank of America
Bank of America Corp. plans to sell 24 branches in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan with about $779 million in deposits to Old National Bancorp.
WRTV promotes from within to fill news director opening
The local ABC affiliate named Terri Cope-Walton to fill the position that’s been open since November. The station veteran had served as interim news director and previously was assistant news director.
WellPoint draws criticism for California rate increase
WellPoint Inc.’s plan to raise the rates for small employers in California was criticized as unreasonable by the state insurance commissioner, who said customers are being charged this year to cover U.S. health-law fees that won’t begin until 2014.
Area homebuilding hits highest mark since 2008
The number of home construction permits in the Indianapolis area jumped 16 percent last year, marking just the second year-over-year increase in filings since 2005.
Duke Realty sells six-building local office complex
Two Illinois companies have acquired a six-building, 446,000-square-foot Indianapolis office portfolio from locally based Duke Realty Corp. Industry sources say the buildings sold for more than $20 million.
Indy chamber names economic development exec
An Austin, Texas, economic development manager with Indiana roots will soon be in charge of bringing new businesses to Indianapolis.
Super Bowl guru now looking to score Olympic gold for Indy
The Indiana Sports Corp. is making a bold bid to host the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials inside the cavernous Lucas Oil Stadium. And that's just the beginning of the ambitious plans the organization's new CEO is drawing up.
Indiana lawmakers consider looser voucher rules
The proposal sponsored by Republican state Sen. Carlin Yoder of Middlebury would eliminate the requirement that siblings of current voucher students first attend a public school for a year before becoming eligible for the program.
Sprint first carrier to sign on to FM radio service
Sprint on Tuesday announced a preliminary agreement with radio industry representatives that will enable customers to listen to local FM radio stations on their mobile phones. Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan was a key negotiator in making the deal.
More than $2M going to Indy animal welfare efforts
Animal welfare groups in Indianapolis will receive more than $2 million from three foundations to provide spay-and-neuter services and help stray and abandoned animals.
Senators propose guns on campus, expanded access
Sen. Jim Banks of Columbia City has proposed allowing students to carry firearms on Indiana's public university campuses. Sen. Dennis Kruse of Auburn wants a bill that would exempt guns made exclusively in Indiana from federal rules and regulations.
Lawmakers plans to renew bill against same-sex marriage
A proposal to write Indiana's same-sex marriage ban into the state constitution may be on hold as Republican leaders ponder its fate this year, but the House and Senate sponsors are charging ahead anyway.
Drug sold by Lilly caused cancer, women claim at Boston trial
In opening statements Tuesday, a lawyer for Indianapolis-based Lilly told the jury there is no evidence the synthetic estrogen known as DES causes breast cancer in the daughters of women who took it.
Pence picks ex-punter for service
Former Indianapolis Colts punter Hunter Smith will perform with his band at Gov.-elect Mike Pence's inaugural worship service Sunday afternoon at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. Smith has led the country/pop/rock band since 2011. The service is part of a weekend of events that incoming First Lady Karen Pence is coordinating ahead of the Jan. 14 inauguration.
Alleged carjacker dies in accident
A man fleeing the scene of a domestic dispute carjacked a vehicle and then died in three-car accident Monday afternoon in Morgan County. Jeff A. Hopson, 29, of Indianapolis was killed in a three-car accident about 4 p.m. on State Road 67 after allegedly carjacking a silver Buick, stabbing the driver and robbing the victim of $40. The stabbing victim suffered minor injuries. Paul Sharp, 48, who was involved in the subsequent accident, was hospitalized in stable condition with leg, shoulder and head injuries.