Lucases put imprint to Hilbert mansion
Forrest and Charlotte Lucas kept original touches including a painting with original owner Steve Hilbert holding a spear, but otherwise aimed to make the mansion more casual. (with 360-degree photos)
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Remodeling rebounds as homeowners opt to fix what they have
More homeowners are taking the plunge on pricey home remodeling projects—ranging from kitchens, bathrooms and basements to outdoor living areas and whole-house makeovers—after a roughly five-year lull that began with the housing downturn.
MotoGP race gets first two-time winner
Dani Pedrosa on Sunday became the first multiple winner of the MotoGP motorcycle race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Spanish rider also won the Indianapolis Grand Prix in 2010. Pedrosa led the fifth annual race the entire way after starting at the pole.
Anderson police dog dies after shooting
The Anderson Police Department has lost its second police dog in as many months. The dog, named Magnum, was shot in the head Saturday while chasing a bank robbery suspect. He had to be put to sleep Monday morning. The man accused of shooting Magnum, Joseph Turner, 22, is being held in the Madison County jail. Another Anderson K-9 officer, Kilo, died in July after being hit during a shootout in Pendleton.
Carmel named ‘Best Place to Live’
Carmel has been named the “Best Place to Live in America,” by Money magazine, the publication announced Monday morning in a ranking of the country’s best small cities. The city of 80,100 just north of Indianapolis was praised for its strong economy, affordable homes, low taxes, excellent schools, bike paths and the new performing arts center. Neighboring Fishers was the only other Indiana city on the list, ranking 12th.
History on the block: 5111 N. Meridian St.
Both the exterior and interior of this French chateau-style mansion at 5111 N. Meridian St. need significant TLC to restore its former grandeur.
Indiana State Fair falls short of attendance goal
This year’s Indiana State Fair drew 853,941 visitors during a 17-day run that ended Sunday, falling short of its attendance goal by about 20,000 people. The fair had aimed for overall attendance of 875,000, a figure based on the average number of visitors the past five years.
Local buyers plan revamp for vacant Consolidated Building
Two local buyers hope to revitalize a 15-story downtown landmark that has confounded redevelopment attempts since its last tenants departed in the late 1990s.
A new Last Resort for downtown Indy dining
The privately held casual dining chain Dick's Last Resort plans to open along Maryland Street just west of Illinois Street.
WellPoint competitor Aetna to buy Coventry for $5.6B
Aetna joins rivals WellPoint Inc. and Cigna Corp. in making big acquisitions as the U.S. government expands medical coverage.
Florida firm takes majority ownership in Remy
A Florida title insurer and mortgage service has increased its ownership of Pendleton-based manufacturer Remy International Inc. to 50.2 percent.
History points to worse-than-expected year for crops
U.S. corn farmers, who've been hurt by the worst drought in a generation, are likely to harvest smaller crops than the government forecast this month, based an analysis of dry spells in the past 42 years.
Fate of theme park remains on roller coaster ride
Efforts to reopen a closed Kentucky amusement park have taken a roller coaster ride for three summers, and now there's a new twist as the state seeks out more would-be operators even as a group of local business leaders floats a proposal to revive the attraction.
You-review-it Monday: Indy Fringe, GenCon and more
Downtown was dominated by GenCon and MotoGP. Mass Ave. was taken over by Indy Fringe. Did you embrace or avoid?
Ball State targets N.J. to diversify student body
Ball State University's year-old campaign to recruit students from New Jersey will bring just a handful of Garden State freshmen to the Muncie campus this year, but officials say they are looking long-term.
Candidates for governor take light approach in ads
John Gregg and Mike Pence don’t hold back while campaigning, but television ads have offered little of substance.
Business down at produce stands, but farmers persevere
Recent rains boost production for some, while others import produce from regions of state not as hard hit.
At Home Quarterly: Marketplace stats
See Indianapolis-area home sales, mortgage rates, demographic trends and neighborhoods. Also included are the most expensive home sold this year and examples of what $750,000 can buy.
Apartment fire blamed on lightning
Lightning is likely to blame for a fire at a northwest-side apartment complex, officials say. The blaze broke out at Deer Cross Apartments, near Eagle Creek Parkway and 38th Street, about 6:15 p.m. Thursday. No injuries were reported. At least one unit suffered fire damage and the other 11 were damaged by smoke and water.
Police seek carjacking suspects
Indianapolis police are looking for two suspects believed to be involved in a string of carjacking incidents that resulted in the theft of at least four vehicles. The crime spree began about 3:30 a.m. Thursday in the1200 block of Martin Street on the south side when three suspects armed with handguns inside a white Honda pulled up beside a woman driving a blue Chrysler PT Cruiser and stole her vehicle. Police say the men also took a Chevrolet Impala on the west side and a Cadillac SUV and an Audi in Broad Ripple. One of the suspects was later captured after a brief car chase and three of the vehicles were recovered.