Purdue: Food price increases likely after long drought
The persistent hot, dry weather has hit farm production in Indiana, the nation's fifth-largest producer of corn, harder than any other major corn and soybean producing state.
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Local attorney facing fraud charges resigns from bar
High-profile Indianapolis attorney William F. Conour, 65, who is accused of misappropriating $2.5 million in client funds, has relinquished his law license to the Indiana bar.
Storms don’t help Indiana’s drought
The thunderstorms that have crossed Indiana in the last week didn't do much to relieve the state's drought. The new U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday lists nearly a quarter of Indiana as being in extreme drought. That's the same percentage in that category as a week ago. The report lists 89 percent of the state as in at least moderate drought. The worst conditions are in the state's southwestern counties and much of northern Indiana between Lafayette and Fort Wayne.
Teen arrested in Broad Ripple shooting
A July 4 celebration in Broad Ripple ended with gunfire early Thursday morning, sending one person to the hospital. Scott Orington, 38, was shot in the abdomen about 2:30 a.m. and taken to Wishard Hospital in stable condition. Police used a stun gun to apprehend suspect Jamal Headen, 19. He was preliminarily charged with aggravated battery, possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, battery and resisting arrest.
IndyCar CEO, team owners at major crossroads
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard and the team owners who run cars in the open-wheel series still seem miles apart on the topics of aero kits and schedule expansion. Bernard hopes to make decisions on those two topics soon.
National retailers report tepid sales for June
Shoppers, worried about jobs and the overall economy, pulled back on spending in June, resulting in disappointing sales for many retailers.
Indians on hot pace thanks to winning record, dry weather
Indianapolis Indians officials think total attendance this season could reach 600,000, a number that’s proven difficult for the team to reach in recent years.
Lilly cancer treatment fails trial in stomach cancer
Erbitux, a cancer treatment made by Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co.'s Imclone unit, failed to help patients with advanced stomach tumors in a late-stage clinical trial.
Irving Materials acquires northern Indiana competitor
Greenfield-based Irving Materials Inc.’s purchase of Rock Industries in Peru brings its total number of mining operations in Indiana to 18. Rock Industries operates quarries in Peru and Plymouth.
Camp Atterbury plans $75M in expansion projects
Workers will add three barracks, a dining hall and an expanded rail spur to accommodate bigger shipments to the post.
Insurance may not cover violators of fireworks ban
Fourth of July enthusiasts who ignite personal fireworks despite bans in their counties may not be covered by insurance if their fireworks cause any damage.
Man’s lawsuit claims Indiana agency broke law
A decision by Indiana's social services agency to stop helping hundreds of severely developmentally disabled people in a Medicaid waiver program pay for food violates state law, the father of an autistic man on public assistance claims.
MILLER: Morale, productivity affected by benefits frustration
Have employees reached the tipping point where rising health care costs have forced them to think seriously about jumping ship?
TOLLIVER: Evolving market dynamics impact medical real estate
As medical innovation continues to flourish in our city … you can expect to see a direct impact on the where and how you and your loved ones receive comprehensive medical services.
Fairbanks leader Cross stepping down after impressive run
When Helene Cross arrived to lead Fairbanks Addiction Treatment Center in 2001, the alcohol and drug rehabilitation hospital was as sick financially as its patients were physically.
Doctors, hospitals follow only parts of Regenstrief’s IT prescription
The great results Regenstrief Institute has produced over the years in studies at Indianapolis’ Wishard Memorial Hospital have not held up when conducted in a wider variety of settings.
Carmakers report strong June sales after May slowdown
From mini cars to monster pickups, sales of vehicles charged higher in June and eased concerns that Americans would be turned off by slower hiring and other scary headlines.
Man gets 253 years for molesting
A central Indiana man has been sentenced to 253 years in prison for child molestation—an offense for which he already has served time behind bars. A Madison County judge sentenced 37-year-old William Everage of Anderson on Monday. Everage pleaded guilty last month to 19 counts of child molesting. A jury trial for Jessica Tooley, Everage's girlfriend, is scheduled for July 17. Prosecutors allege the pair molested an 11-year-old girl late last year. Everage was released from prison in 2010 after serving five years for two child molesting convictions.
Lawrence passes smoking ban
The Lawrence city council voted 5-3 in favor of a stricter smoking ban Monday night. The ban is nearly identical to the one recently enacted by Indianapolis. It includes bars, bowling alleys and private clubs. It also restricts smoking outside building entrances.
Woman dies, five injured in shootings
One woman was killed and at least five other people were wounded in shootings on the west side of Indianapolis early Tuesday morning. Police believe the shootings took place just after midnight in the parking lot of Ben Davis ballpark, 7400 W. 21st St., when two groups of women met to fight. An unidentified woman died in the shootings. Two 20-year-old females and a 21-year-old woman also suffered gunshot wounds, as did a 20-year-old man and a 25-year-old male. At least one of the wounded was in critical condition.