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Job market looks better as unemployment claims sink

The number of people applying for benefits fell last week to 366,000, the fewest since May 2008. If the number stayed that low consistently, it would likely signal that hiring is strong enough for unemployment rates to fall.

Ball State poll: Half of Hoosiers undecided on right-to-work

Twenty-seven percent of Hoosiers support a law allowing employees to join unionized workplaces without being forced to pay union dues. But 24 percent oppose it and 48 percent are still undecided, according to a new survey.

Almost all state fair claimants accept offers

The Indiana Attorney General's office said Wednesday that 63 of the 65 claimants have confirmed they'll accept the settlements over the State Fair stage collapse.

Indiana may be ground zero for right-to-work fight

Indiana’s anticipated battle next month over a right-to-work law is expected to rival last year’s epic Wisconsin union fight that drew 180,000 protestors to Madison rallies and became the focus of national media attention.

Advocates: Vouchers living up to expectations

Nearly 4,000 students who formerly attended public schools are receiving tax money to help pay the cost of private school under Indiana's school voucher program, which is believed to be the nation's largest, officials say.

Budget official: State was warned about tax collections

Democrat Erik Gonzalez of the state's budget-forecasting committee said his panel warned the Indiana Department of Revenue something was wrong with corporate tax collections two years before the state discovered it misplaced $320 million.

Grand jury indicts local real estate broker Bales

A grand jury in South Bend has returned a 14-count criminal indictment against Indianapolis real estate broker John M. Bales and two associates over a state lease deal in Elkhart that was first revealed as part of an IBJ investigation.

Man critically hurt in train wreck

A 71-year-old man was critically injured Tuesday evening in Brownsburg when the recreational vehicle he was driving was struck by a freight train. Stephen Stapp was taken to Methodist Hospital after he was ejected from his vehicle near the 100 block of North Jefferson Street. Witnesses said Stapp stopped on the tracks for unknown reasons before being hit by the 89-car CSX train.
 

Police seek leads in double murder

Cumberland police do not have any suspects or strong leads in the murders of a 7-year-old girl and her 21-year-old uncle. Jeremy Crane was babysitting his niece, Kyleigh Crane, at his mother’s home just east of Indianapolis on Monday when somebody entered the house and shot both of them to death. The bodies were found in the same location in the home and there were no signs of forced entry or theft. Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 in exchange for a tip that leads to arrest.
 

Museum to display Irsay collection

The Indiana State Museum will show off a vast collection of artifacts owned by Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay beginning early next year. The exhibit, “Chaos is a Friend of Mine: Cultural Icons from the Jim Irsay Collection,” will run Jan. 27 through May 6. The collection features items from U.S. history, pop culture, sports and counter culture. Items include numerous guitars played by music superstars, movie memorabilia and the famous 120-foot Jack Kerouac manuscript of the classic beatnik novel, “On the Road.”
 

Also this week

Indianapolis Civic Theatre offers a new holiday production of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” Dec. 16-Jan. 7 featuring music from the original movie. On Dec. 17-18, you can upgrade tickets to include candy making for the kids. Details here and here.

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir team up for a performance of Handel’s “Messiah” Dec. 17 at Clowes Hall. Details here.

Singer/impressionist Christine Pedi, host of the Sirius/XM Radio show “The Broadway Breakfast,” offers her lighthearted show “There’s No Bizness Like Snow Bizness” at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club Dec. 15-17. Details here.  

Mannheim Steamroller rolls into the Murat Theatre Dec. 19. Details here.  

The Indianapolis Children’s Choir presents its “Angels Sing” holiday concert Dec. 16-17 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Details here.  

Wisdom Tooth Theatre Project from Anderson University brings its live-radio-show version of “It’s a Wonderful Life” to Theatre on the Square Dec. 16-18. Details at call 685-8687.

“A Christmas Carol”

Dec. 17

Garfield Park Arts Center

Here’s one even die-hard “Carol” fans might not have seen. As part of its Vintage Movie Night series, Garfield Park Arts Center presents the 1958 TV version of Dickens’ classic, starring Fredric March and Basil Rathbone, with music by Bernard Herrmann. Shorts before the less-than-an-hour main event round out the evening. Details here.