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KINGSOLVER: Ballard is a mayor for the next generation

As a young person jaded by countless politicians’ broken promises to “ensure a better future for our children and grandchildren,” it is refreshing to see a political leader actually enact policies and programs that deliver on those promises.

WOUDENBERG: Troubling reflections from the White case

For the voter, Republican or otherwise, it suggests an irresolute moral character that makes at least this conservative think twice about why she’s involved in a party that apparently can’t be bothered to look after its own.

KETZENBERGER: There’s nothing divine about a balanced budget

The governor, legislative fiscal leaders and their fiscal staffs deserve a lot of credit, but their effort to put Indiana on sound fiscal footing is not miraculous. They did it the old-fashioned way—with a lot of hard work, tough decisions and a little luck.

VAUGHN: Indianapolis should ban contractor contributions

For too long, candidates for county and city offices have taken for granted that a large percentage of their campaign war chests come from individuals and entities seeking to do business with local government.

Fun with renderings: CityWay

Check out a few more-detailed renderings of the newly named $156 million CityWay project at Delaware and South streets.

Take it easy on me

I'm not an expert or an entrepreneur, but I look forward to learning from people who are and sharing my discoveries with you.

Small biz outlook: All doom and gloom?

The National Small Business Association’s 2011 Mid-Year Economic Report, released Wednesday, shows that small-business owners are losing confidence in an economic recovery.

Robbery victims forced to undress

Indianapolis police are investigating three robberies that have taken place in the past week in which the victims were told to undress by the suspect. The robberies occurred at 39th Street and Boulevard Place, Renton Street and Barrington Avenue, and 10th Street and Rural Street. In two of the cases, the robber asked for a light for a cigarette and then took the victims’ wallets and phones before ordering them to take off most of their clothing. Police say there’s a good chance the robberies are related.
 

Dogs rescued from home fire

Five miniature schnauzers were recovering at the Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center on Wednesday after they were rescued from a house fire Tuesday night. The fire occurred on Wild Ivy Drive on the southeast side about 6 p.m. Residents of the home waited outside as firefighters went in to rescue the dogs. The Indianapolis Fire Department used bag valve masks to resuscitate some of the animals. No other injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation.
 

Fatal tanker crash closes west-side exit

A gasoline tanker overturned on an Interstate 465 ramp in Indianapolis about 1 a.m. Wednesday after running into concrete barriers in a construction zone, killing the truck driver. The crash happened on the ramp from Crawfordsville Road to northbound I-465 on the city's west side. The ramp was still closed late Wednesday morning to allow hazardous materials crews to clean up spilled fuel and transfer the tanker's gasoline to another tanker.