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Speaker says study on school funding needed-WEB ONLY
Indiana Democratic House Speaker Patrick Bauer says it’s time for a comprehensive study on the way state tax dollars are distributed to schools. The two-year budget lawmakers passed on Tuesday gives slight overall increases to public schools. But against Democrats’ wishes, the funding formula does not ensure that all districts get as much money or […]
Simon sued over treatment of Hispanic workers-WEB ONLY
A federal agency has filed a lawsuit against shopping mall owner Simon Property Group Inc., alleging it discriminated against Hispanic employees at its Forum Shops at Caesars on the Las Vegas Strip. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the civil rights lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas. The suit claims the Indianapolis-based […]
Daniels: No more bills to help CIB-WEB ONLY
Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels and Democratic House Speaker Patrick Bauer don’t agree on much, but both said yesterday they were tired of trying to find ways to help the cash-strapped agency that runs Indianapolis’ sports stadiums and convention center. Daniels said he doesn’t want to see any more legislation to help the Capital Improvement Board […]
Can arts save their way to health?
"Arts organizations that consistently do good work and are aggressive about their marketing are the ones
which succeed, both programmatically and financially."…
George’s departure creates racing uncertainty-WEB ONLY
Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League corporate partners are wondering what the future holds after Tony George suddenly vacated his roles as boss of both of those organizations yesterday. IMS and IRL officials were working the phones this morning to reach out to constituencies and allay fears about massive changes, said Speedway spokesman Fred […]
WISH-TV names new news director-WEB ONLY
WISH-TV Channel 8 in Indianapolis announced this morning that it has named Patti McGettigan its new news director. McGettigan currently holds the same title at WOOD-TV Channel 8 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Both WISH and WOOD are owned by Providence, R.I.-based LIN TV Corp. She replaces Kevin Finch, who left in June for a position […]
Two stabbed at Speedway motel-WEB ONLY
Two people are in the hospital with stab wounds after an attempted robbery this morning at the American Inn, 5630 Crawfordsville Road, in Speedway. The victim and the robbery suspect both suffered non-life-threatening wounds. The suspect fled and was apprehended at Methodist Hospital, seeking treatment.
New state laws take effect today-WEB ONLY
Starting today, new Indiana drivers under the age of 18 won’t be able to talk or text while driving. The restriction is just one of several state laws that go into effect today. The Silver Alert law, modeled after the Amber Alert, creates a system to help locate missing seniors. In addition, homeowners and lenders […]
City facing ‘difficult decisions’ on CIB-WEB ONLY
Mayor Greg Ballard’s administration will be confronting “very difficult decisions” as it attempts to close the Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board’s projected $47 million deficit. “Until I have the cash-flow analysis completed, I can’t fully articulate what those decisions are going to be, but I don’t see any of them being good,” Paul Okeson, chief […]
AIT Labs confirms ESOP agreement-WEB ONLY
As expected, AIT Laboratories CEO Michael A. Evans has transferred ownership of the company to its workers through an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP, the company announced today. The Indianapolis-based company declined to reveal the price of the sale. Fast-growing AIT Laboratories previously said it would make “a major announcement” today with Indiana Treasurer […]
George’s departure creates uncertainty-WEB ONLY
Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League corporate partners are wondering what the future holds after Tony George suddenly vacated his roles as boss of both of those organizations yesterday. IMS and IRL officials were working the phones this morning to reach out to constituencies and allay fears about massive changes, said Speedway spokesman Fred […]
City facing ‘difficult decisions’ on CIB-WEB ONLY
Mayor Greg Ballard’s administration will be confronting “very difficult decisions” as it attempts to close the Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board’s projected $47 million deficit. “Until I have the cash-flow analysis completed, I can’t fully articulate what those decisions are going to be, but I don’t see any of them being good,” Paul Okeson, chief of […]
WISH-TV names new news director-WEB ONLY
WISH-TV Channel 8 announced this morning that it has named Patti McGettigan its new news director. McGettigan currently holds the same title at WOOD-TV Channel 8 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Both WISH and WOOD are owned by Providence, R.I.-based LIN TV Corp. She replaces Kevin Finch, who left in June for a position with Calamari […]
State budget cuts tech program’s funding in half-WEB ONLY
Technology interests got half of what they wanted in a state budget passed yesterday by the Indiana General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Mitch Daniels. The 21st Century Research and Technology Fund, the state’s showcase program for investing in fledgling high-tech firms, said it would receive $35 million in the two-year budget, short […]
Pacers, Fever sign major sponsor
Kroger Central Division President Bob Moeder and Pacers Sports & Entertainment President Jim Morris jointly
announced a "comprehensive partnership" at an 11 a.m. news conference today. The announcement included a
dramatic
unveiling of…
City zoning oversight puts $65M deal on hold-WEB ONLY
A hearing to discuss plans for a $65 million downtown redevelopment project was pushed to August after city officials learned the site does not have the required zoning. The city offered a rich incentive package to drive the redevelopment of the former Bank One operations center and an adjacent surface parking lot between New Jersey, […]
Gary seeks cash to demolish 1,100 empty buildings-WEB ONLY
Gary officials are seeking nearly $25 million in federal money to tear down more than 900 abandoned houses and 200 empty commercial buildings in the city. U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh yesterday toured a city neighborhood of boarded-up and fire-scorched houses with Mayor Rudy Clay and a top federal housing official. Bayh said afterward that he […]
Star union rejects Gannett contract offer-WEB ONLY
The Indianapolis Newspaper Guild voted overwhelmingly yesterday against a new contract with the Gannett Co.-owned Indianapolis Star. Union members voted 97-9 against a contract that would cut salaries by 12 percent between now and October. The contract gave union members no assurances there wouldn’t be further layoffs or unpaid furloughs. “Because this was not a […]
Panera plans outdoor dining
Panera hopes to include sidewalk and atrium seating for its new restaurant under construction at Claypool
Court. The bakery cafe, which is taking second-floor space next door to Weber Grill, has asked…