Hoosiers have reason to celebrate
Yes, there is some joy in Hoosierland today. And no it’s not because Pittsburgh is No. 1 in the college basketball poll. Well, actually that is the reason—kind of.
In a season that finds…
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Star changes get mixed reviews-WEB ONLY
The Indianapolis Star’s decision to eliminate its business section and roll that news inside the paper’s main pages is generating mixed reactions from business and academic leaders. Changes to the Star, including the scrapping of its stand-alone, four-page business section, started yesterday and mainly are the result of declining revenue and surging newsprint prices, Star […]
Cash-strapped Gary seeks relaxed property tax caps-WEB ONLY
Gary officials are asking a state board to increase property tax caps that limit annual tax bills for the city’s homeowners and businesses.City officials went before the state’s Distressed Unit Appeals Board Monday, seeking an exemption from the caps imposed by the General Assembly last year.Gary officials say the city may lose $30 million under […]
Obama taps IU law professor-WEB ONLY
President-elect Barack Obama today announced plans to appoint an Indiana University law school professor to a post at the U.S. Department of Justice.A press release from Obama’s office stated, and the law school confirmed, that Obama will name Dawn Johnsen as assistant attorney general for the Office of Legal Counsel. In late 2008, she was […]
Writers’ Center suspends operations-WEB ONLY
Writers’ Center of Indiana is suspending its operations after learning that it won’t get a grant it needs to meet 2009 expenses.Program Director Barbara Shoup notified writing instructors by e-mail Jan. 3 that winter and spring classes are canceled.“As you probably already know, most charitable giving organizations in the city are diverting the majority of […]
Scotty’s opens; Tango is next
Now that Scotty’s Brewhouse has officially opened, what do you think so far of the revamped Jefferson Plaza? The original renderings are here. The…
How bestsellers are made
Ever wonder how and why some books seem to come out of nowhere to become bestsellers?
There’s an interesting story you might have missed in Saturday’s “Wall Street Journal.” Find it here.
In it, reporter Anita Elberse discusses the increased emphasis…
A remarkable comment
Indiana has never been known as a hotbed of venture capital deals. That recognition has long gone to California
and Massachusetts, and the numbers fall off quickly in other states.
So a statement in this weekendâ??s IBJ was noteworthy…
Fan support determines future
While Indianapolis Colts coaches—and fans—are asking themselves if there are some soft spots in the roster, the team’s sales and marketing executives are pondering a different question: Is the fan base soft?
They’re about…
Republic Airways’ traffic climbing-WEB ONLY
Airlines may be struggling nationally, but Indianapolis-based Republic Airways flew more passengers last year than in 2007.The regional carrier said Jan. 2 that it transported 18.9 million passengers in 2008, up 16 percent from the prior year.The airline holding company owns Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America – airlines that offer about 1,250 flights […]
Local battery maker seeking federal loans-WEB ONLY
Indianapolis battery developer EnerDel Inc. has applied for $480 million in low-interest federal loans through a new program intended to help U.S. automakers and their suppliers build more fuel-efficient cars. EnerDel would use the money to double the manufacturing capacity at its plants in Indianapolis and Noblesville, lifting production of lithium-ion battery packs for hybrid […]
Schools may not fare well in Daniels’ budget-WEB ONLY
Don’t be surprised if a two-year state budget Gov. Mitch Daniels plans to propose tomorrow includes no overall spending increase for public schools. “Protecting education at today’s levels would be a huge achievement when revenues are plummeting or are down significantly,” Daniels said last week. “In many states right now, education is being cut, and […]
Phase 10 inventor’s lawsuit sets up high-stakes fight
The man who created Phase 10 is suing to yank Plainfield-based Fundex Games’ rights to make and market the popular card game.
Duke Energy CEO on ‘elite’ list
he CEO of the biggest electricity provider in Indiana has
been ranked No. 50 on "The Global Elite" ranking of 50 influential individuals compiled by Newsweek.
Grant from racecar driver will rescue thoroughbreds
A group of thoroughbred lovers concerned about the horses’ futures spend every weekend during the summer racing season at
Hoosier Park.
Duke Energy lawyers accused of deceit
U.S. District Court Judge Larry J. McKinney is threatening to suspend counsel for Duke Energy, including its local attorneys,
from practicing in federal court after finding they misled Indianapolis jurors last May in a trial over air-pollution violations.
Emmis to produce tourism publications for ICVA
Indianapolis based Emmis Communications Corp. signed a three-year deal to produce and publish the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors
Association’s
semi-annual visitors guide, convention planners guide and other tourism-related publications and materials.
College-affordability debate focusing on wrong issues
College affordability has gained a lot of attention over the past few years, but I am not sure that the simple focus on costs
is the right way to think about the
problem.
State warns businesses about scam
Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita has issued a warning about a fraudulent letter targeting Indiana businesses.
You-review-it Monday
Two shows opening at Theatre on the Square. The first First Friday of 2009. A couple of stray concerts. And, of course, all that New Years activity.
There was a surprising number of choices of arts activity over the last few…