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Area homebuilding permits jump 21 percent

Builders in the nine-county area filed 373 construction permits in July, a 21-percent increase from the same month last year, according to the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.

National, state foreclosure starts on the rise

The number of homes that received an initial notice of default — the first step in the foreclosure process — increased 6 percent in July compared to the same month last year. Foreclosure starts rose 83 percent in Indiana.

Developers taking serious look at former GM site

At least six reputable developers, both local and national, have toured the former General Motors plant near downtown Indianapolis since it closed last year, according to an official trying to market the property. Of those, two are taking a serious look.

Livestock farmers still seeking pause in ethanol production

Livestock farmers and ranchers seeing their feed costs rise because of the worst drought in a quarter-century are demanding that the EPA waive production requirements for corn-based ethanol. The Obama administration sees no need for a waiver.

Parking-garage connectors receive city approval

The Metropolitan Development Commission’s plat committee has given local developer Flaherty & Collins Properties the go-ahead to include two upper-level pedestrian connectors in its plan to build a five-story parking garage downtown. The garage is part of a larger, $85 million development.

Simon Property directors sued over CEO’s pay

The board of the largest U.S. shopping-mall owner wrongfully authorized a compensation package for CEO David Simon that included $120 million in special stock awards, a Louisiana pension fund claimed in the lawsuit filed Wednesday.

BrightPoint takes quarterly loss despite uptick in revenue

Indianapolis-basedBrightPoint Inc. suffered a $4.1 million second-quarter loss despite a 3-percent increase in revenue, the Indianapolis-based wireless device distribution and logistics company said Wednesday afternoon.

Brater to retire as dean of IU medical school

Dr. Craig Brater, 66, has worked at the Indianapolis-based school for 26 years, including the past 12 as dean. The school is the second largest medical school in the nation and the only one in Indiana.

South-side bar raided again

An Indianapolis bar is accused of letting minors inside its doors for the second time in two months. Officers said they found 25 minors in the Blue Agave Restaurant, 8049 S. Madison Ave., Saturday night. The manager, Hugo Sanchez, was arrested. State excise police also raided the bar June 16 and found 26 juveniles, including several who tested positive for alcohol consumption. No minors tested positive for alcohol in the latest raid. Sanchez faces several charges and could have his liquor license revoked.
 

Gas leak sickens downtown workers

More than a dozen people became sick Tuesday morning after a natural gas leak in downtown Indianapolis. Workers at an office building at 55 S. State Ave. started to experience headaches, nausea and dizziness at about 9 a.m. Sixteen people were checked out at the scene and three others were taken to a hospital. Citizens Gas shut off service to the building. Fire officials said the leak had reached an explosive range.
 

Local teacher charged with solicitation

A Franklin Township teacher has been arrested, accused of trying to solicit a 15-year-old girl over the Internet. Indianapolis police placed Robert Roach under arrest at the request of Jefferson County, Wis., police following a sting operation. Officers also served a search warrant at Roach's home and will inspect his computer and property for evidence. Roach has been a licensed teacher for 28 years and teaches language arts at Franklin Township Middle School East. He has been placed on administrative leave. Roach was charged with seven felonies punishable by fines up to $10,000 dollars and six years in prison.
 

Shelbyville teacher faces sex charges

A Shelbyville Central Schools middle school teacher faces numerous charges after allegedly drinking and smoking pot with minors and having sexual relations with at least one of them. Police say Bethany Appleton, 28, had sex with one victim in her Shelbyville home and provided alcohol and marijuana to others. Police launched an investigation after the school district notified them of Appleton’s possible crimes. Appleton faces four counts of sexual misconduct with a minor and other counts including child seduction, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and maintaining a common nuisance.
 

RV parts suppliers plan to add 260 jobs in Indiana

Lippert Components Manufacturing Inc. and Kinro Manufacturing Inc., divisions of White Plains, N.Y.-based Drew Industries Inc., said they will bring the jobs to Elkhart and Goshen by 2015 as part of a $3.7 million expansion.

Indianapolis airport gets lower-hassle TSA checks

The program allows travelers to be screened before they even show up to the airport. The TSA collects fingerprint data, a background check, and other information, and travelers can keep their shoes and belts on.