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A series of questionable decisions by Bren Simon in recent months appear to have paved the way for a Hamilton County judge’s order this week removing Bren as interim trustee over Simon Property Group co-founder Melvin Simon’s estate.
After a $150,000 startup and skin-of-their-teeth opening in 2009, sales at downtown's Moroccan eatery have spiked as word has spread.
Chief regional economist Jim Diffley of IHS Global Insight says Indiana has grown faster than other manufacturing-heavy Midwestern states.
A Purdue University-based institute that aids military families whose lives have been disrupted by a relative's deployment overseas has won a $6.3 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to boost its mission.
Sweeping changes proposed for Indiana’s criminal sentencing system won the endorsement Wednesday of Gov. Mitch Daniels, who said that if lawmakers enact the changes they would hold down the state’s ballooning prison population and save taxpayer money.
The state Medicaid actuary projected Indiana’s share of the program’s costs will rise by about $1.46 billion this fiscal year, by about $1.84 billion in the 2012 fiscal year and by about $2 billion in the 2013 fiscal year unless some services are cut.
Tight tax revenue will force hard choices on the General Assembly.
With Republicans firmly in control of the Indiana General Assembly, businesses have a better chance of achieving some of their legislative objectives than they have for years.
Legislature will consider redistricting along with controversial education issues.
Scarce resources promise to vex lawmakers charged with writing a new budget when the Legislature convenes in January.
IMS communications executive has considerable political experience working for Birch and Evan Bayh.
Indiana Republican Party Chairman Murray Clark announced his decision Wednesday, saying it was time to turn over the party leadership.
A man was shot when two masked men forced their way into his east-side Indianapolis apartment demanding drugs. The incident happened at the Heart's Landing apartment complex near 43rd Street and Post Road about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. The man and his girlfriend were inside the apartment when the men forced their way inside. One of the masked men shot the man in the leg when he didn’t get any drugs. Police are still looking for the suspects and say the man's injuries are not life-threatening.
Two Indianapolis Public Schools buses collided Wednesday morning. on the near-north side near 40th Street and Guilford Avenue. There were 41 students on board at the time of the crash, but no one was hurt.
Two suspects in an overnight crime spree were taken into custody by Indianapolis police early Wednesday morning. The men are suspected of robbing a man at gunpoint in the 1900 block of North Holmes Avenue on the west side of the city about 10:30 Tuesday night. They also match the description of two men who pulled off an armed robbery at the Tomahawk Village Apartments on West 10th Street about 2:30 a.m. Police caught the men about 3 a.m. in a white Pontiac G6 driving near the intersection of 10th and Lynhurst Drive.
Sarah Schartbrough and Jon McLaughlin join voices in performance at the Jazz Kitchen Dec. 17. Details here.
Indianapolis School of Ballet offers up its “Nutcracker” Dec. 17-19 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Details here. http://www.indyballet.org/home.html. Meanwhile, the Indiana Ballet Conservatory presents its version Dec. 17-19 at the Madame Walker Theatre Center. Details here.
On Dec. 17, Tim Brickley performs in a free Spirit of the Seasons concert at Chateau Thomas Winery. Details here.
Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer—original cast members of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys”—present a holiday concert Dec. 18 at French Lick Resort. Details here.
Through Dec. 24
Various locations
Museums and attractions throughout the area are forgoing admissions charges on select days this month—which should leave you more to spend in the gift shops. Participants include the Indiana State Fairgrounds, which will offer a free skate day at the Pepsi Coliseum on the 17th; the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, which will be free on the 18th; the NCAA Hall of Champions taking its turn on the 19th; the Indiana State Museum going ticketless on the 20th; Rhythm! Discovery Center giving you more bang for no bucks on the 22nd; and the Indiana History Center taking you on a gratis trip back in time on the 23rd. For a complete list, click here.
Dec. 20
Jazz Kitchen
Most of the time, if you sing along with a jazz band in an intimate venue, you risk getting some very severe looks from the other patrons around you. At this concert, though, you are likely to see those same patrons singing even louder. The annual holiday celebration at the Jazz Kitchen features players from the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, and the emphasis is on participatory fun. Added bonus: There’s no cover charge. Details here.
State lawmakers plan to propose reducing Indiana’s corporate income tax rate next year in a move they say will make the state a more appealing place for businesses to locate.
Dec. 18
Clowes Hall
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir raises the roof on the oratorio that has become a holiday classic. For the record, it was actually composed in summer and premiered in April. Details here.
