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HICKS: A modest proposal: The SUN tax of 2010

The problem is that the tanning tax fails every single criterion of effective tax policy. It is narrow, easily avoided, suffers
high administrative costs, and distorts consumer and producer behavior.

Regenstrief names new CEO

Dr. Bill Tierney will replace Dr. Tom Inui on Oct. 1 at helm of Indianapolis-based medical research organization.

Woman claims police beating

Ladonna Dixon, 24, has sued the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in federal court, claiming she was injured and
suffered a miscarriage after a beating during her arrest in June 2009. The suit claims Dixon was beaten by Officer Scott Childers
outside her home when she was arrested for arguing with him during a medical emergency. The department said it is reviewing
the arrest and will release more information once the review is completed.
 

Melting chocolate prompts closure

Martinsville Candy Kitchen sits in the heart of downtown Martinsville and is known for its fine chocolate. That chocolate
turned into a gooey mess this week after the air-conditioner broke during the summer heat wave. The shop says it had no choice
but to close up until the air-conditioner can be fixed. The shop is a downtown tradition for Morgan County residents. The
late basketball coach John Wooden thought so much of the candy that he had it flown to him in California.
 

Woman claims police beating

Ladonna Dixon, 24, has sued the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in federal court, claiming she was injured and
suffered a miscarriage after a beating during her arrest in June 2009. The suit claims Dixon was beaten by Officer Scott Childers
outside her home when she was arrested for arguing with him during a medical emergency. The department said it is reviewing
the arrest and will release more information once the review is completed.
 

Faulty light poles recalled

A government safety agency has announced a recall of light poles that can crack and fall after 11 of them crashed at stadiums
and school gymnasiums over a decade-long period. Those poles are installed in several states, including Indiana. The Consumer
Product Safety Commission said there are more than 2,500 of the poles around the country. Manufactured by the now-defunct
Whitco Co. of Fort Worth, Texas, the poles can weigh between one and four tons. The commission said no one has been killed
by the falling poles, but several schools and outdoor bleachers have been “significantly” damaged. Fox59 will
have more at 4 p.m.

 

Will LeBron hype pump up Pacer pride?

The spotlight has burned brighter and hotter on the NBA this summer than during any off-season in recent memory. But will
all the free agent hype light a fire under local hoops fans or just plain burn them out?

U.S. jobless claims drop, but remain high

Claims have fluctuated wildly in the past several weeks and have not dropped below January levels. Elevated unemployment claims,
along with last month’s weak jobs report and a struggling housing market, have economists worried the recovery is slowing.

INSIDE DISH: Tulip Noir owner learns as she goes

TulipNoir Watch VideoDina Romay-Sipe, a designer turned novice restaurateur, cooked up Tulip Noir from scratch. Good advice along the way:
Stick to your budget, pay your bills, and get it in writing.

Ex-owner of cemeteries gets prison time

Robert Nelms, ex-owner of cemeteries in four states, including Indiana, has been sentenced to between 32 months and 10 years
in prison for embezzling $4.2 million from a Grand Rapids cemetery.

Women leading local food movement

Women are leading the movement toward healthful, organic food grown close to home. Farmer’s markets, CSAs, food co-ops are
sign of growing trend.