Solar flop puts energy funding in limbo
Companies promising thousands of green jobs in Indiana are playing a high-stakes waiting game as federal officials consider the fate of at least $600 million in loan guarantees.
Companies promising thousands of green jobs in Indiana are playing a high-stakes waiting game as federal officials consider the fate of at least $600 million in loan guarantees.
A team of collegiate collaborators turns Cathy Day’s acclaimed book into a stage musical
The 150-employee operation will ship products to international customers.
Indianapolis-based Emmis Communications Corp. announced Thursday that second-quarter revenue slipped from last year and losses nearly quadrupled. However, the sale of three radio stations for $120 million, a reduction in debt and increases in advertising give executives hope.
The joint effort between local architects and tourism officials allows residents and visitors to download self-guided audio tours of the city’s major monuments, sports venues and public buildings.
Indianapolis’ largest commercial interior design business has been purchased by the national architecture firm that designed Lucas Oil Stadium.
“The Endurance: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition” opens Oct. 15 for a run through Feb. 19 at the Indiana State Museum. Details here.
Mary Chapin Carpenter plays the Palladium on the 13th, followed by the Bacon Brothers on the 15th and the National Acrobats of China on the 16th. Details here.
Grammy-winning Dan Zanes and Friends joins the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra for an Oct. 16 family concert that includes audience participation. Details here.
The creepy clowns of the Squidling Brothers Circus Sideshow visit Indy for an Oct. 19 show at the White Rabbit Cabaret. Details here.
Inspired by the Ken Burns documentary, interested folks gather at watering holes across the city to discuss prohibition during the Indiana Humanities Council’s “Moonshine and Morality” on Oct. 18. I’ll be moderating the chat at Goose the Market. Details here.
Indiana's beleaguered Indiana secretary of state requested an independent prosecutor to look into his allegations of vote fraud and homestead fraud against former Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh and his wife, Susan.
The Buchanan Group acquired Fewell Enterprises, a Scottsburg firm with 28 employees.
A canceled 2011-2012 NBA season might suck $5 million in tax revenue from state and Capital Improvement Board coffers.
Remaining grant money will be invested to beef up the infrastructure of the Indiana Network for Patient Care, a health information exchange operated by the Indianapolis-based Regenstrief Institute.
Police said a male IUPUI student was abducted and robbed near the downtown Indianapolis campus Sunday after being set up on Craigslist. Investigators said two men in a white Ford Taurus approached the student in the 1100 block of White River Parkway West Drive about 3:30 p.m. and forced him into the front seat of the car. The victim said the passenger held a sharp object to his ribs from behind and robbed him of $700 before pushing him out of the car. Authorities released a composite drawing of the driver, who is described as heavy-set with shoulder-length braids and a medium complexion. The victim told police the passenger was wearing a black mask.
The $125,000 in funds from the city’s Capital Improvement Board will help the Indiana Sports Corp. put on the Big Ten Football Championship game in December and basketball tournament in March.
Indianapolis’ Department of Code Enforcement made the recommendation Friday afternoon after citing safety concerns posed by possible structural deficiencies.
IU prof’s 242-page dissertation puts a price tag on teams as if they were for sale on the open market, and it’s filled with nuggets sure to grab the attention of academics, sports business experts and fans alike.
IU grads add employees, revenue as they prepare to expand their company’s footprint to 45 schools.
The Whitsett Group LLC’s plans call for a $22 million project that would include nearly 140 apartments and a retail component on the property where Keystone Towers stood. The company submitted the lone bid to the city to redevelop the site.
Simply put, the type of program, number of credit hours, or path to certification aren’t as important as teachers’ impact on their students.
The recession officially ended more than two years ago. But the number of local construction jobs is still down 27 percent from 2007 levels. Will the industry ever feel relief? Some segments might not recover in a big way until 2013.