Onyx+East continues near-north-side spree, planning 37 town houses on Monon Trail
Monon Roots is the third Onyx+East project on the near-north side to seek city approval in recent months. It would feature homes ranging from $280,000 to $420,000.
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NCAA leaders say ‘everything is on the table’ for March Madness amid outbreak
The Indianapolis-based National Collegiate Athletic Association is examining all options for its upcoming men’s basketball tournament, including the possibility of holding games without fans, as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States.
Carmel City Council directs panel to review Hotel Carmichael cost overruns
The Carmel City Council on Monday voted to have its four-person finance committee look into what led to $18.5 million in cost overruns on the Hotel Carmichael project. It rejected a proposal have the entire council involved in the review.
Lawmakers remove site-of-service billing requirement from health legislation
Hospital executives said the initial site-of-service regulation would have resulted in significant cuts in staff and services because revenue would drop by millions of dollars.
Judge dismisses women’s lawsuit accusing Curtis Hill of sexual harassment
U.S. District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson said that because the women—a state lawmaker and three legislative staffers—didn’t work for Hill, they can’t sue him under federal laws meant to prevent workplace discrimination and retaliation.
U.S. House approves bill to ban sale of flavored e-cigarettes
The bill would place new restrictions on the marketing of e-cigarettes and ban flavors in tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes. It also would place a new excise tax on nicotine.
Buttigieg urges unity after ending run for president
In announcing his decision to drop out of the race, former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg told supporters “the path has narrowed to a close for our candidacy if not for our cause.” He said he it was time “to step aside and help bring our party and country together.”
Indianapolis’ plans for all-electric bus fleet in question
The IndyGo board on Thursday approved the $7.5 million purchase of 13 diesel buses and also canceled a $6.5 million order for five electric buses made in California by China-based BYD Ltd.
Huge cost overruns on Carmel hotel fuel questions about construction costs
The cost of the 122-room, city-backed hotel has swelled to $58.5 million, up from $40 million when the Carmel City Council green-lighted it two years ago. Some councilors have called for an audit to dig into the details.
Caito Foods to eliminate Fresh Cut produce division, terminate 333 workers
The Fresh Cut operation at Caito’s main campus at 3120 N. Post Road cuts and packages fresh produce for distribution to retailers.
Indianapolis schools cancel bus routes after drivers call in sick
Indianapolis Public Schools said schools remained open, but students who are unable to get to them because of no buses would not be marked absent.
Developers, city partnering on major mixed-use projects in Noblesville
Developers are teaming with the city on a $7.7 million redevelopment project along North 10th Street and a $35 million development west of Federal Hill Commons Park.
Developer plans $30M Tapestry hotel on downtown parking lot
Sun Development & Management Co. originally planned to open the Tapestry hotel in the 12-story Jackson Square building where Ike & Jonesy’s had been located. But Sun now has plans to put a different brand in the building, with work starting within several months, and build the Tapestry across the street.
Indianapolis Yellow Cab acquired by zTrip, ending seven-decade run
zTrip, a five-year-old company based in Kansas City, has been buying taxi businesses at a fast clip, and now has more than 5,000 cabs in 21 cities.
Buttigieg aides say path beyond March 3 possible but tricky
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is bracing his supporters for a difficult stretch, with the sobering assertion that front-runner Bernie Sanders will likely emerge from next week’s Super Tuesday contests well ahead in the race for delegates.
Indianapolis-area homebuilders start 2020 with January surge
Applications for home construction permits in the Indianapolis area rose in January, marking the sixth monthly increase in the past seven months.
Four from Indianapolis named James Beard semifinalists
A chef, a restaurateur and two restaurants were named as semifinalists for the James Beard Awards, which are often referred to as the Oscars of the restaurant industry.
Pete the Planner launches ‘affordable’ financial advice service
Peter Dunn has launched Hey Money, a financial help subscription service that targets “consumers who don’t yet have the wherewithal to hire a fee-based money adviser.”
Subaru to expand Lafayette plant, add up to 350 jobs
The automaker says it will invest $158 million to build a new service parts facility and add a transmission assembly shop. The 4.7-million-square-foot plant produces about 410,000 vehicles each year.
Lawsuit claims former ClearObject owners overstated revenue projections by millions
Egis Capital Partners and ABS Capital Partners claim several high-profile ClearObject executives, including CEO John McDonald, deceived them about how much revenue and profit the company was projected to make.