Sheriff’s challengers prepare for high-profile political fight
Marion County Sheriff John Layton faces heavy criticism from two challengers, Republican Emmitt Carney and Democrat Mark Brown.
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New concert venue proposed for GM plant site
A concert venue rivaling the size of Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville has emerged as the favorite in a bid to redevelop the former General Motors metal-stamping plant on the western edge of downtown.
City close to maxing out $7.3M snow-removal budget
The city spent about 70 percent of its annual budget on just the first 10 days of the year. With the Department of Public Works’ Indy Snow Force scheduled to work on the latest snowfall through 11 p.m. Tuesday, the city is nearing its cap.
Councilor gives panhandling proposal more time
The sponsor of a panhandling ordinance plans to pull it from City-County Council consideration for a second time Tuesday night. Councilor Jeff Miller said he’ll reintroduce it in February with easier-to-understand language.
Foes of $25M Broad Ripple project go to court
The local group wants a judge to overturn the city’s decision to grant zoning variances for the apartment-and-retail project. In the meantime, developer Browning Investments is moving forward with its plans.
Harsh weather at New York’s Super Bowl could hurt Indy’s 2018 bid chances
The game Feb. 2 and the week-long run-up to it will be fresh in the minds of the 32 NFL owners when they gather for their annual meeting in Atlanta in May to hear 2018 Super Bowl bid presentations from Indianapolis, Minneapolis and New Orleans.
Mayor raises travel emergency level in Indy to ‘red’
The level makes it illegal for anyone other than emergency personnel to drive except for emergency purposes or if they are seeking shelter. It’s the first time Indianapolis has issued such a warning since the 1978 blizzard.
‘Ban the box’ proposal heads for Indianapolis council
Indianapolis 'ban the box' initiative would affect hiring practices for the city, its vendors and economic development partners.
Ex-Star reporter lands Carmel consulting deal
Carmel reporter Dan McFeely quit the layoff-prone Indianapolis Star in November to become a consultant to Carmel’s Department of Economic Development. Records show the deal could be lucrative for the 15-year Star veteran, with the potential to earn up to $99,000 a year.
Kokomo to debut curbside recycling program
City officials hope the program can reduce the community’s trash-disposal costs by 35 percent.
Other 2013 news of note: From Pacers to panhandling
A look at some of the runner-up top Indianapolis business stories from 2013.
City loses top bond rating from Standard & Poor’s
Indianapolis had its bond rating cut from AAA to AA this week by financial rating service Standard & Poor's after the city dipped into reserve funds to balance its budget. Two other major ratings services retained the top rating.
U.S. Attorney announces new charges in Land Bank plot
The latest indictment charges Reginald T. Walton with wire fraud for his alleged role in a scheme involving the land bank and a city mowing contract.
Union Station gets new scrutiny after spate of repairs
Seeing small repair projects pile up at the city’s iconic 19th-century train station, city officials have launched an effort to assess the building’s condition with the most thorough inspection in several years.
City inviting proposals for new courts-jail complex
Marion County criminal-justice complex project could rival Indianapolis airport terminal in cost, entail public-private financing deal.
Mayor champions plan to relocate justice center
Mayor Greg Ballard and Marion County law enforcement officials on Wednesday morning expect to announce plans for a new criminal justice complex, moving operations currently located in the City-County Building and elsewhere downtown.
Downtown plan proposes street changes, parks, lighting
A not-for-profit’s proposal for downtown Indy focuses on making it more comfortable and dynamic for urban dwellers.
DMD’s Thies pushing for better design, more projects
Adam Thies, 36, arrived from the private sector in October 2012 and is beginning to put his stamp on the government agency that guides city development
Mayor pushing plan to use city funds to upgrade Natatorium
Mayor Greg Ballard is proposing to pay about half of the $20 million needed to upgrade the Natatorium at IUPUI. The city's Capital Improvement Board is also considering setting aside tax revenue for operation expenses.
Appeals court upholds Indianapolis smoking ban
The court’s decision denied an injunction request from several bar owners who claimed the 2012 law would have a negative impact on their businesses.