Indiana Supreme Court blocks disputed Brownsburg annexation
Justices ruled the town “did not satisfy its burden of proving it had met the statutory requirements for annexing the disputed territory.”
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Area leaders balk at Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett’s regional infrastructure plan
Several area mayors say they’ve been meeting to discuss regional cooperation—talks that Hogsett has been a part of—but had not signed off on any plan like the one the Indianapolis Democrat proposed. The Hogsett plan would create winners and losers among counties.
Hendricks County Flyer newspaper publishes last issue
In a story at the top of the final issue, the paper said it closed “the shopper due to challenging market conditions.” The paper was delivered free by carriers to 15,000 readers on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Drag racer Larry Dixon sues NHRA, claims wrongful suspension and blacklisting
Dixon says his career went into a tailspin after the National Hot Rod Association objected to a two-seater that gives fans the thrill of being in a dragster.
Former Indy-area attorney pleads guilty to tax evasion
Scott C. Cole of Brownsburg took extensive steps for several years to avoid paying federal taxes owed from more than a decade before, according to his plea agreement.
Bills would let Whitestown, Greenwood, Danville impose 1 percent food-and-beverage tax
Three more suburban communities are seeking to impose a food and beverage tax to help fund infrastructure, public safety and quality-of-life improvements.
Senate OKs bill to allow food, beverage tax in three Indy suburbs
The tax would have the biggest impact in Greenwood, where it could generate $2.5 million in 2020 and $2.6 million in 2021.
Local tech company lets parents track their kids’ bus
Indianapolis-based Synovia Solutions’ Here Comes the Bus app has attracted 1.2 million registered users and 300,000 daily users in 3-1/2 years.
Area attractions appeal to winter adventurers
Several temporary outdoor ice rinks return to central Indiana this winter, and communities are making changes to improve the experience for visitors.
Firm planning $25M behavioral health hospital in Plainfield
The standalone, two-story facility is expected to offer a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services, including addiction treatment, counseling and psychiatric intensive care.
Spice up your fall with some family fun
Haunted houses get more attention, but there are plenty of other fall activities that don’t involve minimum-wage kids jumping out of the dark and scaring the apple cider out of you.
When your everyday stroll takes its toll, try these walking paths
If you are interested in adding variety to your ambulatory activities, central Indiana has plenty of low-impact spots where you can comfortably set your own pace.
Indiana teacher challenges district’s transgender name policy
A central Indiana teacher says a school district forced him to resign following a disagreement over a policy that calls for teachers to address transgender students by their preferred name rather than their birth name.
New tax break may bolster neglected neighborhoods
Neglected neighborhoods in Indianapolis that have been targeted for development will soon have another way to attract investors.
Kroger’s strategy leaves some Marsh sites in limbo
Since the grocer bought seven former Indianapolis-area Marsh stores last July, it has reopened only a three.
Midwest Mayberry fest keeps small-town characters alive
The annual Danville event, returning for a fifth year May 18-20 celebrates a love for “The Andy Griffith Show,” which ended its original run in 1971.
Indianapolis-area auto dealers selling to bigger groups
The local car dealerships Hoosiers have long visited when shopping to buy a set of wheels could bear new names in coming years as aging owners look to sell off their businesses.
Indianapolis ponders commuter tax to fund road repairs
Indianapolis officials desperate for money to repair roads are considering whether they should try to collect income taxes from suburbanites who don't live in the city but who travel there for work.
Terry Lee Honda in Avon has new owner, name
The buyer is the same publicly traded firm that purchased Hare Chevrolet last year in Noblesville, and it’s interested in collecting more Indy-area dealerships.
Re/Max brokerages merge to form 80-agent firm from west side to downtown
The two brokerages sold a combined 1,671 homes in 2016 with a total value of $277 million.