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All CategoriesSpeedway buying Greenfield-based Gas AmericaGas America, a family-owned chain founded nearly a century ago, has 88 locations, nearly all of which will be converted to the Speedway brand. Read more...Indiana's inheritance tax on chopping blockState legislators looking to phase out or scale back Indiana's inheritance tax, which brings in some $150 million a year, say they would lean on anticipated money from online... Read more...Unions expect right-to-work will cost them membersAfter losing their fight against right-to-work legislation, labor organizers are making a desperate bid on shop room floors and at union halls to persuade members to keep paying... Read more...A.A. founder’s relationship is explored in Cardinal Stage playfrom:Indianapolis Performing Arts ExaminerThough sometimes misunderstood, Alcoholics Anonymous has nevertheless been credited with saving millions of lives around the world since its founding in 1935 by Bill Wilson and... Read more...Feds take over SCB Bank in ShelbyvilleMuncie-based First Merchants Bank will assume the deposits and some of the loans of SCB, the third Hoosier bank to fail since the banking crisis began three years ago. Read more...Wheaton acquiring residential mover BekinsWheaton World Wide Moving is buying the nation’s oldest and one of its largest household movers, Bekins Van Lines. The deal is expected to bring 38 jobs to Wheaton’s... Read more...Host committee CEO Melangton ponders next playAllison Melangton and her Super Bowl Host Committee staff helped turn a one-day football game into a 10-day celebration that attracted 1.1 million people downtown and millions in... Read more...BioCrossroads has stoked state's life sciences industry, but challenges remainIn the 10 years BioCrossroads has been promoting life sciences in Indiana, the effort has netted more than 330 new companies, an infusion of more than $330 million in venture... Read more...Extra money key to Mind Trust plan to transform IPSThe Mind Trust plan for transforming Indianapolis Public Schools calls for turning the district into a network of charter-like schools and giving them 15 percent to 25 percent... Read more...Hoosier recruit Ferrell named to McDonald's rosterfrom:Indiana Hoosiers ExaminerIndiana recruit and Park Tudor point guard Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell was named a McDonald’s All-American, becoming IU’s 26th recruit to earn the honor. He... Read more...Second half surge helps Hoosiers put away Illinoisfrom:Indiana Hoosiers ExaminerA 15-6 run midway through the second half propelled Indiana to an 84-71 win over Illinois at Assembly Hall in Bloomington on Thursday. The Hoosiers improved to 19-6 overall, 7-6... Read more...Investigation of eagle shooting ongoingIndiana Conservation Officers are investigating the shooting and death of a bald eagle that was discovered in Morgan County. by The Statehouse File By Samm... Read more...Many Indiana House Democrats calling it quitsMore than quarter of the Democratic members of the Indiana House aren't trying for re-election this year, further boosting the chances of Republicans strengthening their hold... Read more...Snapperfest stokes cries of animal crueltyA petition pending before the Indiana Natural Resources Commission claims the DNR is failing to enforce the state's anti-animal cruelty law. by Lori Lovely ... Read more...Daniels would consider post under GOP presidentIndiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, who decided last year against a presidential run, says he would consider serving in the cabinet of a new Republican president but believes it's... Read more...Senator drops push for paid dealers at charity gamesA proposal to allow charities to pay people to run bingo, poker and other gambling games is too touchy of an issue to tackle this session, Indiana Senate Public Policy Chairman... Read more...Merger to give northwest Indiana bank local footholdHorizon Bancorp of Michigan City announced Friday that it has agreed to acquire Heartland Community Bank of Franklin for about $14 million, or $9.72 per share. Read more...Egypt and the Middle East, One Year After Mubarakfrom:Marian UniversityEgypt and the Middle East, One Year After Mubarak Read more...Top Indiana House budget writer won't seek new termRep. Jeff Espich of Uniondale, the leader of the Indiana House's budget-writing committee, announced Friday that he won't seek re-election this fall and will end 40-year... Read more...Bloomington hires firm to plan technology parkDevelopment officials have hired a company to plan a downtown Bloomington technology park they hope can eventually spawn a bustling high-tech business hub in the southern Indiana... Read more...Fishers warehouse to close, costing 248 jobsNew York-based Sony DADC Americas will start shutting down its Fishers distribution facility in May and lay off all 248 workers by September, the company said Friday morning. Read more...Senate Democrats outline second-half agendaBills are still in play on a statewide smoking ban, drug tests for the state's welfare recipients, and greater full-day kindergarten funding. by NUVO Editors ... Read more...Chief Justice replacement process underwayThe Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission named seven candidates Thursday as semi-finalists to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Indiana Supreme Court. by The... Read more...$145 million mortgage rescue headed to INIndiana's share of a mortgage settlement between 49 states and five banks will be about $145 million to be used for homeowner loan refinancing and modifications and more. ... Read more...Salute to Senior Service: The Search for Indiana's Outstanding Senior VolunteerThe Home Instead Senior CareĀ® offices serving seniors in Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, and Hancock County has announced the Salute to Senior ServiceSM program to honor senior... Read more...IUPUI Conducts Nationwide Search to fill Key Leadership Postfrom:Indiana University-Purdue University IndianapolisIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) has begun a nationwide search for candidates for the position of Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties.... Read more...ChaCha apologizing for 'inflammatory' answersCarmel-based ChaCha Search Inc., a question-and-answer service for mobile phone and online users, is apologizing for providing what it calls "inflammatory answers to... Read more...Schools chief: No Child waiver helps Indiana studentsIndiana will take advantage of a federal waiver on provisions of the No Child Left Behind act to create better education for students, State School Superintendent Tony Bennett... Read more...Advocates want no weakening of Indiana smoking banAnti-smoking advocates aren't happy about an 18-month exemption for bars that's included in a bill for a statewide smoking ban, and are aiming to prevent the proposal from... Read more...Bill to Prohibit Insider Trading by Members of Congress Passes the House with Donnelly's SupportWashington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Donnelly voted for The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, H.R. 1148, which would prohibit insider trading by... Read more...13K Indiana foreclosure victims to get $2K checksIndiana homeowners will receive about $43 million in refinanced loans while other borrowers will get $30 million worth of loan-term modifications and other relief as part of a $25... Read more...Senator Lugar was recognized today by the National Association of Manufacturers...Senator Lugar was recognized today by the National Association of Manufacturers for 100 percent support in 2011 on issues important to manufacturing. Manufacturing is... Read more...Ballard to veto tougher smoking-ban proposalIndianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard plans to veto a proposed ordinance that would expand the city’s public smoking ban, his spokesman confirmed Thursday. Read more...Gubernatorial candidates turn in signaturesDemocrat John Gregg and Republican Mike Pence submitted plenty of signatures to get their names on Indiana's ballot for governor. Fishers businessman Jim Wallace, however,... Read more...Glick center receives $6.3 million federal grantThe funds will be used to construct a three-story, independent-living facility consisting of 50 one-bedroom units for low-income senior citizens at the neighborhood center on... Read more...Indiana panel OKs overhaul of school grading systemA state panel has approved changes to Indiana's A-to-F grading standards for public schools despite complaints that the new rules are too complex for schools and parents to... Read more...Local manufacturer tapped for trade mission to RussiaHoosier Gasket Corp. hopes to land more business in Russia, where a growing middle class and new financing options are fueling the automotive market. Read more...Rolls-Royce's profits in line with expectationsRolls-Royce Holdings Plc, the world’s second-largest aircraft-engine maker, said profit rose in line with estimates, buoyed by a backlog of orders from Boeing Co. and Airbus... Read more...Kite reports quarterly profit, smaller annual lossThe Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust earned a profit of $3.1 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, but lost $800,000 for the entire year. Read more...LEADING QUESTIONS: Debriefing with Super Bowl chiefHost Committee CEO Allison Melangton opens up about the last three years. Why is she called "The Binder Whisperer"? How did she react to pushback against "super... Read more...Local Emmis publication announces new editorEmmis Publishing has hired Amanda Heckert, senior editor at Atlanta magazine, to replace David Zivan as editor of Indianapolis Monthly, the company announced Thursday. Read more...Warehouse company expands in FranklinA refrigerated warehouse company plans to expand its facility in Franklin, investing $26 million and creating as many as 50 jobs by 2014. Read more...Indiana among 10 states getting No Child Left Behind waiversPresident Barack Obama on Thursday will free 10 states, including Indiana, from the strict and sweeping requirements of the No Child Left Behind law, giving leeway to states that... Read more...Girl, in Transit: By footThis is the fourth in a series of stories by Kimmel, who's given up her car and is relying primarily on public transit. First off, way to go, Indy! I love reading all of the... Read more...Slideshow: Super Bowl protestsVarious views from the labor protest organized during Super Bowl weekend by Unite Here outside the downtown Hyatt Hotel. The workers are seeking greater... Read more...Slideshow: Super Bowl street vibeEvangelicals, showmanship and football: A quintessential American blend, peppered with robust international interest, hits Indy. [ Subscribe to... Read more...State issues fines for stage collapse laborThe Indiana DOL announced Wednesday that three groups will be fined a total of $80,800 for workplace violations related to the Indiana State Fair stage collapse. by... Read more...IUPUI to Stage Lost' Play by Shakespeare and Fletcher for Theater Openingfrom:Indiana University-Purdue University IndianapolisA campus theatre that has been years in the making and a play that has been years in the re-making will take center stage this April with performances of the much-anticipated play... Read more...Indiana lawmaker says school bus fees increase dangerIndiana's public school districts wouldn't be able to end school bus service for their students under a proposal advancing in the General Assembly after protests from... Read more...Right-to-work boycott fines put on hold by Indiana high courtThe state Supreme Court placed on hold Wednesday all legislative fines against Democrats who boycotted the Indiana House during the right-to-work battle until it rules on whether... Read more... |
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