APRIL 5-11, 2019
This week, Anthony Schoettle explores the possible repercussions of radio station owner Cumulus Media buying three more stations in the Indianapolis area, giving it six total and the reach to challenge locally based Emmis Communications. Samm Quinn examines complaints from residents of Fishers that the fast-growing city is growing too fast and losing its homespun charm—a train of thought that mayoral candidate Logan Day has decided to ride. And in Indianapolis, Republican mayoral candidate Jim Merritt is using potholes to attack Mayor Joe Hogsett as he tries to paint the incumbent as out of touch with everyday residents.
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Indiana stocks rocket higher to open year
More than two dozen of the state’s 51 public companies posting double-digit percentage gains in the first quarter.
Read MoreRadio-station acquisitions give Cumulus big boost
With its pending acquisition of three Entercom Communications Corp. stations, Cumulus Media Inc. is set to become the biggest, most-listened-to radio company in the Indianapolis market.
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Hogsett opponent Merritt focuses on potholes in mayor’s race
As city crews fill potholes on Indianapolis streets, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s likely Republican challenger in this fall’s election is trying to define the mayor by those same pockmarked roads.
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Fadness’ primary opponent: Fishers development coming too quickly
The mayor and his backers see the city’s transformation as a resounding success. But some residents say it’s been too much, too fast, and has left parts of their community almost unrecognizable.
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Indians planning high-end club that allows fans to mingle
About $2 million in upgrades to Victory Field are scheduled to begin after the 2019 season concludes in September, most notably an overhaul of the existing suite area behind home plate.
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Battered insurer MDwise readies for turnaround
The CEO who took charge last summer of the Indianapolis company that provides health insurance, food, career help and other services to low-income people acknowledges he has a big job ahead.
Read MoreQ&A with Nicole Kearney, owner of Sip & Share Winery
Kearney taught college before starting her vegan wine business in 2016.
Read MoreSticksnleaves co-founders land funding for new tech firm
Entrepreneurs Yaw Aning and Anthony Smith are thinking big with their latest company, which was launched out of "stealth mode" Tuesday with an announcement that it raised $600,000 in early venture funding.
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Downtown hotel coalition launches ad campaign against CIB funding bill
A coalition opposed to the development of two downtown convention hotels plans to launch a “significant” multimedia advertising campaign Thursday with hopes of swaying the public—and lawmakers—on the issue.
Read MoreLilly Library set for renovation after $10.9M grant from Lilly Endowment
The Lilly Library at Indiana University—home to more than 450,000 rare books, 8.5 million manuscripts and 150,000 sheets of music—hasn’t had a significant interior renovation since it opened in 1960.
Read MoreIndiana Senate votes to send controversial hate crimes bill to governor
The Indiana Senate adopted the House's version of a bias crimes bill on Tuesday afternoon, sending the legislation to Gov. Eric Holcomb despite complaints from opponents who say the bill isn’t specific enough.
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State electric plants pivoting away from coal
The industry is retiring coal-fired plants in favor of cheaper energy sources, including gas, solar and wind.
Read MoreNew system at Notre Dame turns food waste into energy
The university said the Grind2Energy system will reduce non-consumable food waste on campus by more than 2,000 pounds a day while contributing to the clean-energy needs of a local farm.
Read MoreTwo Franklin schools reopen after air testing
The Franklin Community Schools announced the decision for Needham and Webb elementary schools after the testing of a total of 44 indoor air samples from the two schools.
Read MoreFarmers fretting over market conditions
Researchers learned that many farmers are carrying larger loans than a year ago, and one in five of them said it was the result of carrying over a previous year’s unpaid operating debt.
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EDITORIAL: Innovative companies like TMap help hobbled Hoosier recruiters
With the Legislature more inclined these days to reject proposals the business community say will boost the state’s economy, companies are forced to compensate in any way they can.
Read MoreNATE FELTMAN: Debt could snuff out ‘American Tailwind’
Our standard of living has sailed upward for decades, but excessive spending will bring us down to earth.
Read MoreSheila Suess Kennedy: Connecting the dots between gerrymandering, potholes
Few of us who live in Indianapolis recognize the connection between Indiana’s gerrymandered legislative districts and the thousands of potholes we dodge every spring, or the fiscal shortchanging of urban schools, or the Legislature’s refusal to pass comprehensive bias crimes legislation, or our lawmakers’ seeming fixation on women’s reproductive decisions.
Read MoreTodd Rokita: Responsible parties must own their role in sky-high drug prices
It’s the cold, hard truth that there isn’t one simple solution for eradicating the complexities of the pharmacy benefits industry.
Read MoreKristen Cooper: C-level execs fuel economy by supporting startup founders
If chief information and chief technology officers in Indy spent more time becoming acquainted with and mentoring female founders, Indianapolis could become a national model for a vibrant and more equitable startup environment.
Read MoreEd Feigenbaum: Don’t take these Statehouse phrases at face value
Virtually no bill is ever “simple.” And the more an advocate protests about its being so, the more complicated or controversial it tends to be.
Read MoreHAHN: Keep your guard up against financial fraud
If you feel as though more scams are being perpetrated, you are correct. New technology is leading to more sophisticated scams, and, most of the time, victims do not realize they are being exploited.
Read MoreBOHANON & CUROTT: Lots to consider in debate over rising insulin prices
Last month, Indy-based Eli Lilly and Co., the original innovator in insulin, introduced the first low-priced “generic” version of its current insulin product.
Read MoreLetter: A societal oddity
Isn’t it ironic that South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg qualifies to be president of the United States but couldn’t be employed as a counselor at Roncalli High School?
Read MoreLetter: Writer misunderstood Indiana Forest Alliance
Mr. Moistner calls the Indiana Forest Alliance a “conflict industry” that only exists to fight. Actually, the IFA and the Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association began a dialogue in good faith; while we still disagree on some matters, we agree on others.
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Nickel Plate Bar & Grill in Fishers to close this month
The iconic Fishers restaurant known for its giant pork tenderloin sandwiches and its historic downtown building is set to close later this month after 28 years in operation.
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Allison Transmission seeking $2.7M tax break from city on $34.5M testing facility
Officials for the Indianapolis-based transmission giant tell city officials that the project would create 193 jobs that pay an average of $20.39 per hour, as well as help it retain current employees.
Read MoreWISH-TV beefing up programming with additional afternoon newscast
Indianapolis station WISH-TV Channel 8 plans to add a 4 p.m. newscast to its broadcast schedule, owner Nexstar Media Group announced Monday.
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Tiny-house enclave by Lucas Oil Stadium offers tourists pint-sized lodging
The so-called Tiny House Hotel is a big part of an effort to attract fans of miniature abodes to the city.
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Shell of former gas station on cusp of Meridian-Kessler to become office building
Real estate agent and nearby resident Kelly Lavengood says she was inspired by other rehab projects in the area to buy and renovate the former Pure Oil gas station on 38th Street.
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MIKE LOPRESTI: Snapshots from a distressing hoops season
The easiest problem to fix? Bring the high school tournament back to Hinkle Fieldhouse.
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