Entrepreneur who purchased Channel 8 plans upgrades, hiring spree
An Indianapolis native, DuJuan McCoy expects to use his status as a local owner and the wisdom he’s acquired as a national turnaround artist to improve the station’s fortunes.
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Pacers to reduce emphasis on suites in renovation
The change comes as the Pacers look to create court-facing gathering areas like those found at other new or renovated venues.
United delays planned return of grounded Boeing 737 Max
United Airlines said Friday that without the planes, it will cancel 56 flights a day in January, February and early March.
White House seeks disclosure of actual health care prices
New rules from the Trump administration would require insurers and hospitals to disclose upfront the actual prices for common tests and procedures. The sweeping changes face stiff pushback from the health care industry and could be challenged in court.
Expert: Economy inching closer to downturn as workforce constrains growth
Jeff Korzenik, chief investment officer for Fifth Third Bank, told the audience at IBJ’s 2020 Economic Forecast that employers need to investigate nontraditional sources of workers to offset the weak labor market.
Developer plans 68-acre project with $32M space park, bowling alley, go-kart track
A Westfield developer’s plans for 68 acres next to Grand Park include a major planetarium and space science center, laser tag venue, jump park, bowling alley, indoor/outdoor go-kart track and driving school.
State CIO Dewand Neely will tackle new challenge with Eleven Fifty Academy
After 15 years working in the information technology department for the state of Indiana—the last four as chief information officer, Dewand Neely is departing to take a job as chief operating officer for Eleven Fifty Academy, the not-for-profit coding academy with facilities in downtown Indianapolis and Fishers.
National dog daycare opening first Indiana location on north side
Dogtopia, a chain of dog daycare, boarding and spa franchises, plans to open its first location in Indiana this month, the company announced Thursday.
Pelosi says agreement on revamped NAFTA ‘imminent’
Moving ahead on the trade deal could signal that Democrats and Republicans can work on substantive issues even as the House pursues a divisive impeachment case against President Trump.
Colts continue to believe Vinatieri will overcome kicking woes
The Indianapolis Colts brought in a handful of kickers for tryouts Tuesday and once again, Coach Frank Reich and General Manager Chris Ballard decided to keep Adam Vinatieri.
Hospital association contests Ball State monopoly study
The Indiana Hospital Association is disputing a Ball State University study of Hoosier hospitals that blames part of the high cost of health care on monopolies.
Indiana Democratic chairman entering state Senate race
John Zody announced Thursday he would seek to replace Democratic Sen. Mark Stoops of Bloomington, who said last week that he wouldn’t seek a third term.
Schwab boosts new trading accounts 31% after fees go to zero
Charles Schwab Corp.’s free trading offer is turning out to be a hit, drawing in new customers at a fast clip.
Robust holiday shopping season expected, with some retailers facing challenges
With two weeks until the official start of the holiday shopping season, the nation’s retailers are gearing up for what should be another brutally competitive shopping period.
Battery maker Energizer planning 440 jobs at Johnson County facility
Energizer Manufacturing Inc. is seeking tax breaks from the city of Franklin in return for opening a $62.7 million packaging and distribution center in Franklin Tech Park, just east of Interstate 65 and south of State Road 44.
Children’s Museum, city join forces to find options to save historic Drake building
The process will give developers an opportunity to introduce ways to preserve the 91-year-old building at 3060 N. Meridian St., which the museum had planned to demolish.
Embattled Attorney General Curtis Hill says he will seek re-election
Hill’s decision comes as he awaits the outcome of an Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission hearing over allegations he drunkenly groped a state lawmaker and three legislative staffers at a party in March 2018.
Holcomb says he shares teacher concerns, doesn’t criticize closings
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb isn’t promising quick action in response to educators who want more teacher pay, but said he respects the decisions of school districts to call off classes for a Statehouse rally next week.
Federal investigators: Coast Guard ignored duck boat safety proposals
The National Transportation Safety Board criticized the U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday for ignoring suggestions they say might have prevented last year’s Missouri accident that killed 17 people, including nine members of an Indiana family.
Pence to visit Indianapolis next week
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to give a speech at the Strada Education Network National Symposium in Indianapolis on Nov. 20.