Area homebuilders optimistic after late-year surge in permit filings
After a dismal first half, applications for new home construction rose significantly during the last six months of the year in the nine-county area.
Latest News
Articles
U.S. growth likely slowed last quarter, but still pointed to resilient economy
On Thursday, the Commerce Department is expected to report that the nation’s gross domestic product—the economy’s total output of goods and services—rose at an annual rate of around 2% from October through December.
Jim Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach after leading Michigan to national title
Harbaugh, who nearly led the Indianapolis Colts to the Super Bowl as a player three decades ago, is leaving the University of Michigan after nine seasons as coach and a national championship.
Ivy Tech, Purdue partnering to fill Indiana’s engineer pipeline
The program fills a gap that was left behind by the split of IUPUI’s campus between Purdue and Indiana University.
Indiana House committee votes to repeal downtown tax district, offers county-wide income tax as alternative
The Republican-controlled Indiana House Ways and Means Committee voted to advance a bill that would repeal the economic enhancement district that Democrat-controlled Indianapolis city government approved last month. The committee chairman offered a new Marion County income tax as an alternative.
Cease-and-desist order issued against Carmel financial firm, CEO
The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office has issued a cease-and-desist order against Carmel-based ReJoyce Financial LLC, its CEO Alexander Joyce, and two other parties.
Office mandates don’t help companies make more money, study finds
New research suggests that office mandates can make workers less satisfied with their jobs and more likely to look for a new one.
Happy hour, cocktails to-go bill makes splash at Indiana Statehouse
The bill would allow retailers to reduce drink prices for up to four hours a day, but less than 15 hours in a week. Happy hours wouldn’t be allowed between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.
CEO Rick Fuson retiring after 40 years as Indiana Pacers executive
Fuson plans to depart as CEO on June 18, the same date he began working for the franchise 40 years ago as director of special events at Market Square Arena.
Indiana lawmakers pump brakes on proposal to raise speed limit
A House roads committee on Tuesday did move long-sought legislation allowing jurors to know when someone in a car crash wasn’t wearing a seat belt.
Republican lawmakers advance new attempt to limit Indiana governor’s executive powers
Senate Bill 234, removes a Hoosier governor’s ability to extend a state of disaster emergency after 30 days—or declare a new emergency—unless it is “wholly unrelated” to the first one.
‘Knockout’ tournament takes All-Star Game statewide
The Indiana Statewide Knockout Tournament got underway earlier this month and continues all the way until NBA All-Star Weekend in mid-February.
Pitney Bowes closing Greenwood facility, eliminating 100 jobs
The closure comes about six months after Pitney Bowes announced it was eliminating 311 jobs as part of a decision to do away with parcel delivery and returns operations at the facility.
Former virtual charter school leaders face federal charges tied to alleged enrollment scam
The defendants face a combined 76 charges including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
Families sue gun shop that sold AR-15 used in bank shooting that killed 5
The civil suit alleges River City Firearms should have noticed red flags when the shooter bought the gun six days before killing five Old National Bank co-workers..
Dan Dakich hired for AM sports talk radio role
“The Dan Dakich Show” is scheduled to debut Jan. 29 on WXNT-AM 1430, a station known as Indy’s Sports Ticket 1430 AM that has finished near the bottom in listenership rankings.
Irvington businesses switch stance on Blue Line bill after public backlash
After initially voicing their opposition to IndyGo’s plans to construct a dedicated bus line along Washington Street for the Blue Line, three Irvington business owners are changing their tune.
TurboTax maker Intuit barred from advertising ‘free’ tax services without disclosing who’s eligible
The Federal Trade Commission ruled that Intuit engaged in deceptive practices by running ads claiming consumers could file their taxes for free using TurboTax even though many people did not qualify for such free offerings.
CNO seeks buyer for 78-acre Carmel office campus with vision to redevelop site
The publicly traded firm, which said in June that it would move its operations to the OpenLane Inc. building at 11299 N. Illinois St., sees potential for residential and retail development and different kinds of office uses.
Unions flexed their muscles last year, but membership rates didn’t grow
Despite U.S. polls showing growing enthusiasm for unions, membership rates have been on a decades-long decline.