30-plus years of ‘Garfield’ comic strips to sell at auction
The strips span from the launch of “Garfield” in 1978 to 2011, when Indiana-based cartoonist Jim Davis began drawing the strip digitally.
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Incoming zoo CEO seeks to continue momentum
Rob Shumaker, now president of the zoo, will take over as CEO for the retiring Michael Crowther in early January.
To raise cash, Lilly Endowment unloads more Eli Lilly stock
For the Lilly Endowment, a good year means it’s time to cash in.
Fiber network firm looks beyond Indiana for growth
Intelligent Fiber Network has spent the last 18 months rebranding—including a name change that telegraphs its growth plans—and ramping up its marketing.
Holcomb opts in to accepting refugees
Gov. Eric Holcomb is giving the green light for federal officials to continue placing refugees in Indiana, following in the footsteps of a growing group of governors.
State expecting to bring in more revenue than previously estimated
The state is expecting an additional $531 million in revenue over the next biennium, according to a forecast released Friday. The additional dollars would bring reserves up to $2.4 billion in 2020 and $2.6 billion in 2021.
East Coast firm looks to build apartment complex for ‘active’ seniors in Noblesville
Washington, D.C.-based Capitol Seniors Housing plans to make its Indiana debut by building 172-unit apartment complex next to Hamilton Town Center.
Buttigieg-Warren clash on campaign trail spills into debate
The long-festering feud between Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg erupted Thursday night in a high-stakes debate that tested the strength of the Democratic Party’s shrinking pool of presidential contenders just six weeks before primary voting begins.
U.S. consumer spending surged 0.4% in November, best since July
Americans increased their spending in November at the fastest pace in four months, and income growth rebounded to its strongest gain since August.
Electric car service Blue Indy ceasing operations
The electric-car-sharing service that launched in September 2015 notified customers Friday morning that it will discontinue its Indianapolis fleet in May.
Fresh baby food maker plans first retail shop in Castleton
The shop in Castleton is expected to open in March and will sell fresh baby food plus merchandise for both babies and mothers. The company also offers baby food subscription boxes.
Indiana State taking high-tech approach to product packaging
Indiana State University is at the forefront of the increasingly complicated and important world of packaging. It’s one of seven colleges in the U.S. to offer a four-year degree in package engineering technology.
Indiana lands $5.2M grant to address maternal opioid misuse
The grant from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will be used to improve the coordination of clinical care and the integration of other services that are critical for maternal and child health and recovery, officials said.
West-side apartment complex sells for $32.8M
The Astoria Park Apartments complex, 3640 Beluga Lane, was bought by Besyata Investment Group, according to the Indianapolis multifamily division of Chicago-based Cushman & Wakefield, which brokered the sale.
Farm, industry groups upset at final EPA ethanol rule
Some farm groups and farm-state lawmakers expressed anger at the Trump administration Thursday over final ethanol rules that they said failed to uphold the president’s promises to the industry.
Senate passes anti-robocalls bill; Trump expected to sign
The bill would stiffen enforcement and require that phone companies offer free consumer tools to identify and block scam calls. It also calls for tougher fines when individuals intentionally violate the law.
North America trade pact contains rare setback for Big Pharma
To satisfy House Democrats, the Trump administration removed a provision that would have given the makers of ultra-expensive biologic drugs 10 years of protection from less expensive knockoffs.
Trump likely to sign bill that makes big changes to how Americans save for retirement
The bill, which President Trump is expected to sign, is widely considered the biggest piece of retirement legislation since the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
Unexpected slow November snaps second-half surge in home-building activity
Applications for home construction fell 15 percent in November, which means Indianapolis-area builders will need a huge December to match 2018’s numbers.
Federal bill that would raise tobacco-buying age won’t change Holcomb’s plans
The governor will continue to pursue raising the smoking age in Indiana, a bill that would be tougher than legislation moving through Congress as part of a $1.4 trillion government-wide spending package.