Kroger introduces online delivery in four markets
Kroger, the biggest grocery chain in the country, said it will "quickly" expand the service to other markets over the next few months.
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Products distributed by local company recalled for possible parasite
The Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service said lettuce in the products, distributed by Indianapolis-based Caito Foods LLC, might be contaminated with cyclospora. The parasite causes intestinal illness.
Bird, Lime planning comeback as city rolls out application for scooter firms
Electric scooters could soon be back on Indianapolis streets, as Wednesday marks the first day that scooter-rental companies are expected to be able to submit applications to the city for a license to operate their businesses.
Hotel operator sues airport authority, Infosys over lease termination
A Detroit-based hotel operator alleges the authority and the tech company colluded to wrongfully terminate its lease at a 257-room hotel at the airport to make room for Infosys’ high-profile innovation hub development.
UPDATE: Maryland-Illinois intersection reopens after repairs, utility says
Citizens Energy Group said crews are “conducting rapid inspections of all downtown sewer infrastructure to identify potential issues” after problems below the surface forced closures of two intersections this month.
Another downtown intersection closed for utility repairs
Attention commuters: Citizens Energy Group announced Thursday afternoon that it had to close another busy downtown intersection because of problems with the underlying sewer system.
Republic Airways to acquire 100 passenger jets in estimated $9B deal
The Indianapolis-based parent company of Republic Airline also secured purchase rights for an additional 100 aircraft.
Council OKs new fees, regulations for scooter-rental companies
The regulations, passed 19-6 by the council, pave the way for Lime and Bird to return scooters to Indianapolis after they receive permits and agree to new conditions and fees.
Fishers airport gets $1.5M in improvements
The Indianapolis Airport Authority announced that the work was completed at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport in Fishers ahead of schedule.
Cities grappling with how to deal with electric scooters
Indianapolis isn't alone in dealing with a scooter invasion. Overnight in dozens of cities across the United States, the electric vehicles have arrived, often taking public officials by surprise.
Bird begins pulling scooters from streets as it awaits regulations
Scooter rental service Bird has changed its mind about maintaining operations in Indianapolis while it waits for city officials to come up with an ordinance regulating such businesses.
Downtown sinkhole repairs should be done Sunday, utility says
Citizens Energy Group said crews have been working 24 hours a day at the intersection of Ohio and Pennsylvania streets to repair a century-old sewer line that collapsed 15 feet beneath the surface.
Anthem drops plan to rip up front lawn for executive parking
The Indianapolis-based health insurer said that after considering public feedback, it decided “to pursue an alternative solution to meet its parking needs.”
Local distillery raises $2M, beefs up exec team for expansion plan
Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery said the investment funds will be used for a multistate distribution expansion and strategic brand-marketing support.
Utility extends expected timetable for downtown sinkhole repairs
Downtown commuters who expected the busy intersection of Ohio and Pennsylvania streets to be open by Monday morning aren’t likely to be happy.
Founder of Indy Cultural Trail generally supports scooter services
Brian Payne, the mind behind the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, says he is generally supportive of electric scooter use on the trail—with a caveat.
Lime pulls scooters out of Indy after city cease-and-desist order
The company—one of two offering rent-by-the-minute scooters in Indianapolis—said it plans to return to business once the city establishes its regulatory procedures.
Downtown sinkhole repair could take longer than expected
A busy downtown intersection could remain closed through the weekend while crews repair a sinkhole that developed there Wednesday, Citizens Energy Group said Thursday afternoon.
Property owners along Nickel Plate Line in three counties seek compensation
At least two law firms are pursuing suits against the federal government on behalf of landowners as Hamilton County leaders make plans to convert a portion of the line into a pedestrian trail.
Fire at east-side Indianapolis business destroys dump trucks
The blaze destroyed seven 20-ton dump trucks valued at more than $1 million.