Interstate 65 bridge to stay closed until mid-September
The bridge closing on one of the state’s busiest interstates has created big traffic backups for anyone trying to travel from Indianapolis to the Chicago area.
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Indiana city remembers Columbia House after bankruptcy
At its peak, Columbia House employed more than 1,200 people at its distribution plant in Terre Haute, while another 5,000-plus worked at the massive companion Columbia Records plant. The record club connected the world to both facilities.
Toyota dealership’s relocation halted by appeals court
Whether three competing Indianapolis-area Toyota dealers may block the relocation of another Toyota franchise from Anderson to Noblesville divided a panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals on Thursday.
Republic, Purdue team up to bolster pilot ranks
The company says the shortage is partly to blame for its decreased profits, and the university fears the low pay that’s driving the shortage could threaten student interest in its professional flight school.
Republic on quest to quell pilot strife
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OneJet adds nonstop flight from Indy to Nashville
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UPDATE: Pence considers using reserves on infrastructure
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No timeline yet for repairs to closed Interstate 65 bridge
Northbound drivers are facing lengthy delays on a detour to get around the bridge over Wildcat Creek that was closed Friday for the second time in one week.
German firm chooses Indy for North American expansion
LKE Group, which makes products for transporting goods and materials, plans to establish its operations just south of Indianapolis International Airport.
INDOT noted concerns about closed Lafayette bridge in 2005
An inspector a decade ago found that bearings at the top of the steel components that support the I-65 bridge had a significant tilt to the north that worsened when air temperatures fell.
Interstate 65 closed again near Lafayette
A Friday statement from the Indiana Department of Transportation says northbound I-65 near Lafayette is closed to traffic because of more concerns about the Wildcat Creek bridge.
Uber launches luxury car service in Indianapolis
Want to be chauffeured in a Mercedes from Broad Ripple to downtown? The ride-sharing service is betting upscale vehicles will resonate with modest Midwesterners.
Republic’s quarterly financial results slip, as expected
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. hit the mark late last month when it warned investors that second quarter financial results would be worse than expected due to an ongoing labor dispute with pilots.
Longtime executive leaving Republic Airways
Republic Airways Holdings Inc.'s chief financial officer is leaving the company to pursue other interests, the Indianapolis-based company announced Wednesday.
Crews aiming to repair closed I-65 bridge by Thursday
Interstate 65 traffic is being diverted from northbound I-65 onto U.S. 52 at Lebanon for a detour taking drivers north of Lafayette.
KAR sees surge in quarterly revenue, earnings
KAR Auction Services Inc. reported big jumps in revenue and profit in the second quarter, topping analyst expectations.
Republic Airways planning training center south of airport
The $3.85 million project would allow the regional carrier to train as many as 5,000 employees per year.
Russell steps down as chairman at Celadon Group
Stephen Russell is relinquishing a role he’s had at Celadon Group since he founded the company in 1985. CEO Paul Will and COO Eric Meek received promotions.
Officials expect new I-69 section opening by year’s end
State highway officials remain confident the latest section of southern Indiana's Interstate 69 extension will be finished this year even though construction crews still have several miles of concrete to pour.
Indiana, private carrier ink deal for Hoosier Line
The Indiana Department of Transportation says four-days-per-week passenger rail service between Chicago and Indianapolis has begun under a two-year contract with Amtrak and Iowa Pacific Holdings.