Jeff Miller’s presence causes disturbance at neighborhood meeting
Miller was charged with child molesting in November after two 10-year-old girls told police he inappropriately touched and massaged them at his Fletcher Place home.
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Indianapolis mayor eyes more officers, anti-crime steps
Indianapolis officials say they’ll continue boosting the size of the city’s police force and expanding support for neighborhood anti-crime efforts in response to a seven-year trend of increasing homicides.
Richardson to run for county, not state, position in next election
The highest-ranking Republican woman in the Indiana Legislature has decided to not seek a new term and instead run for a county clerk position next year.
Couple who pitched Westfield baseball center bristle over potential deal with mayor’s nephew
Sue and Chris Estep, owners of RoundTripper Baseball Academy in Westfield, say they met with Mayor Andy Cook to discuss the possibility of relocating to Grand Park.
UPDATE: IndyGo board awards $46M in Red Line construction contracts
Construction is expected to begin early next year, with the route open for service in the summer of 2019.
Miller finally comments on his City-County Council status
Indianapolis City-County Council member Jeff Miller has finally explained his reasons for remaining on the council—more than two weeks after he was charged with three felony counts of child molesting.
Indy Council approves tax abatement for Infosys
The 10-year tax abatement will apply to IT equipment of up to $400 million.
Council leaders strip Miller of committee assignments in wake of arrest
City-County Council Republicans have called for Jeff Miller to step down after he was charged with child molesting, but it appears he intends to remain on the council.
Program will try to connect veterans, tech community
The Speak Easy is spearheading the effort, which will include mentoring, educational events and steeply discounted co-working rates.
Home Place agrees to stop legal fight with Carmel over annexation
The long legal battle between the city of Carmel and the residents of the small community in Clay Township known as Home Place appears to be over.
Indy Republicans vexed that Miller remains on council after arrest
The Republican caucus of the City-County Council released a statement Tuesday strongly urging Jeff Miller, who was charged with child molesting last week, to resign from the council.
GOP chair: Miller has resigned from council after being charged with child molestation
Jeffrey Miller was charged Friday with three felony counts of child molesting after two 10-year-old girls told police he inappropriately touched and massaged them at his house.
Councilor Miller charged with 3 felony counts of child molesting
Jeff Miller, a Republican member of the Indianapolis City-County Council, has been charged with three felony counts of child molesting after two 10-year-old girls told police he inappropriately touched and massaged them at his house.
Plan to develop 211 acres at Fishers airport site takes flight
Local officials say the land, part of Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport, could house up to 1 million square feet of new commercial development under a plan approved on Friday.
Police conducting sex-crimes probe searched Councilor Miller’s home
The search of City-County Councilor Jeff Miller's home occurred Oct. 21. The warrant sought “any and all hand held body massagers, or massage tools or implements."
Carmel’s debt rating dips as city’s financial burden rises
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded Carmel’s debt rating, saying the suburb is “vulnerable to unanticipated economic or operating swings” given its growing debt levels.
City files suit against drug manufacturers over opioid epidemic
The suit names two dozen entities, including Stamford, Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma LP—which produces OxyContin—as well as Cephalon Inc, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
Carmel redevelopment leader steps down to focus on campaign
Corrie Meyer, who oversaw the city’s redevelopment commission for three years, hopes to claim the Indiana Senate seat currently held by Mike Delph.
Indianapolis naming new downtown plaza after Lugar
Former Mayor Richard Lugar joined current Mayor Joe Hogsett and former mayors Steve Goldsmith, Bart Peterson and Greg Ballard for Monday's announcement.
Fishers cries foul, claims tax formula benefits Carmel
Fishers leaders say the state’s formula for distributing income tax revenue to local entities is unfair, and they want changes.