City says it will keep library branches open
Details of a plan to assist the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library have yet to emerge, but city leaders are pledging
their support to shore up a widening budget gap.
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CIB agrees to help Black Expo, but not with grant
Capital Improvement Board votes not to restore IBE’s annual $150,000 grant, but agrees to provide the organization
with in-kind services equaling the amount.
Study: Pacers, Fever add $55M to local economy each year
The Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever contribute an estimated $55 million a year to the Indianapolis economy, according to
a study conducted by Chicago-based hospitality consulting firm Hunden Strategic Partners.
CIB set to release results of Pacers impact study
The report from a Chicago consulting firm will detail how much the Indiana Pacers contribute to the local economy, as the
Capital Improvement Board negotiates with team officials over paying $15 million in annual Conseco Fieldhouse operating costs.
MOUNAYAR: Indianapolis should rediscover public spaces
Too few of the city's revitalization projects are connected by attractive sidewalks, streets, gardens and plazas.
Waterworks board wants outside review of mayor’s utility plan
The waterworks board’s plan to hire outside consultants to study the proposed sale of Indianapolis Water could delay the deal.
Indianapolis gets $10 million for clean energy
The grant announced Wednesday is part of $452 million in stimulus funding nationwide for projects meant to make buildings
more energy efficient.
City-County Building ‘greening’ project to cost $8 million
City expects environmentally friendly overhaul of downtown headquarters to provide net savings of $250,000 per year.
City flush with energy-saving ideas for building
City-County Building energy-efficiency upgrades are set to be unveiled Tuesday afternoon. The nearly 50-year old landmark is the centerpiece of the city's greener-building initiative.
Pacers’ woes tied to Lucas Oil Stadium deal
Five years ago, the Indiana Pacers ownership was not included in discussions about a potential new downtown home for the Indianapolis
Colts, and now city and Pacers officials are paying the price.
Brizzi ordered dismissal in trespassing case
Another case has surfaced in which Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi personally weighed in to the benefit of defense attorney
Paul Page, Brizzi’s friend and business partner.
Bird: Pacers owner hasn’t indicated team will move
Indiana Pacers President Larry Bird says that despite questions about the franchise's stability he's never heard team
owner Herb Simon say he would relocate the club.
Indianapolis road projects aided by federal stimulus funds
The city’s Department of Public Works plans a record $88 million in transportation improvements, including road, bridge
and sidewalk projects.
Hendricks County scales back hospitality plan
The convention bureau has shelved its plan to attract a full-service hotel and instead will boost spending on tourism marketing.
Pacers playing hardball with city on lease
The Indiana Pacers set a June 30 deadline to get a deal worked out to operate Conseco Fieldhouse. The team wants $15 million
annually.
City cracks down on illegal massage parlors
A multi-agency code-enforcement sweep aimed at curbing prostitution and human-trafficking targets 13 massage parlors.
CIB takes Black Expo grant request under consideration
Local not-for-profit wants annual $150,000 grant from the Capital Improvement Board restored to better market the Circle City
Classic.
Black Expo making pitch for lost CIB grant
Not-for-profit hopes to have $150,000 in annual funding restored, particularly now that it has taken on the additional duties
related to the Circle City Classic.
City approval of Citizens Energy deal could come in May
Citizens Energy should have completed the majority of its due diligence of the city’s water and sewer utilities, which
it plans to acquire, by the end of this month.
NCAA, city still hammering out long-term deal
The NCAA and city put together a deal to cover insurance and liability issues for this year’s Final Four, but are still finalizing
an agreement that assures the event comes back regularly through 2039.