Prosecutors want to keep $3.4M from El Rodeo raids
Civil forfeiture lawsuits have been filed in Tippecanoe and Marion counties, accusing the Mexican restaurant owners and others involved with the businesses of illegally obtaining the money.
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Dunham’s $30M expansion in Marion to create 135 jobs
The sporting good retailer, which has more than 200 stores in 17 states, will consolidate distribution into a new, 735,000-square-foot building.
Indy officials work to strengthen rental-property inspection bill
A proposal under consideration by the Legislature would curb rental-property inspection programs, but local officials worked with its author to let cities set up landlord registries.
Milhaus eyeing August for opening of Circa apartments
The five-building, $26 million apartment project in downtown’s Chatham Arch area just south of Massachusetts Avenue will include 265 units, with pre-leasing to begin May 1.
Broad Ripple brokers propose office project on College Avenue
Scott Lindenberg and Thomas Willey want to replace two rental homes they own just north of Kessler Boulevard with a 5,700-square-foot, two-story office building.
Developer pitches $28M project for Fishers Train Station site
Officials are expected to vote Monday night on a proposed $28 million redevelopment of the Fishers Train Station site, the final piece of an ambitious plan that seeks to transform the town’s municipal complex into a hub of activity.
Central Indiana home sales start year on chilly note
Home-sale agreements plummeted 31 percent in January, likely due to the record snowfalls and cold temperatures.
IU official: Bloomington campus parking can raise $43M profit
Chief Financial Officer MaryFrances McCourt didn't say how parking rates would be adjusted to create that projected boost and where the extra money would be directed.
First family gives TLC to little-used Brown County cabin
The Pence administration has overseen the six-figure renovation of a Brown County cabin that one political observer calls Indiana’s Camp David.
Nursing home profits surge as owners seek moratorium
Nearly two-thirds of the state’s nursing homes are now participating in partnerships with county-owned hospitals that effectively double their profit margins.
Zionsville sticks with big-box ban despite growth push
Even as retail development continues to proliferate just outside Zionsville’s borders, town officials say they remain committed to an 8-year-old zoning ordinance banning big-box stores.
Symbol of Durham’s opulence heading for a sheriff’s sale
Tim Durham’s 10,700-square-foot Geist home has languished on the market for years with an asking price of $5.5 million.
Home starts flat in frigid January
Homebuilders filed roughly the same number of building permits in central Indiana last month, 300, that they did in January 2013. The severe winter weather has kept builders at bay, the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis said.
Artist Noel to sell Sanctuary in Zionsville, relocate to New York City
Nancy Noel is putting the massive gallery and event space on the market for $1.85 million. She’ll keep her residence in the area, but plans to open a gallery in the Big Apple.
Butler embarking on $3M, year-long streetscape project
The project calls for the installation of a boulevard on Sunset Avenue lined with trees, in addition to sidewalks and bike lanes, in hopes of distinguishing the college from the surrounding neighborhood.
Prominent criminal lawyer: Airport site for complex ‘cannot work’
A spokesman for Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said the airport site hasn’t officially been selected, although it did score highest among sites the city evaluated.
Proposed criminal justice complex draws five bidders
In the meantime, city officials are arranging to meet with lawyers, judges and residents who are concerned about moving jails and courts from downtown’s core.
Update: Black Acre wins approval to expand brewing
The Irvington brewpub has received a zoning variance that allows the business to increase brewing capacity. Black Acre’s beer soon could become available in other bars and restaurants.
Local developer Keystone buys north-side office park
An affiliate of Keystone Realty Group has bought Waterplace Office Park on North Meridian Street and plans to make a major investment in the property in hopes of improving occupancy.
Kite paying $1.2B for rival real estate developer
Kite Realty Group Trust will remain in Indianapolis after the purchase, which will balloon its holdings to 131 properties covering 20 million square feet of shopping center space in 26 states.