Former official sentenced in Bloomington concrete scam
A Bedford man has been sentenced to 55 months in federal prison for a years-long scheme to embezzle more than $440,000 from the city of Bloomington through false concrete contracts.
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Whitestown appealing Zionsville case to state Supreme Court
The Whitestown Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to petition the higher court to consider the case. Town attorneys also intend to ask the court to postpone the appellate ruling from taking effect until a final decision is made.
Indiana economic groups endorse Mounds Lake project
Economic development organizations in eight central Indiana counties say they support the proposed $450 million Mounds Lake Reservoir project.
Whitestown demands Zionsville ‘cease and desist’ over merger
The battle between the two towns over Perry Township has heated up, with Whitestown demanding that Zionsville roll back moves it made in response to an Indiana Court of Appeals decision this week.
Anderson loses $3.5M in federal funds for new bus terminal
Local officials had asked the Indiana Department of Transportation to extend the deadline for tapping those funds until July because the city had not settled on a site for the new terminal.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill part of Carmel hotel development
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, a fast-growing national restaurant chain, is planning to open its first Indiana location in Carmel.
Former Fishers development official could remain as consultant
Tom Dickey, director of community development for Fishers, announced in May that he accepted a job as managing director of real estate for the private development company Hageman Group, but a consulting services contract could compensate him $93,600 over the next year.
Immigrant’s new PAC urges Asians toward politics
Raju Chinthala, a Carmel resident, is on a mission to get Asian-Americans registered to vote and eventually running for office. He formed the Asian-American Indiana PAC to support candidates from either party.
Suburbs paying for new census in hopes of higher tax distributions
A fast-growing city like Fishers can add thousands of new residents in just a few years. But several state funding allocations are based on population numbers the U.S. Census Bureau collects only once a decade, which could grossly underestimate the city’s density.
Northern communities identify gateways for aesthetic improvements
The northern Indianapolis suburbs are struggling to improve their doorsteps despite tight budgets, right-of-way acquisition obstacles and fickle public tastes.
Rosenthal retiring as CEO, president of Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie President and CEO Ellen Rosenthal has led tremendous growth at the interactive history park in Fishers since 2003. She plans to retire at the end of the year.
Whitestown likely to appeal Zionsville case to higher court
The Whitestown Town Council will vote Tuesday on whether to appeal the ruling from the Indiana Court of Appeals allowing Zionsville to merge with Perry Township.
Greenwood adds e-cigarettes to public smoking ban
The ban prohibits smoking in places such as restaurants, building entryways and parks, but not bars.
Apartment complex proposed for 20-acre school property
A 20-acre property the Westfield-Washington School Board recently sold could become an apartment complex under a proposal the city is considering.
Delaware County commissioners oppose Mounds reservoir
Commissioners in one of two central Indiana counties where the proposed Mounds Lake Reservoir would be created voted Monday to oppose the approximately $450 million project.
Indiana city gives initial OK to reservoir panel ordinance
An ordinance calling for the city of Anderson to join a commission that would handle planning for a proposed $450 million reservoir has won initial approval from the central Indiana city's council.
Settlement clears way for Kokomo baseball home opener
A dispute involving the federal and state governments over how Kokomo built part of a baseball stadium in a flood-prone area meant to remain green space was resolved Friday.
Graeter’s opening Carmel location
The Cincinnati-based handmade ice cream shop will occupy 2,032 square feet in the three-story Nash building in the City Center development.
Noblesville seeks to expand planning jurisdiction
The city of Noblesville is proposing expanding its zoning jurisdiction in preparation for future growth and possible annexation of new property.
Co-working perks include collaboration
I recently spent a few hours at the newest, oldest and biggest co-working spaces to see what all the hype is about.