Notorious I-69 interchange slated for big upgrade
Getting onto and off of Interstate 69 at the 116th Street exit has long been a nail-biting experience, but traffic planners are about to propose reconstruction to unplug the bottleneck.
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Buyer snaps up 175-acre Golf Club of Indiana
An investment group has acquired the Golf Club of Indiana in southern Boone County near Zionsville and is planning improvements to the 175-acre property.
Judge says no insurance cash for Indiana concert hall
A judge has decided that the owners of a southern Indiana concert hall destroyed in an arson nearly two years ago aren't owed any insurance money because they didn't properly maintain the sprinkler system.
Panel named to search for new Purdue president
The committee announced Thursday will be looking to replace Purdue President France Cordova, who said last week she would step down next summer when her contract expires.
Matriarch’s work ethic inspires Holiday World staff
Pat Koch, whose official title at her family-owned Holiday World theme park is director of values, sets a high bar for hard work and dedication.
Rural broadband provider Omnicity racks up legal bills tied to acquisitions
The latest of at least five suits filed since early last year involves Columbus, Ohio-based SZD Whiteboard, a consulting firm the company used to identify acquisition targets.
Amazon planning fourth area distribution center
Amazon.com plans to open a second warehouse in Plainfield this year, the company announced Wednesday. The online retailer’s fourth location in central Indiana is expected to create hundreds of jobs.
Mike’s unveils new design for new carwashes
Two new carwash facilities in Anderson and West Lafayette will bring the Indianapolis-based chain to 39 stores.
Purdue president to step down next summer
Purdue University President France Cordova says she'll step down when her contract expires in 2012. She succeeded Martin Jischke at the helm of the public university in 2007.
Local developer ready to start $18M project
Indianapolis-based Buckingham Cos. is expected to start construction this summer on an $18 million, 146-unit apartment building in downtown Columbus.
Transportation museum eyes excursion trains to downtown Indy
As efforts drag on to study and fund a commuter rail system using the former Nickel Plate rail line, the group now using the 37-mile corridor to run excursion trains in Hamilton County and to the Indiana State Fair is looking at running its trains farther south—to downtown.
Forum Credit Union trying to rebound from recent losses
Fishers-based Forum Credit Union was on the upswing from a sizable loss in 2008 when a slew of challenges hit late last year. Now Forum is rebuilding its earnings—and looking for a new leader to steer the company.
Quail Run Apartments in Zionsville changes hands
Richmond, Va.-based McCann Realty Partners LLC bought the 166-unit complex with a $9.25 million loan. The sale marks the second time Quail Run has changed ownership in the past two years.
Logistics firm planning 415 jobs in Plainfield
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics plans to expand its distribution center in the Hendricks County town and create up to 415 new jobs by 2015. Based in Tennessee, OHL is one of the largest third-party logistics providers in the world.
Future uncertain for occupant of Marion factory
The TriEnda facility opened in late 2008 in part of Marion's closed 1 million-square-foot Thomson television picture tube plant.
Q&A
Jim Alender has been CEO of Howard Regional Health System in Kokomo since 1997. He recently negotiated a letter of intent to merge the hospital with Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health. He spoke about the major factors that led to that decision, and the benefits he hopes to come from it. The deal, which still requires approval from Howard County officials, could close before the end of this year.
How to sell Martinsville to MDs
Help with physician recruitment is a big factor pushing small-city hospitals into the arms of Indianapolis’ four major hospital systems. So how do the big boys entice doctors to the small towns?
Lafayette, Logansport groups want China trade
Greater Lafayette Commerce and the Logansport-Cass County Economic Development Foundation will work with Purdue University to develop strategic plans designed to expand trade and investment with China.
Johnson County beefs up rules on cell towers
Concerns about growing cell phone use are prompting the Johnson County Board of Commissioners to crack down on cell phone towers to protect the landscape, residents and property values.
Carmel home is not-your-average caddy shack
Mike and Sally Kerr can see directly to the past as they walk around their Southern plantation-style residence built completely around the walls of Woodland Country Club’s original club house.