Frontier flight attendants ratify labor contract
The union representing nearly 1,000 flight attendants ratified a labor agreement with Republic Airways subsidiary Frontier Airlines aimed at cutting costs.
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Railroad set for SW Indiana expansion project
Indianapolis-based Indiana Rail Road Co. officials are to join state and local officials in a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the project at its Hiawatha Yard near Jasonville.
Backers seek support for 2-mile streetcar line downtown
Downtown Indianapolis Streetcar Corp. said a circulator route between downtown and the Indianapolis Zoo in White River State Park might cost $20 million to $25 million to build and equip.
Allisonville bridge closure will be abbreviated
The Indiana Department of Transportation will close the busy span over Interstate 465 for five months instead of seven.
Airport faces quick decision on public art
The Indianapolis Airport Authority is proceeding with plans to install a video advertising wall at the airport in early September and will need to make a controversial decision within the next week on whether it will replace a local artist’s work.
Marsh outsourcing distribution to East Coast firm
Marsh Supermarkets Inc. plans to outsource distribution services for all 97 of its stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. Marsh said 250 logistics workers will become employees for C&S.
Private funds may kick-start rail-transit plan
An innovative private financing deal struck last year to expand Denver’s rail transit system could be used to expedite construction of the first line in central Indiana.
Freight carrier plans to expand, add 183 local jobs
Thomasville, N.C.-based Old Dominion Freight Line said a $22 million investment will be used to upgrade its existing 122,340-square-foot facility on the southwest side.
I-465 renamed USS Indianapolis Memorial Highway
The interstate loop around Indianapolis was formally renamed for the cruiser sunk in shark-infested waters of the Pacific Ocean during the closing days of World War II.
Adesa to acquire online auction firm for $210M
Adesa said it plans to acquire Redwood City, Calif.-based OpenLane Inc. for $210 million in cash. OpenLane expects to sell more than 300,000 vehicles to dealers this year and generate about $100 million in revenue.
Former flight management firm owner pleads guilty to fraud
David A. Chaisson is one of two men charged in separate schemes to defraud Ryan International Airlines. Prosecutors say the schemes involved kickback payments in exchange for business.
Landmark water tower could be razed in Greenwood
A central Indiana water tower that once served as a local landmark for residents is being targeted for demolition because officials say it poses a safety hazard to a nearby airport.
Indiana State Fair features rapid-transit vehicle
Visitors to the Indiana State Fair will have a chance to peek into the possible future of the region’s transit system.
IndyGo seeks funding traction
The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corp. has budgeted expenses of $57 million for 2012, but officials expect a revenue shortfall of $6.4 million because of drops in federal, state and local funding.
KAR Auctions reports $14M quarterly loss
Carmel-based used and salvaged vehicle auctioneer KAR Auction Services, Inc. said it lost $14.3 million in the second quarter due to the early payoff of debt.
Green group: I-69 will drain money from other projects
Indiana's 142-mile extension of Interstate 69 between Indianapolis and Evansville will siphon hundreds of millions of dollars away from other road and bridge projects in coming years, according to a report from an environmental group.
Cummins OK with new federal fuel standards for trucks
U.S. truck makers are expected to improve tractor-trailer fuel economy by about 20 percent by 2018, saving $50 billion in fuel costs over five years and decreasing carbon-dioxide emissions, President Barack Obama said.
Artist complains about removal of public art from Indy airport
Local artist James Wille Faust is crying foul over a decision to replace his $150,000 work with advertising at the Indianapolis International Airport.
Harrison, Conexus create logistics degree program
The associate’s programs will begin in September for students at Harrison College, a for-profit school formerly known as Indiana Business College.
Frontier, flight attendants reach tentative deal
Frontier Airlines and the union representing its nearly 1,000 flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement to trim labor costs.