Testing finds flaws with car electronic safety systems
Cars and trucks with electronic driver assist systems may not see stopped vehicles and could even steer you into a crash if you’re not paying attention, an insurance industry group warns.
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Local tech firm lands deals to run radio stations for airport, Georgia Street
Fishers-based audio marketing technology company Vibenomics Inc. on Tuesday announced it has signed deals with the Indianapolis Airport Authority and Downtown Indy Inc. to provide custom audio packages.
Alaska Airlines cutting nonstop Indianapolis-to-San-Francisco flights
The Seattle-based airline said demand was not as high as it had expected for the route, which it started less than a year ago.
Columbus’ 3-year-old bike-share program faces falling ridership
A southern Indiana city's bike-share program has cut its expenses and is weighing other changes in hopes of reversing its falling ridership.
Rail operator asks feds to run freight trains on Nickel Plate line
Ohio-based U.S. Rail Holdings has asked the Federal Surface Transportation Board to force the line’s owners to sell the railroad line.
Trump administration seeks to freeze future gas-mileage standards
The administration also served notice that it wants to revoke states' long-standing authority to set their own, stricter mileage standards.
Walmart plans to build massive e-commerce fulfillment center in Plainfield
The retailer says the new facility, which will occupy more than 1 million square feet, will be located next door to its existing center. The center is expected to create hundreds of jobs.
Planning for IndyGo’s Purple Line revs up
The 14.6-mile bus rapid transit line will run from Lawrence to downtown, with most of the route following the current Route 39 along 38th Street.
Noblesville to open up 125 acres for development
The city is planning extensive infrastructure work for Olio from 141st to 146th streets that officials hope will make vacant land in the area more marketable.
Kroger introduces online delivery in four markets
Kroger, the biggest grocery chain in the country, said it will "quickly" expand the service to other markets over the next few months.
Bird, Lime planning comeback as city rolls out application for scooter firms
Electric scooters could soon be back on Indianapolis streets, as Wednesday marks the first day that scooter-rental companies are expected to be able to submit applications to the city for a license to operate their businesses.
Hotel operator sues airport authority, Infosys over lease termination
A Detroit-based hotel operator alleges the authority and the tech company colluded to wrongfully terminate its lease at a 257-room hotel at the airport to make room for Infosys’ high-profile innovation hub development.
UPDATE: Maryland-Illinois intersection reopens after repairs, utility says
Citizens Energy Group said crews are “conducting rapid inspections of all downtown sewer infrastructure to identify potential issues” after problems below the surface forced closures of two intersections this month.
Another downtown intersection closed for utility repairs
Attention commuters: Citizens Energy Group announced Thursday afternoon that it had to close another busy downtown intersection because of problems with the underlying sewer system.
Republic Airways to acquire 100 passenger jets in estimated $9B deal
The Indianapolis-based parent company of Republic Airline also secured purchase rights for an additional 100 aircraft.
Council OKs new fees, regulations for scooter-rental companies
The regulations, passed 19-6 by the council, pave the way for Lime and Bird to return scooters to Indianapolis after they receive permits and agree to new conditions and fees.
Fishers airport gets $1.5M in improvements
The Indianapolis Airport Authority announced that the work was completed at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport in Fishers ahead of schedule.
Cities grappling with how to deal with electric scooters
Indianapolis isn't alone in dealing with a scooter invasion. Overnight in dozens of cities across the United States, the electric vehicles have arrived, often taking public officials by surprise.
Bird begins pulling scooters from streets as it awaits regulations
Scooter rental service Bird has changed its mind about maintaining operations in Indianapolis while it waits for city officials to come up with an ordinance regulating such businesses.
Downtown sinkhole repairs should be done Sunday, utility says
Citizens Energy Group said crews have been working 24 hours a day at the intersection of Ohio and Pennsylvania streets to repair a century-old sewer line that collapsed 15 feet beneath the surface.