Stories tagged with "Indystar"

Muncie calls off balloon races, air shows by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — A lack of money is prompting organizers to call off a Central Indiana festival featuring hot-air balloon races and air shows after 14 years. The Summer Heat Festival... – Jun 17, 2009 at 3:10 PM in Communities

More Ind. patrols to target drunken boaters by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — State conservation officers will increase patrols of Indiana waterways next week as part of a national crackdown on drunken boating. Off-duty officers will work... – Jun 17, 2009 at 2:50 PM in Communities

Live Business Web chat at 10 a.m. today by indystar

Join Star business columnist John Ketzenberger at 10 a.m. for “Biz Buzz,” IndyStar.com’s live video Web chat on the latest business news in Central Indiana.Eunice... – Jun 17, 2009 at 9:58 AM in Business

Twin Ind. teachers sentenced in meth case by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Twin sisters who lost their jobs as teachers in northern Indiana after their arrests on methamphetamine charges have been sentenced to prison. Maria Stancati and... – Jun 16, 2009 at 6:15 PM in Communities

Ind. soldier’s rare ’Federalist’ nets $80K by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana soldier’s rare leather-bound first edition copy of volume one of “The Federalist” has sold for $80,000 at an auction. Indiana National Guard Capt. Nathan... – Jun 16, 2009 at 6:00 PM in News

$1M raised to rebuild tornado-hit Ind. bridge by indystar

MOSCOW, Ind. — More than $1 million has been raised toward rebuilding a landmark eastern Indiana covered bridge that was destroyed by a tornado last year. The June 2008 tornado... – Jun 16, 2009 at 1:45 PM in Communities

2 found dead in Elkhart doctor’s office by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — An eye doctor and his wife under indictment for performing unnecessary surgeries on patients, including children, were found shot to death in his Elkhart office... – Jun 15, 2009 at 5:36 PM in Communities

Man's body found in Northside creek by indystar

The body of a 39-year-old man was found in a creek in a Northside subdivision Sunday. Antonio Toledo, 7500 block of Charing Drive, was discovered at 5:30 p.m. at the Creekwood... – Jun 15, 2009 at 12:25 PM in Communities

Tourist watch by indystar

June 16-19Hanley Wood Construct2009 and The TFM Show. Estimated attendance: 5,500. June 19-21Indy Jazz Fest. Estimated attendance: 13,000. June 27-30US Club Soccer Midwest... – Jun 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Despite tough '08, it pays to be a CEO by Daniel Lee

Executive pay for heads of 44 public Hoosier companies fell 19 to an average $3.6M% Sure, many executives said goodbye to bonuses in 2008 and had their perks pared because of... – Jun 14, 2009 at 5:58 PM in Business

Deer kills dog in Ind. homeowner’s yard by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A state conservation officer says a female deer that trampled to death a dog after the canine barked at it may have been trying to protect its newborn fawn.... – Jun 14, 2009 at 3:57 PM in Communities

No winners in Hoosier Lotto, Powerball by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — None of the tickets sold for the latest Hoosier Lotto game matches all six numbers drawn, so the jackpot rises to an estimated $2.5 million for Wednesday’s... – Jun 14, 2009 at 2:54 PM in Communities

YMCA plans bigger Pike Twp. facility by Gretchen Becker

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is making plans to build a full service facility in Pike Township. Northwestside residents are served by an express facility, but the Pike YMCA at... – Jun 11, 2009 at 12:56 PM in North Marion County

Abducted Illinois baby found in Ft. Wayne by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A 5-month-old Illinois boy allegedly kidnapped by his baby sitter has been found safe in Indiana after federal marshals traced a call to a home where the... – Jun 10, 2009 at 2:44 PM in Crime & Courts

Wishard, IU consider Downtown land swap by Daniel Lee

Wishard Health Services may be close to overcoming one of the biggest hurdles to its effort to replace its aging Downtown facilities. This week, the Indiana University Board of... – Jun 09, 2009 at 4:22 PM in Communities

E-ticket software issues 1M Indiana citations by indystar

LAPORTE, Ind. — An electronic ticketing system that allows police officers to issue citations to drivers in just minutes — and help protect them from deadly highway collisions —... – Jun 09, 2009 at 1:27 PM in Communities

Landmark restaurant faces final days by indystar

HAGERSTOWN, Ind. — It’s so bittersweet for so many. One woman wonders where her family will eat Thanksgiving dinner in the future. A restaurant owner from Indianapolis... – Jun 09, 2009 at 12:41 PM in Business

Supreme Court delays Chrysler sale to Fiat by indystar

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Monday delayed Chrysler’s sale of most of its assets to a group led by Italy’s Fiat, but didn’t say how long the deal will... – Jun 08, 2009 at 5:55 PM in Business

Police respond to Frankfort school threat by indystar

FRANKFORT — Students at Frankfort Senior High School had to wait in a security line before entering the building this morning while police investigated a threat made over the... – Jun 08, 2009 at 12:40 PM in Crime & Courts

Dementia patient found near her home by Kevin Oneal

A woman reported missing to police last night was found this morning. Lizzie Holmes, 83, was found about 6:40 this morning in the back yard of a residence two doors from her home.... – Jun 08, 2009 at 12:31 PM in Crime & Courts