Stories tagged with "Money"

State asks: How many billboards do we have? by indystar

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — The Indiana Department of Transportation is trying to get a better handle on exactly how many billboards sit along the state’s highways after a... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:49 AM in Communities

Invite these people to town meeting on health care by indystar

I’ve been following the health-care legislation debate on C-SPAN. Various members of the Senate Finance Committee always bring up discussions at town hall meetings to suggest... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Dog statues fetch $24K for vet school, museum by indystar

West Lafayette — More than 150 people bid on life-size fiberglass dog statues to raise money for Purdue University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and the Art Museum of... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Robbers hit TGI Friday’s on Westside by John Tuohy

Two men posing as gas company workers robbed a Westside restaurant this morning and stole the manager’s pickup. The bandits wore hardhats, reflective vests and work boots and told... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:56 PM in Crime & Courts

Billionaire Irsay, overburdened taxpayers by indystar

No wonder Jim Irsay is one of the richest people in America (“Jim Irsay lands on Forbes 400,” Sept. 30). The taxpayers of Indiana are paying for his new football... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Too many exceptions to the no-call law by indystar

It seems lobbyists are alive and well at the Statehouse. The telephone no-call law has been passed, and along with it the provision that allows for selected groups to still call... – Oct 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Mayor's 2010 budget goal: No layoffs by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE — After cutting its proposed budget in 2010, Noblesville’s property tax rate could decrease. As of today, Clerk Treasurer Janet Jaros said the city tax rate... – Oct 02, 2009 at 11:49 AM in Noblesville

Drug store bandit stops to slake thirst by John Tuohy

Beech Grove police were searching for a thirsty stick-up man who made off with nearly $100 from a Walgreen’s, but sidetracked his getaway to return for a bottle of cola... – Oct 01, 2009 at 9:14 AM in Crime & Courts

Creditors seek recovery by indystar

A bankruptcy trustee wants to recover $565,000 in bonuses and other payments paid to five physicians before their Indianapolis practice filed for bankruptcy in 2007.... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

6th-grader starts fundraiser for breast-cancer research by Gretchen Becker

A sixth-grade student has rallied her school to raise money for breast-cancer awareness. International School of Indiana student Disney Stallworth has started a community-service... – Sep 30, 2009 at 3:29 PM in North Marion County

Purdue student's idea for dough nets $300K by indystar

A Purdue University senior who appeared on an ABC reality show Tuesday night received $300,000 from three investors who’ll help him market gluten-free play dough. Sawyer... – Sep 30, 2009 at 11:33 AM in Business

Delegation from China visits Northside school by Gretchen Becker

A delegation from China is spending time in a Northside school this week. Crooked Creek Elementary is hosting four teachers from Peking Primary School in Beijing, said Nikki... – Sep 30, 2009 at 11:07 AM in North Marion County

Lawmakers to review school start dates by indystar

State lawmakers are preparing to tackle the question of when the school year should begin in Indiana. The Interim Study Commission on Education will take up the issue at its... – Sep 29, 2009 at 11:38 AM in Politics & Government

Former president's labor chief to speak at leadership series by indystar

West Lafayette — Elaine Chao, labor secretary in President George W. Bush’s administration, will be the keynote speaker Thursday at the ninth annual Krannert Leadership... – Sep 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Walk to raise funds for bariatric surgery group by Kevin Oneal

A fund-raising event to benefit an organization that works against obesity will be this weekend at Lawrence North High School. The Walk from Obesity is scheduled from 2 p.m.-5 p.m.... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Police investigate Northeastside robbery/shooting by Kevin Oneal

Indianapolis police are trying to learn whether one of the people wounded in a robbery and shooting tonight on the Northeastside was among the robbers. The shooting was reported to... – Sep 27, 2009 at 11:39 PM in Crime & Courts

Stutzman to announce run for Bayh's seat by indystar

Kendallville — Freshman state Sen. Marlin Stutzman is set to formally announce that he’s seeking the Republican nomination next year for the U.S. Senate seat held by... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Students to walk to raise college cash by indystar

Thousands of Indiana students are slated to take steps toward higher education today with a walkathon to raise money for their college funds. Organizers hope more than 2,000... – Sep 25, 2009 at 7:19 AM in Education

Casino card dealer charged with helping to rig games by indystar

Hammond — Federal prosecutors have charged a man who was a dealer at a Lake Michigan casino with helping a group of card players win more than $1 million by rigging games.... – Sep 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Indiana, Kentucky seek $120M for bridge projects by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels and Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear have applied for federal funding for two long-sought bridge projects on the Ohio River. Joint... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:17 PM in Communities