Stories tagged with "billboards"

Noise ordinance carries fines of up to $2,500 by indystar

Elkhart — Drivers in the Northern Indiana city of Elkhart might want to think twice about pumping up the volume on their car stereos. The city is aggressively enforcing its... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in News

Crews fight Northeastside tanker fire by John Tuohy

A tanker truck exploded in an earth-shaking ball of fire on I-69 and I-465 this morning, forcing the closure of the latter, likely for weeks, authorities said. The driver of a... – Oct 22, 2009 at 7:59 PM in News

Witness: 'Boom' scares office workers by Tom Spalding

Chris Navta works in a building right in the shadow of the I-69/I-465 interchange, at 7999 Knue Road, just northwest of where today’s highway fire and explosion occurred. He... – Oct 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM in Communities

Just say no to casinos by indystar

Billboards may boast about the great benefits of casinos for Indiana, but the gambling industry has pitched a different message to the General Assembly’s Interim Study on... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Russ Pulliam

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

QB Joey Elliott takes reins of Purdue's offense by Jeff Rabjohns

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Joey Elliott has spent his entire career in the shadows, but he is quite comfortable being front and center. Even on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue.... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Charity urges parents: Send kids to school by indystar

The United Way of Central Indiana is starting a campaign to encourage parents to send their children to school when the fall term begins next month for Indianapolis Public... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in News

Ads aim to get kindergartners to class by Kevin Oneal

The United Way of Central Indiana is starting a campaign to encourage parents to send their children to school when the fall term begins next month for the Indianapolis Public... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:23 PM in Education

Open houses can pull in potential buyers by indystar

Vacation giveaways, free vehicles, billboards, feng shui: In today’s tight real estate market, home sellers are trying all kinds of elaborate schemes to engage potential... – Jun 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Home & Garden

Alba makes donation to United Way by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jessica Alba has made a donation to the United Way in Oklahoma... – Jun 18, 2009 at 8:37 PM in Entertainment

Chrysler deal goes ahead at full speed by indystar

Supreme Court decides to stay out of case involving Indiana funds NEW YORK — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday night declined to hear an appeal from Indiana pension funds and... – Jun 10, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Woody Allen, American Apparel settle suit for $5M by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW NEW YORK — Woody Allen agreed Monday to a $5 million settlement in his lawsuit accusing a... – May 18, 2009 at 11:06 AM in Entertainment

ISU seeks help finding missing Avon student by indystar

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information in the disappearance of an Indiana State University student who was last seen leaving a bar last... – May 05, 2009 at 2:12 PM in Communities

Up, up and away from the track by Will Higgins

The first time the Indianapolis Motor Speedway staged a balloon race, 100 years ago, there were many awkward moments. Aviation was new, and as the balloonists floated south into... – May 03, 2009 at 2:15 AM in Marion County

City takes tough stand against bus benches by John Tuohy

Seats that ex-cop’s company uses for advertising called illegal, will be removed Former Indianapolis police officer Judd Green says he got tired of seeing elderly women... – Apr 30, 2009 at 1:40 AM in Marion County

Marsh to advertise as 'low-price destination' by Dana Hunsinger

Marsh Supermarkets will launch a new advertising campaign on Thursday aiming to brand itself as a "low-price destination’’ for shoppers. The new campaign, to be... – Apr 29, 2009 at 4:39 PM in Business

Unsung Indy sings praises of historic neighborhoods by indystar

A large purple and white banner now hangs on the side of the Madame Walker Theatre, telling thousands of people who drive by every day about the surrounding neighborhood.... – Apr 01, 2009 at 1:46 AM in Matthew Tully

In Downtown Indianapolis, job seeker uses a sandwich board by Will Higgins

In a grim economy, job seekers are getting creative, like David Dallecarbonare with his sandwich board David Dallecarbonare, a rail-thin, glasses-wearing husband and father of two,... – Mar 20, 2009 at 2:47 AM in Marion County

White House: We didn't order Indiana casino ad pulled by Erika Smith

Although happy that Indiana Live Casino is scuttling a series of ads that feature a look-alike of President Barack Obama, the White House on Wednesday disagreed with the... – Mar 12, 2009 at 2:48 AM in Business

Casino to pull Obama lookalike ads most recent comment by Alex B

They have ridden the coat-tails of Hoosier Park... – Mar 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM