Stories tagged with "pmupdate"

Fort Wayne ice storm outages mostly repaired by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Power has been restored to most of Fort Wayne after last week’s ice storm. Now, residents face the potential of weekend flooding.Indiana Michigan Power said this... – Dec 25, 2008 at 3:02 PM in Communities

Man dies in Northside Christmas shooting by Amy Bartner

A 29-year-old Indianapolis man was shot to death and a woman jumped from a second-story apartment window after hearing gunshots this morning on the city’s Northside.About... – Dec 25, 2008 at 1:03 PM in News

No winners in Powerball, Hoosier Lotto by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — None of the tickets sold for Wednesday’s Hoosier Lotto game matched all six numbers drawn, so the jackpot is an estimated $2 million for Saturday’s drawing.The... – Dec 25, 2008 at 1:03 PM in Communities

Hoosiers file suit challenging Obama's birth status most recent comment by Batman

I think Obama’s birth is part of an... – Dec 31, 2008 at 1:21 PM

Warmer weather is moving into Indianapolis, but it may not last by Kevin Oneal

After being battered by cold and ice, Indianapolis will get a belated Christmas weather present Friday in the form of a warm front.“It’s pretty significant,” said... – Dec 25, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Communities

As dad's health fails, Jamestown family of 36 maintains unflagging spirit of love most recent comment by KAYJAY

About 4 months ago a co-worker told me about a... – Dec 25, 2008 at 1:06 PM

Steel slowdown leads to 111 layoffs in New Castle by indystar

A New Castle plant that processes stainless steel has fired four salaried workers and will lay off 111 employees for as long as six months.Pennsylvania-based ATI Allegheny Ludlum,... – Dec 24, 2008 at 12:17 PM in Business

Southside residents told to boil drinking water by indystar

About 150 Southside residents are being urged to boil their drinking water today while Veolia Water of Indianapolis surveys water quality in the area following repairs to a fire... – Dec 23, 2008 at 1:47 PM in Communities

Fla. regulators say Conseco misled customers by indystar

Florida regulators have ordered Carmel-based Conseco to answer allegations that the company’s life insurance unit misled customers and failed to report that policies it sold... – Dec 23, 2008 at 1:17 PM in Business

City: Zamboni caused ice-rink illnesses by Melanie D. Hayes

CARMEL — The Zamboni did it, investigators have found.The Carmel Ice Skadium re-opened Monday night after it was shut down during the weekend because a carbon monoxide leakage... – Dec 23, 2008 at 1:03 PM in News

BMV expands available online services by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is now allowing new vehicle registrations and additional options through its Web site.Previously, only vehicle registration... – Dec 23, 2008 at 11:47 AM in Communities

Daniels to public workers: Skip raises by Tim Evans

With the recession straining government budgets, Gov. Mitch Daniels on Tuesday asked police officers, firefighters, teachers and other public employees to make a personal... – Dec 23, 2008 at 11:17 AM in Communities

17,000 still without power in Fort Wayne area by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Utility officials say crews have restored electricity to more than half of the 37,000 Fort Wayne homes and businesses that started Monday night without power... – Dec 23, 2008 at 11:02 AM in Communities

Evansville council backs plans for new arena by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The Evansville City Council has endorsed plans to build a new 11,000-seat downtown arena.Council members voted 7-1 on Monday night to support the estimated $127... – Dec 23, 2008 at 10:17 AM in Communities

Obama picks Lugar for inaugural panel by indystar

WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama has tapped Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., to serve as one of 15 honorary co-chairs of his inaugural committee.The position carries no... – Dec 23, 2008 at 9:02 AM in Communities

Steak n Shake 4Q sales, traffic down slightly by indystar

Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake today reported that guest traffic during its fiscal fourth quarter that ended Dec. 17 was down less than 1 percent and that comparable-store sales... – Dec 23, 2008 at 9:01 AM in Business

Shop and ship today to beat Xmas deadline by Tom Spalding

In another sign of the times, FedEx Corp. expects to be busy today not only because of dropoffs from last-minute holiday shoppers, but from deal-delivering store owners eager to... – Dec 23, 2008 at 8:16 AM in Business

Ex-Star editor to lead IU sports journalism center by Tom Spalding

Back home in Indiana.That’s what Timothy A. Franklin will be saying as a former top editor at The Indianapolis Star begins his new job in academia.Franklin, 48, will start a... – Dec 23, 2008 at 7:33 AM in Business

No prayer box at Rensselear city hall by indystar

RENSSELAER, Ind. — Rensselear City Council members have rejected a request by local pastors to install a prayer box in City Hall.The Rev. Garry Wickert says the boxes would allow... – Dec 23, 2008 at 7:02 AM in Communities

Police identify man shot during grocery robbery by indystar

A grocery store employee who fatally shot a man trying to rob his Westside store Sunday night will not face criminal charges, Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi determined... – Dec 23, 2008 at 2:10 AM in News