Stories tagged with "topstories"

Weak dollar, home sales data carry stocks higher by indystar

NEW YORK — Investors halted stocks’ three-day losing streak today, sending prices higher across the market on a lower dollar and better-than-expected home sales numbers.... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:54 PM in Business

Miller wrestlers take 2nd in Heights Super 6 by Ted Schultz

ARCADIA — The Noblesville wrestlers kicked off the season Saturday by going 4-1 to finish second in the Hamilton Heights Super 6. The Millers downed Guerin Catholic 84-0, Decatur... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:48 PM in Noblesville

Carmel performing arts center opening moves to January 2011 by Melanie Hayes

CARMEL — The Regional Performing Arts Center’s lavish concert hall will open a few months later than its creators had initially planned, because of delays caused by... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:46 PM in Carmel

Fishers Star sports notes by Nat Newell

Three more Hamilton Southeastern High School athletes signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college: Nathan Kinney (swimming, Louisville), Pat Robinson... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:24 PM in Fishers

Upset win at NCAA cross country meet by indystar

Angela Bizzarri of Illinois scored an upset victory today in the NCAA Cross Country Championships at Terre Haute, Ind. Bizzarri covered Indiana State’s LaVern Gibson... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:15 PM in Sports

Governor to honor heroes of I-69 propane tanker explosion by indystar

Two men who helped save a truck driver after his propane truck exploded on a highway exit last month will be honored by Gov. Mitch Daniels on Tuesday morning. Daniels will present... – Nov 23, 2009 at 4:05 PM in News

Indianapolis man to appear on 'Millionaire' show by Gretchen Becker

North Central graduate Brian Starks will continue his streak of correct answers Tuesday on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.” He correctly answered the $5,000 question at the end of... – Nov 23, 2009 at 2:29 PM in North Marion County

Caldwell: Colts’ injury list grows by Phillip Wilson

Victory Mondays at the Indianapolis Colts’ Northwestside complex mean players are rewarded for a win with a day off from practice. But injured players have to come in for... – Nov 23, 2009 at 1:31 PM in Colts

Gary Brackett's interception helps Indianapolis Colts avoid upset at Baltimore by Phil Richards

BALTIMORE — Many in the sellout crowd of 71,320 were on their feet. Their Baltimore Ravens were threatening. The football was at the Indianapolis 14-yard line, the... – Nov 23, 2009 at 12:36 PM in Colts

October home sales rise 10.1 percent from September by indystar

WASHINGTON — Home sales surged for the second month in a row in October, climbing to the highest level in 2-1/2 years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of an... – Nov 23, 2009 at 12:24 PM in Business

Lafayette hunter shot in abdomen by indystar

ROCKFIELD, Ind. — Authorities say a man was hospitalized after being shot while deer hunting during the weekend in Northern Indiana. The Carroll County Sheriff’s... – Nov 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM in Communities

Car strikes building, starts gas leak by John Tuohy

A car crashed into an apartment this early morning on the Northwestside, causing a gas leak. The accident happened at 3:43 a.m. at 4534 Edwardian Ct., according to an Indianapolis... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:37 AM in Crime & Courts

Indianapolis detective fires at car in church parking lot by John Tuohy

An off-duty Indianapolis Metropolitan Police detective fired shots at a motorist who he said tried to run him over in a church parking lot Sunday morning on the Northeastside. Det.... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:32 AM in North Marion County

Indiana ranks 5th in value of turkeys raised by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Looking for a local twist for your Thanksgiving meal? It should be no problem to get an Indiana turkey. The Indiana Business Research Center says Indiana... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:29 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Indianapolis attacks city street cracks by Tom Spalding

After coming up with a better way to fix a pothole, city leaders today announced they’re going to spend some money on a better way to prevent them in the first place.... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:29 AM in Communities

Career, social life are Indy's biggest draws for never-married people by Jason Thomas

Percentage of people who have never wed is among tops in state The Crossroads of America could be called “Marriage Junction,” but the Circle City seems more like... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:14 AM in Communities

Police seek woman in domestic hit-run by indystar

A domestic disturbance Sunday morning escalated into an apparent hit and run that one witness compared to a scene from a violent video game. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police... – Nov 23, 2009 at 11:06 AM in Crime & Courts

Gary riverboat casino operator files for bankruptcy by indystar

Majestic Star Casino, owner of four U.S. casinos including two riverboats in Gary, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today. In a filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the... – Nov 23, 2009 at 9:22 AM in Business

Filing begins today for extended unemployment benefits by indystar

Hoosiers who have previously exhausted their unemployment benefits and remain jobless may file online for the new federal unemployment extension beginning today. Federal... – Nov 23, 2009 at 8:48 AM in Business

Hoosier Park spent $534,434 to lobby state by indystar

Hoosier Park and its parent company, Centaur LLC, spent $534,434 to lobby members of the Indiana General Assembly, the largest lobbying total for a business in Indiana, according... – Nov 23, 2009 at 8:05 AM in Business