Stories tagged with "topstories"

Armed intruders terrorize two women by John Tuohy

Two men with a shotgun barged into a Southside apartment, bound two residents inside and robbed them of $84 and a .22 caliber rifle. The robbers, one in a mask and one wearing a... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:37 AM in Crime & Courts

Indianapolis man shuns family car for bicycle by Daniel Lee

Rain or shine, rider uses bike to get wherever he needs to go Steve Allen opens his garage door at his Northside Indianapolis house just before sunrise and prepares for one of... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:05 AM in Marion County

Report: Norway electric carmaker to build in Indiana by indystar

Norwegian electric car maker Think Global is gearing up to launch its vehicles in the United States and has picked a site in Indiana for its U.S. manufacturing facility, according... – Nov 18, 2009 at 8:31 AM in Business

Ford, Subaru, VW win insurance industry picks by indystar

WASHINGTON — Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry’s annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car... – Nov 18, 2009 at 7:48 AM in Business

New Indiana bishop gets added responsibility by indystar

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The new Roman Catholic bishop for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is going to be busier than originally thought. The U.S. Conference of Catholic... – Nov 18, 2009 at 7:48 AM in News

Indiana University report: Students' college goals, efforts don't match by indystar

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — A new report by Indiana University researchers found that most high school students expect to go to college, but the work students do in high school... – Nov 18, 2009 at 7:46 AM in Education

Simon reportedly mulls General Growth bid by indystar

Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group Inc. has hired a financial adviser and a law firm to help the company come up with a plan for a possible offer for all or some of General... – Nov 18, 2009 at 7:35 AM in Business

Holiday World puts extras on auction block by indystar

SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — A southern Indiana amusement park plans to auction off hundreds of surplus items this weekend, including an antique circus truck and bumper boats.... – Nov 18, 2009 at 7:21 AM in Business

Indiana wind farm to spin into operation by indystar

BROOKSTON, Ind. — A wind farm capable of generating enough power to light 60,000 average homes will be dedicated this week in northwestern Indiana. State and local officials... – Nov 18, 2009 at 7:20 AM in Business

Former Indiana excise officer sues over his firing by Heather Gillers

Samuel Carson IV says he was harassed after reporting bad behavior Samuel Carson IV says he was harassed, punished, denied opportunities and eventually fired by the Indiana State... – Nov 18, 2009 at 1:10 AM in Marion County

Indiana retirees blame auto bailout's leaders for Delphi pension cuts by Ted Evanoff

Retirees claim they’re paying price for Delphi’s exit from bankruptcy When she retired from auto-parts maker Delphi last year, Michelle Wilkes looked forward to a... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Business

Indiana Pacers hold off Nets to extend winning streak by Mike Wells

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Never mind their inability to firmly hold onto a double-digit lead. Don’t pay attention to how the New Jersey Nets had their way in the paint in... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:51 AM in Pacers

Clinic offers advanced football, Colts-style by indystar

Past Indianapolis Colts players and 130 women hit the team’s practice facility Tuesday night for a class that passes along more than just football knowledge. The... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:07 AM in News

Lawmakers will get jump on short session by Mary Beth

Property taxes again will be a key issue for legislators Property taxes once again will take center stage at the Statehouse — and lawmakers aren’t waiting until the... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:06 AM in Politics & Government

Indiana tries to improve its revenue forecasts by Jeff Swiatek

Panel is tweaking its revenue model to get more accurate results Under pressure to be more accurate, the state’s revenue forecasters are reworking their economic model as... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:01 AM in Business

Civic Theatre moving to Carmel arts complex by Jason Thomas

In $10M deal, company will use center’s 500-seat theater as its permanent residence One of Steven Libman’s first missions as executive director of the Regional... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Carmel

IPS football decision stands, superintendent says by agammill

Despite pleas, jeers from backers, IPS chief says 3 high schools will lose programs Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Eugene White said Tuesday there is no chance he will... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Westside YMCA to host breakfast with Santa by Gretchen Becker

The West District YMCA, which serves western Marion and Hendricks counties, will hold its annual Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 12. Families are invited to have breakfast and get... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hendricks County

Flue fire causes $40,000 damage in Noblesville by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE — A fire at the Windwood at Morse neighborhood Wednesday caused about $40,000 worth of damage, but no one was injured. Dale Lackney and his family were at home at... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville

Center to offer driver education in Brownsburg by Josh Duke

BROWNSBURG — The West Central Indiana Educational Service Center will offer winter driver education classes at Brownsburg High School beginning Nov. 30. Registration deadline... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hendricks County