Indianapolis, IN

State port shipments signal boost in economy

Shipments at the three state water ports increased in 2009, a sign of better economic times.

Indiana farm income expected to jump 20 percent

Indiana farmers can thank weather problems around the world and a recession at home for an expected jump in their income this year.

Fair Finance co-owner Cochran uses forceful defense

Tim Durham's partner in a failed Akron, Ohio, company says a trustee has nothing to back up his allegations of fraud.

Facebook, others try to cut in on ChaCha’s answer service

Tech entrepreneur Scott Jones says the accuracy of his company’s answers will set ChaCha apart from its social-media rivals.

IU football gains ground as sports program nears financial crossroads

Under Athletic Director Fred Glass, attendance and optimism are on the rise at Indiana University. Soon, he’ll have to decide whether spending millions more on Indiana football is worth the…

Lauth revival hinges on judge approving settlement

The deal with financial backer Inland American Real Estate Trust would leave Lauth Group with fewer properties but a more manageable debt load.

Group therapy with About The Fire

You may not know it, but last night was a bittersweet watershed for Indianapolis. Legendary punk rock and roll band About The Fire played their final notes as a band.…


Ed reviews "Machete"

Machete is ultra-violent, gruesome, lurid, cheesy, stupid, self-satisfied and sloppy. I know, because I stayed to watch it a second time.

2,500 bikers ride for those hit by IMPD officer

Many pleased with mayor Ballard’s appearance at rally
A massive contingent of motorcyclists descended on the Indianapolis area today to remember a fellow biker killed when he was hit by…

2 parades draw enthusiastic crowds

Members of labor unions, community groups and bands hit Downtown streets Saturday for a parade in honor of Labor Day.
Cindy De Saeger, 60, Greenwood, attended the annual holiday weekend parade…

Vital races offer good reason to care this election

One measure Hoosier voters will decide: whether to put tax caps in state constitution
Fasten your seat belts.
There are now just 58 days until the Nov. 2 general election. That…

Go inside the Palladium performing arts venue in Carmel

From canopies overhead to vents under the seats, Carmel’s Palladium strives for acoustic perfection
CARMEL, Ind. — After passing by the massive columns, under the soaring rotunda and across…


Town, county set to control Ind. 334

Zionsville Zionsville is on the verge of taking control of one of its major thoroughfares.
Indiana Department of Transportation spokeswoman Debbie Calder said the state is in final negotiations to hand…

Local media unite for United Way

For one night, the local media will set aside competition to unite for a single cause.
From 7:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, personalities from seven TV stations and The Indianapolis Star…

Meet the judge: Michael I. Crowther

This year’s photo contest judge was Michael I. Crowther, 57, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Zoological Society.
His passion is on the conservation side of wild things and wild…

Sunday special: Laws do little to deter rogue sports agents

NCAA, coaches wrestle with issue of agents who put players and programs at risk
Joe Palcic has seen the questionable tactics agents employ to get close to college football…

Hines sets record at 195 mph

Track record on motorcycle vaults him into lead in qualifying; Dixon, Coughlin also move into 1st
CLERMONT, Ind. — Andrew Hines made NHRA history while former Mac Tools…