Town of Geist Takes Next Step to Form East and West Geist

WISH TV 8:

"The town of Geist takes the next step in its move to become incorporated into East and West Geist. The Fishers Advisory Plan Commission heard arguments both for and against the proposal Tuesday night. Some Geist residents thought the meeting was pointless. Many Geist residents felt the incorporation proposal fell on deaf ears because they were presenting to a Fishers Commission. But the commission says they're not biased but instead they were interested in hearing from both sides."

County looks for ways to handle airport's rapid growth

IndyStar.com:

"Growth at Hamilton County's airport in Boone County has exceeded expectations, and airport officials are scrambling to complete a master plan to accommodate it.

During a meeting this week with the Federal Aviation Authority, the Hamilton County Airport Authority board said it now has 105 airplanes based at Indianapolis Executive Airport on Ind. 32 about a half-mile west of the Hamilton-Boone county line.

The number of planes, mostly midsize corporate jets, exceeds a 2006 forecast that predicted 103 planes would be based at the airport by 2010."

Indianapolis City Market Welcomes Back Businesses

Inside INdiana Business:

"The Indianapolis City Market is pleased to announce that more merchants have opened for business in the last week. Jumbo's, under new ownership, and a 35 year favorite at the market, opened for business last week. Yesterday, Just Cookies, a merchant for the last 18 years opened for business. Additional merchants that are now operating in the newly renovated Market House include Cath Coffee, Inc. who added an internet cafe to its new digs. Jerry's Fudge also celebrated its first day on Tuesday featuring homemade fudge and goods."

Court hears arguments in property tax lawsuit

nwi.com :

"An attorney for several taxpayers challenging the constitutionality of Indiana's property tax system and steps taken by the governor asked the Indiana Tax Court on Wednesday to let the lawsuit proceed. Attorneys for the state, Marion County and Indianapolis argued primarily that the lawsuit should be dismissed because the taxpayers who sued had not exhausted administrative remedies. John Price, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said that seeking such remedies would be time-consuming and fruitless at a time when Indiana is facing numerous, pressing property tax problems that are hitting many taxpayers hard."

Indianapolis Colts raffling off Super Bowl rings for charity

The Canadian Press:

"Want to win an Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl ring? Here's your chance. During a pep rally for Sunday's game against New England, Colts owner Jim Irsay wore a giant blue top hat, large round blue sunglasses and a white showman's suit as he told hundreds of fans about the 'Quest for the Ring' raffle. 'I look like Willie Wonka Elton, a combination of Willie Wonka and Elton John,' Irsay joked before throwing open a gold treasure chest containing a small box with five shiny rings. Although some fans clearly hoped Irsay would toss the rings into the crowd, he explained the rings would be given away in a raffle he hopes will raise up to US$1 million for Indiana charities."

Analysis Finds 10 Indiana 'Dropout Factories'

WISH TV 8:

"A just realesed study says that six Indianapolis High Schools have some of the highest dropout rates in the state. In fact, they are so high that the schools are being called 'dropout factories.' Broad Ripple High School is just one IPS school that didn't make the grade. But administrators say they already have programs in place to improve the dropout rate. A new study of Indiana high schools by Johns Hopkins University doesn't paint a pretty picture of six Indianapolis schools. Broad Ripple High school along with Arsenal Technical High School, Manual High School, Arlington High School, Northwest High School and Perry Meridian High School were the Indianapolis schools mentioned in the study."

Indiana suing businesses for Do Not Fax violation

WTHR :

"The State of Indiana is suing eight companies for violating the Do Not Fax law put into effect at the beginning of the year. Those eight companies, the state says, did not stop faxing even after being told they were violating the law. Five other companies have already been cited for alleged violations and have paid penalties. If you feel you are getting faxes that violate the Do Not Fax law, you can file a complaint with the Attorney General's office. But Attorney General Steve Carter says there are a couple of things to keep in mind."