Councilwoman chosen as new Fort Wayne mayor in caucus
Councilwoman Sharon Tucker, a Democrat, will become the first Black person and second woman to serve as mayor of of Indiana’s second most populous city.
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Bill Tobin, former Colts general manager, dies at 83
Indianapolis made the playoffs in two of Tobin’s three years, with the 1995 team advancing to the AFC championship game. The team drafted a pair of Hall of Famers in that period.
Biden sees $35 price cap for insulin as pivotal campaign issue
Rarely a day goes without President Joe Biden mentioning insulin prices and promoting a $35 price cap for the medication for Americans on Medicare. The reality is more complicated.
Record numbers in the U.S. are homeless. Can cities fine them for sleeping in parks and on sidewalks?
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday will weigh whether punishing people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking is unconstitutional.
EPA designates two forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
Designation as a hazardous substance under the Superfund law doesn’t ban the chemicals, known as PFOA and PFOS. But it requires that releases of the chemicals into soil or water be reported to federal, state or tribal officials if they meet or exceed certain levels.
Colts looking beyond quarterback in NFL draft
After taking Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 pick a year ago, the Colts are out of the NFL’s annual draft quarterback derby for the first time since Andrew Luck’s surprise retirement in August 2019.
Proposal would assure schools that go all in to help NCAA investigations avoid postseason ban
The NCAA announced Thursday the proposal would define “exemplary cooperation” more clearly while establishing its impact on possible penalties.
Google combining Android software, Pixel hardware divisions to more broadly integrate AI
In a letter to employees, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the changes will “turbocharge the Android and Chrome ecosystems” while helping to spur innovation.
NFL draft has potential to set record for most players on offense selected in first round
Many draft experts are predicting more than 20 offensive players will go in the first round and some have up to 25.
Number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady
Though layoffs remain at low levels, companies have been announcing more job cuts recently, mostly across technology and media.
Starbucks introducing cold drink cup made with less plastic
Starbucks says Frappuccinos and other cold drinks now account for 75% of its U.S. beverage sales, up from 37% in 2013.
Nassar assault victims reach $100M deal with Justice Department, source says
An internal investigation found that FBI agents mishandled abuse allegations by women more than a year before Larry Nassar, a former doctor at Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics, was arrested in 2016.
NBA bans player for life after probe shows he shared information, bet on games
Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors is the second person to be banned from the league by Commissioner Adam Silver for violating league rules.
Seinfeld’s Netflix movie about Pop-Tarts to be featured in IndyCar race
Indianapolis-based Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 8 car will be painted in the texture of an unfrosted Pop-Tart along with images of Seinfeld and some of the movie cast members to promote the film.
WNBA fashionistas expected to showcase their styles at draft
Caitlin Clark and other players at Monday night’s WNBA Draft are facing a challenge essentially every woman can identify with: wearing just the right outfit for a special occasion.
Retail sales surge as Americans buy despite higher prices
Americans boosted spending at a hotter-than-expected pace in March, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient despite inflationary pressures and other economic challenges.
Caitlin Clark biggest name in high-impact WNBA Draft
The Indiana Fever, who are expected to take Clark with their No. 1 pick in the draft, have a draft party scheduled for Monday night.
Pacers secure sixth seed in playoffs, face Bucks in first round
The Pacers will enter the postseason with momentum from a dominant regular-season finale. They shot 65% and made 19 of 36 3-pointers against the Hawks on Sunday.
Big banks warn of uncertain year ahead after mixed financial Q1 performances
Banks warned of risks in an environment of stubbornly high inflation and geopolitical clashes in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere.
Caitlin Clark headlines list of 15 players invited to WNBA Draft
Clark, who is the career leading scorer in Division I men’s and women’s basketball, is expected to go first to the Indiana Fever. It’s the second consecutive year that the Fever have the top pick.