OCT. 31-NOV. 6, 2025
Carmel’s elected leaders are working to mend differences after a contentious budget-writing session during which conflicts arose and disagreements played out in the open. Daniel Bradley reports on how the mayor and city councilors hope to get past the acrimony. Also in this week’s issue, Mickey Shuey digs into the surprise demolition of the crane bay on the former site of the GM stamping plant downtown. And Suan Orr outlines how artificial intelligence is reshaping the job market—especially for entry-level workers.
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Abrupt crane bay demolition at former GM stamping plant site caught many off guard
It took only a five-line clause in the state’s August land sale to Elanco Animal Health to bring down what was left of a nearly 100-year-old crane bay along the western bank of the White River.
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Carmel mayor, councilors aim to get past internal discord
Carmel’s elected leaders are working to mend differences after a contentious budget-writing season during which conflicts arose and disagreements played out in public.
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For fishing rod entrepreneur, fun is the bottom line
In fact, Smith founded and sold his first fishing-based company, which made lures, before he graduated from college.
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Job seekers, employers say AI’s influence making entry-level work harder to find
The rise of artificial intelligence is not only affecting how people work—it’s also shaping the job market itself, especially for graduates in search of their first professional jobs.
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IU-Lilly study to explore drugs’ impact on job productivity
Eli Lilly and Co. is funding and participating in an Indiana University study that examines the health outcomes of people on weight loss drugs, including Lilly medications.
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Derek Schultz: 1988 Halloween game remains a milestone in Colts history
It was a perfect night for America’s introduction to football in Indianapolis.
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Owner of WISH-TV announces $83M acquisition of WRTV-TV
Indianapolis-based Circle City Broadcasting LLC will add ABC affiliate WRTV-TV Channel 6 to its portfolio of WISH-TV Channel 8 and WNDY-TV Channel 23.
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Heartland BioWorks headquarters planned for 16 Tech
Heartland BioWorks was designated as a federal technology hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce in October 2023 to support growth in biomanufacturing innovation and workforce development.
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Reis-Nichols Jewelers to open 25,000-square-foot store near Fashion Mall
The Reis-Nichols building is under construction at the former site of a TGI Fridays restaurant south of the Fashion Mall.
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Growth mindset: How adding staff moves solo entrepreneurs from overwhelmed to opportunity
More than 80% of small businesses in the United States operate without employees, and many entrepreneurs thrive by staying solo. For others, it’s not a sustainable path. But deciding when and how to grow the team can be challenging.
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Editorial: Redistricting now is a solution to a problem that isn’t plaguing Indiana
We said in August that redistricting mid-cycle would set a terrible precedent (one that could come back to bite Republicans in the future), and we still believe that to be the case. There’s just no reason for it.
Read MoreLesley Weidenbener: It’s OK if fear is a motivation for taking on new challenges
“I would venture to say that every Woman of Influence—from the past through the current class—will tell you that there’s been a moment of weakness, that they’ve cried their selves to sleep, that there is a time when it was frustrating and it didn’t work,” said Mentorship Award winner Anne Hathaway. “And I know I still go through that.”
Read MoreDavid Pierce and Patrick Tamm: Collaborative thinking in higher ed, Indiana tourism
Understanding the various pathways individuals take to enter the hospitality sector is crucial for effective recruitment, training and retention strategies.
Read MoreMolly Ball: Peer connection sets up youth for future success
Without making the time and effort to develop personal and meaningful connections with other students and adults, young people will lack the confidence and ability to thrive in careers post-graduation.
Read MoreBarb Cutillo: Collaboration is great—until overload causes burnout
The result: Teams are in “collaboration overload,” which slows down decision making, decreases innovation and destroys employee engagement.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Sunk costs are like inventory under the bridge
As golfer Ben Hogan noted, “The most important shot in golf is the next one.”
Read MorePete the Planner: Physical and financial fitness depend on the same principles
To best answer this question, we must draw some parallels with how the body ages.
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Greenwood steakhouse to bring Mo’s name back to Indiana
Jeremiah Hamman, who co-founded the first Indiana location of Mo’s A Place for Steaks in 2003, plans to open the new Mo’s in an 8,900-square-foot building previously home to a Smokey Bones restaurant.
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Braun taps DWD commissioner to lead IEDC
Gov. Mike Braun on Tuesday announced the appointment of Josh Richardson as president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
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Pulte Homes proposes town house project along U.S. 31 in Carmel
The city is studying the business corridor and considering a future that has dense, mixed-use development of the type that has been successful in Carmel’s Midtown, Arts & Design District and other areas.
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