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WWE’s SummerSlam to be filled with action—and lots of sponsors

August 1, 2024 | Associated Press

Indianapolis is on tap to host an upcoming SummerSlam as part of an agreement city hospitality officials reached earlier this year that will bring several big WWE events to Lucas Oil Stadium over the next eight years.

North of 96th roundup: Wally’s to break ground on expanded store in Whitestown

August 1, 2024 | Daniel Bradley

Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses recently opened, closed or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.

Purdue, IU weigh in on the state’s new high school diplomas

August 1, 2024 | Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat Indiana

Purdue University says the proposed new diplomas would not meet admission requirements, while Indiana University supports a special seal for college-bound students.

Dwight Freeney defied odds, scouts by spinning his way into Pro Football Hall of Fame

August 1, 2024 | Associated Press

Once considered too small to play defensive end, Indianapolis Colt great Dwight Freeney will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Big Ten selects Indianapolis for upcoming men’s, women’s basketball tournaments

July 31, 2024 | Mickey Shuey

Indianapolis has hosted the Big Ten’s men’s basketball tournament 13 times and the women’s tournament 25 times over the past 30 years.

Groups launch hospital-linked violence intervention program

July 30, 2024 | John Russell

The program aims to reduce the likelihood of future violence by engaging victims of gun violence and their families with long-term services and support.

Demolition of downtown’s Jail I set to begin in October

July 30, 2024 | Mickey Shuey

A request for proposals from developers for the 2-acre site is expected to be issued in 2025.

At 50, Dungeons & Dragons continues to fire up Gen Con attendees

July 30, 2024 | Dave Lindquist

The 70,000 Gen Con attendees in Indianapolis this week will be able to visit a Dungeons & Dragons pop-up museum and check out new U.S. stamps based on D&D imagery.

Group sues IU over scholarships, claiming racial discrimination

July 30, 2024 | Indiana Lawyer Staff

A group that touts itself as devoted to the fair treatment of all persons without regard to race or ethnicity has filed a civil rights complaint against Indiana University over what it describes as the university’s offering of “discriminatory” scholarships.

IPS cuts back tutoring as federal COVID aid expires

July 29, 2024 | Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat Indiana

Tutoring programs last year appeared to spur academic gains for Indianapolis Public Schools, but the district is scaling them down as funding ends.

Holcomb hints at more possible trade trips in final months as governor

July 29, 2024 | Cate Charron

After spending the last week on a trade trip in Australia and Singapore, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb told reporters he plans to “maximize” his final months in office.

Car loan defaults jump as consumers battle inflation, high interest rates

July 26, 2024 | Marc D. Allan

A Cox Automotive report finds that car repossessions nationwide are up 23% over last year and 14% compared with the first half of 2019.

Lilly inches toward rare $1 trillion market-value distinction

July 26, 2024 | John Russell

The spotlight is turning to Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. as the next possible member of the so-called “Trillion-Dollar Club,” based on the drugmaker’s climbing stock price and swelling demand for its treatments for diabetes, obesity and other diseases.

Pamela Whitten: A 2024 perspective on the IU 2030 strategy

July 26, 2024 | Pamela Whitten

A key part of our student-success pillar is our commitment to ensuring graduates are ready for the 21st century, signaled by our new requirement for annual experiential learning opportunities like a common first-year seminar, a final-year capstone, internships, undergraduate research or study abroad.