State strikes affordable tuition deal with Ivy Tech for public employees
State employees can go back to school and pay no upfront costs in a new deal with Ivy Tech Community College, announced Thursday.
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Emmert’s advice: Next NCAA president needs ‘lot of patience’
Outgoing NCAA President Mark Emmert had some advice for his replacement in his first public appearance since announcing in April he was stepping down from position he has held for the last 12 years.
Dora submits plans for Tru by Hilton hotel along U.S. 31 in Carmel
The Fishers-based hotel developer and manager and Indianapolis-based American Structurepoint filed plans to build a five-story, 126-room hotel on 1.13 acres at 12164 N. Meridian Street.
Indiana midterm election turnout drops 20%, with Marion County near bottom
Indiana Election Division results show Hoosier voters turned out at the lowest rates in Decatur, Tippecanoe and Marion counties.
Indiana sues TikTok, citing safety and security concerns
Indiana’s attorney general on Wednesday filed suit against Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, claiming the video-sharing platform misleads users, particularly children, about the level of inappropriate content and security of consumer information.
Justices skeptical of elections case that could alter voting
The case has profound potential effects on elections and democracy, and it is also a fresh test for the court that increasingly has been criticized as having become politicized.
MDC approves $25M in extra funding for Pan Am Plaza redevelopment
The approval allocates $25 million from the city’s downtown tax-increment financing district to pay for the acquisition of the basement level of the project from developer Kite Realty Group Trust, which plans to build an 800-room hotel and an addition to the Indiana Convention Center.
Purdue football coach Brohm set to take Louisville job, reports say
Head coach Jeff Brohm is 36-34 at Purdue, leading the Boilermakers to four bowl appearances and three winning seasons.
Convenience store chain Wawa planning expansion into Indiana
Pennsylvania-based Wawa currently has more than 1,000 locations across six states and Washington, D.C. The convenience stores offer built-to-order food, beverages, coffee, and, in a majority of locations, gasoline.
Noblesville City Council approves incentives for $30M SMC expansion plan
SMC Corp. of America plans to expand its total workforce in Noblesville to 1,157 by 2032.
Perry Township parents oppose bus driver plan that reduces school choice
Parents and their children argued in a public comment session on Monday that it would be better for the district to improve driver-recruitment efforts rather than force hundreds of students to attend a new school next year.
IPS board moves to put $410M for capital upgrades on ballot
Dozens of charter school parents and students packed the board room before the vote and called on the board to share more of the referendum money.
Despite recession fears, Holcomb remains ‘bullish’ on Indiana economy
While many economists are sounding the alarm on a possible economic slowdown next year, Gov. Eric Holcomb says Indiana is well-positioned to take advantage of a “manufacturing renaissance” in the United States.
FedEx Supply Chain to lay off 179 employees in Indianapolis
The company said the decision is part of a move to discontinue its management and operation of a facility on the city’s west side.
Hoosier consumer advocates ask feds to probe regional energy operator
An Indianapolis-based ratepayer protection group has asked federal regulators to audit spending by a Carmel-based energy transmission system operator for an annual meeting at luxury resort 600 miles beyond its service territory.
Indianapolis Children’s Choir to move from Butler, settle into former Tucker building
The 36-year-old local institution expects to spend about $4 million to purchase, renovate and expand the former F.C. Tucker office at 9111 Allisonville Road to house its day-to-day operations, classrooms and rehearsal spaces.
City considering additional $25M in funding for Pan Am Plaza project
The $550 million project includes a $125 million expansion of the Indiana Convention Center, as well as an 800-room hotel being developed by local developer Kite Realty Group Trust. A second 600-room hotel is planned for a later phase of the project.
IndyFringe CEO Justin Brady to exit organization in 2023
Justin Brady was hired by IndyFringe in 2020 as the successor to Pauline Moffat, who led the not-for-profit since its debut in 2005.
Pryor makes history in confirmation to 7th Circuit
The U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Doris Pryor to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in a bipartisan 60-31 vote Monday evening, making her the first woman of color from Indiana to sit on the Chicago-based appellate court.
Roche Diagnostics names new North American chief
Brad Moore succeeds Matt Sause, who was appointed CEO of Roche Diagnostics globally in October.