Chuck Lofton highlights commitment to community as he departs TV
The news broadcast studio at WTHR-TV Channel 13 was renamed “Chuck Lofton Studio” in honor of the meteorologist, whose four-decade career in Indianapolis wraps this week.
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Former Indiana virtual charter school official to plead guilty in $44M fraud case
Percy Clark, 82, of Carmel, who helped oversee Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy, admitted to participating in a plan to inflate student enrollment numbers to obtain tens of millions of dollars in state education funding.
Li Li Leung, who led USA Gymnastics in wake of Nassar scandal, to step down
The decision, which Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics announced Thursday, comes with the organization in a far different place than it was when Leung took over in spring 2019.
Indiana unveils first draft of overhauled school accountability system to replace A-F grades
The proposal, shared at the Indiana State Board of Education’s June meeting, outlines a point-based system designed to measure a broader range of student outcomes.
Trump says United States, China will resume trade talks
President Donald Trump said Thursday that his first call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since returning to office was “very positive.”
Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits hits 8-month high
Tuesday’s report showed that the number of Americans quitting their jobs—a sign of confidence in their prospects—fell, while layoffs ticked higher.
Supreme Court sides with Catholic Charities in religious-rights case over unemployment taxes
Wisconsin argues the organization doesn’t qualify for an exemption because its day-to-day work doesn’t involve religious teachings.
Supreme Court sides with woman claiming anti-straight job discrimination
Corporations and employment lawyers were closely watching the case because many think the ruling could result in more workplace discrimination claims by members of majority groups.
Supreme Court blocks Mexico’s $10B suit alleging United States gunmakers fueled cartel violence
The case began in 2021, when the Mexican government filed a blockbuster suit against some of the biggest gun companies, including Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Colt and Glock.
Plans advancing in one part of Fishers District, while construction starts in another
The Fishers Planned Unit Development Committee on Wednesday afternoon voted 5-0 to approve plans for two new buildings across from Fishers Event Center that will house retail businesses and restaurants.
Pure Development co-founder starts new company following dissolution order
Pure Development, one of central Indiana’s largest commercial development firms, last month was ordered to wind down operations by a judge following a months-long lawsuit between its co-founders.
Indiana Golf tees off with new headquarters at Fort Ben
The 13,000-square-foot Pete and Alice Dye Indiana Golf Center, which opens Thursday, includes office space, the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame and a short-game practice facility.
Street traffic academy to expand statewide in effort to improve road safety
Indianapolis-based nonprofit Health by Design is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to grow its Indiana Road to Zero Academy.
Trump announces travel ban, restrictions on 19 countries
President Donald Trump on Wednesday resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face restrictions.
Bettors avoiding favored Thunder in NBA Finals against Pacers
The Oklahoma City Thunder are such heavy favorites to win the NBA title that many bettors are looking for other wagers instead.
IU grad Mark Cuban offers advice on entrepreneurship, AI to Indy audience
Cuban visited Indianapolis on Wednesday to speak to a standing-room-only crowd at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress at the Indiana Convention Center.
Postseason run by Pacers is boom, baby, for sports-themed bar
Patrick Tamm, CEO of the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association, said the Pacers are boosting business at what could have been a slow time for downtown eateries and bars.
In clash of offensive firepower, defense may determine who wins NBA crown, Pacers or Thunder
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder have two of the NBA’s best offenses. But with so much focus on the high-scoring, up-tempo offenses, it’s easy to overlook their defenses.
Buzzy British sports-tech startup expands North American presence—starting in the Indy area
Ai.io, a British sports-tech startup, was named to Fast Company’s 2025 list of top 10 most innovative sports companies.
Construction on $4.3B downtown IU Health hospital complex nears halfway mark
The 44-acre campus will span approximately eight square blocks in downtown Indianapolis, replacing Methodist and University hospitals.