Fishers to spend $3.6M to expand, improve high school athletic fields
The agreement between Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern Schools calls for the creation of a city and district athletic director position.
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Central Indiana officials meet for ‘long overdue’ data center discussion
Mayors, city councilors, utility leaders and economic development experts from around central Indiana gathered Wednesday to discuss more coordination involving the boom in data center development.
WNBA and players’ union resume labor talks after 12-hour session ends without deal
In proposals over the last 24 hours, the league has increased its salary cap offer in the first year to $6 million — up from $5.75 million in previous negotiations, a source said.
Colts bring back QB Daniel Jones, and WR Alec Pierce couldn’t be happier
Two days after Pierce — Jones’ top target — agreed to a four-year contract extension, the Colts brought back their quarterback on a two-year deal.
US to release 172M barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of effort to combat prices
President Donald Trump previously downplayed the importance of using reserve oil, but confirmed earlier Wednesday that his administration would “reduce it a little bit” and then fill it back up.
Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
The administration opened a trade investigation to examine whether excess industrial capacity and government backing could give foreign manufacturers an unfair advantage over U.S. companies.
NCAA tourney selection committee won’t let travel concerns dictate bracketing or seeding of field
For those teams that inevitably will have to travel great distances for March Madness, organizers of the men’s and women’s tourneys are pleading for patience.
Colts, QB Daniel Jones agree to 2-year deal worth up to $100M, source says
It’s unclear whether Jones will be ready to play when the season opens in September, though general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen have said they remain hopeful he’ll be able to participate in training camp.
State abandons White River State Park expansion, citing budget concerns
The proposed $65 million expansion was slated to encompass 15 acres bordered by Elanco Animal Health’s new headquarters to the west and the White River to the east.
CEO pay to be clawed back when banks fail under new U.S. Senate plan
The bill comes three years after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, whose 2023 failure sparked calls for tougher punishments for executives at failed institutions.
Lilly introduces direct-to-employer program for weight-loss drug
Eli Lilly and Co. has launched a platform that offers employers coverage options for obesity care through a partnership with 18 digital health programs.
Homeland Security restarts Global Entry program after travelers faced long airport lines
Homeland Security officials initially said the program would be suspended as long as the partial shutdown remained in effect when announcing the move on Feb. 22.
International Energy Agency agrees to record release of emergency oil reserves
The organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its members’ emergency reserves in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East.
Inflation held steady last month, before attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
Even if oil price increases are short-lived, it will almost certainly delay any interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve, which meets next week.
Twenty One Pilots, Zac Brown Band announced for Final Four concerts
The March Madness Music Festival will feature multiple performances over three days at the American Legion Mall downtown.
CICP announces name change but will keep acronym the same
The organization long known as the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership said the new name better reflects the leadership it represents.
Lasting surge in diesel prices would batter nation’s truckers, farmers
High diesel prices could have wide implications for the economy. Along with trucking, diesel powers the nation’s rail carriers, farm tractors, harvesters and combines.
IPS board member Gayle Cosby announces resignation
Cosby’s departure leaves a vacancy on the seven-member board, which will lose a substantial amount of power under a new law that redistributes resources between district and charter schools.
Indiana officials increasing ties to conservative group Turning Point USA
Secretary of State Diego Morales said his office had started a voter registration partnership with Turning Point’s Club America high school organization. Meanwhile, Gov. Mike Braun plans a “significant announcement” with Turning Point leaders.
First lady nears fundraising goal for Dolly Parton library program
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Indiana provides free, high-quality books each month to children from birth to age five, helping families build strong reading habits early in life.