Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs
The companies committing to the pledge included Google, Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, xAI, OpenAI and Amazon.
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WNBA, players still apart with contract deadline quickly approaching
The WNBA has told the players’ union that it needs to get a deal in place by Tuesday, March 10, to start the season on time.
UPDATE: Lou Holtz, college football coaching great who led Notre Dame to national title, dies at 89
Holtz went 249-132-7 over a college coaching career that spanned 33 seasons and included stops at Minnesota, Arkansas, South Carolina and, most notably, Notre Dame.
Indiana puts legislative stop to Elevance’s out-of-network hospital care penalty
Senate Bill 189 took aim at a new policy by Indianapolis-based Elevance Health Inc. that cut hospital reimbursement by 10% if an out-of-network clinician was involved with care.
Westfield chooses potential developer for Grand Park District ice hockey facility
Westfield officials expect the proposed ice hockey arena to help turn the Grand Park area into a year-round hub of entertainment and recreational activity that would thrive outside of the soccer and baseball seasons.
Vote on Martindale Brightwood data center delayed
City-County Council member Ron Gibson, a Democrat who represents the area in which the data center would be developed, asked the Metropolitan Development Commission to delay its rezoning decision.
Soaring power prices have US politicians searching for solutions
President Trump wants the companies to sign pledges committing to foot the power bill for energy-hungry data centers, which are blamed for driving up electricity costs.
Supply chain disruptions from the Iran war could raise prices for drugs, electronics and more
Over the past few years the global supply chain has faced other major disruptions like COVID supply shortages and other recent Mideast conflicts and has become more nimble.
No intentional wrongdoing alleged in crash blamed for death of US Rep. Baird’s wife
West Virginia investigators say driver made unsafe lane change and collided with Jim and Danise Bairds’ SUV in the Jan. 5 crash.
US stocks rebound after strong economic updates, easing of oil prices
Uncertainty about the war has sent prices in financial markets careening up and down hour by hour this week, with most taking their cues from what the price of oil is doing.
IU’s Curt Cignetti receives Sachem Award
The award is considered Indiana’s highest honor and is given to “individuals who have profoundly shaped Indiana through character, leadership, and service.”
Bessent says Trump’s tariff hike to 15% likely coming this week
President Trump last month put a 10% universal levy in place after the Supreme Court invalidated most of his previous tariff regime.
Indy Pride unveils kickoff concert and festival return to White River State Park
White River State Park will host the annual Indy Pride Festival the day after Tash Sultana performs at Everwise Amphitheater.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield forms local orthopedic care health network
OrthoIndy and Franciscan Health/Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics are the first two providers to join Anthem’s HealthSync Designated Orthopedic Network.
Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard declares for secretary of state race
The former Indianapolis mayor enters a busy race featuring Republican Diego Morales and Democrat Beau Bayh.
Future of IPS hinges on possible tax increase proposed by a new corporation, not the school board
Mayor Joe Hogsett has until March 31 to appoint IPEC’s nine members, who in turn will have four months to place a referendum question on the November ballot.
Indiana opens applications for rural health grants in partial offset of federal Medicaid cuts
The Growing Rural Opportunities for Wellbeing grant program was allotted $120 million in its initial year.
Trump concedes Iran war may push up oil prices for Americans
The conflict — the largest U.S. military action since the invasion of Iraq in 2003 — is pushing oil prices higher and weighing down the stock market.
Trial that could lead to breakup of Ticketmaster parent gets underway
Judge Arun Subramanian has told jurors that evidence will be presented over the next six weeks before they’ll be left to decide whether Live Nation and Ticketmaster broke antitrust laws.
Indiana state treasurer raises questions about AES deal, calls for transparency
State Treasurer Daniel Elliott on Tuesday said he is “increasingly worried” about the impact of a recently announced deal that would see private equity firms acquire the parent of AES Indiana.