Judge says she’ll likely order Trump administration to send SNAP funds to states
The judge made it clear she wants USDA to get the emergency money out the door, not come up with excuses for why it believes it can’t.
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American farmers welcome China’s promise to buy soybeans, but the deal doesn’t solve everything
The Chinese promise to buy at least 25 million metric tons of soybeans annually for next three years will bring their purchases back in line with where they were before President Donald Trump launched his trade war with China in the spring.
UPDATE: Jack’s Donuts businesses file for bankruptcy protection
Three related businesses operated by Jack’s Donuts owner and CEO Jack “Lee” Marcum III have filed Chapter 11 petitions, listing total liabilities of more than $20 million and assets of less than $1.6 million.
Former student news adviser sues IU trustees, alleges firing was unconstitutional
James Rodenbush’s complaint says he was fired after refusing to “censor the students’ work.” But an IU official wrote that the school has “never attempted to censor editorial content, period.”
City leaders direct $1M toward food banks to offset possible SNAP loss
City leaders, local companies and food banks have teamed up to create a $1 million-plus partnership and fundraising push to help more than 200 food pantries in Indianapolis.
Art gallery is new independent venture for GangGang co-founder
Faye Gallery will feature the Ball State University alum Malina Simone Bacon in the roles of curator, manager, dealer and artist.
City hosts groundbreaking for low-barrier shelter expected to open in 2027
The project is being funded through a $12 million commitment from the city along with $20 million approved by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
No new Indiana child care vouchers to be issued until 2027
Family and Social Services Administration leaders announced the moratorium at a quarterly fiscal meeting Wednesday, in the agency’s latest strategy to contain enrollment—and cut expenses.
Banks, retailers run short on pennies after US Mint stops making them
Not one retailer or bank has called for the penny to stick around, but the abrupt decision to get rid of them came with no guidance from the government.
Early Learning Indiana finds new CEO within its own leadership
Erin Kissling currently serves as the organization’s chief learning officer, overseeing the group’s statewide education agenda and leading its 11 Day Early Learning schools.
Westfield expecting more large developments after new comprehensive plan
As Westfield’s leaders review a proposal for a “monster” 715-acre residential development, Mayor Scott Willis expects developers to pitch more large, master-planned projects.
Gaming commission study names downtown Indianapolis as top site for potential new casino
The analysis shows that relocating an existing casino to the state capital would generate a huge amount of revenue, but would draw some away from other gambling facilities.
Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi in South Korea
President Donald Trump described his face-to-face meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday as a roaring success.
Lilly earnings soar on growth of Mounjaro, Zepbound
With quarterly revenue up 54% from a year ago, Eli Lilly raised it guidance for the year, with the company now expecting revenue in the range of $63 billion to $63.5 billion.
Famed guitars, cultural artifacts of Jim Irsay Collection to be auctioned
New York-based auction house Christie’s announced the plan to sell items collected by late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Irsay said he once turned down an offer of $1.15 billion to sell the collection.
Is Washington Square Mall for sale? Here’s what the owner says.
Vijay Kumar Vemulapalli, principal of Washington Square owner Durga Property Holdings, said he thinks the city of Indianapolis is issuing code violations in an attempt to force him to sell the property.
IPS changes Office of Racial Equity amid national backlash to DEI
The transition was meant to ensure “that every student has what they need to be successful, regardless of their identity,” the district said in a statement Wednesday.
Colts tackle Braden Smith continues to find coping techniques for his mental health struggles
After missing the final five games last season because of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder that led him to contemplate suicide, the veteran lineman is thriving again.
Federal Reserve cuts key rate, yet Powell says future reductions are not locked in
Chair Jerome Powell said in a news conference that another rate cut in December was “not a foregone conclusion.”
IURC approves settlement for Duke to consider selling coal units to 3rd party
Under the agreement, Duke Energy would be able to solicit interest in the existing coal units at its Cayuga Generating Station after two proposed gas units are placed in service in 2029 and 2030.