IPS cuts back tutoring as federal COVID aid expires
Tutoring programs last year appeared to spur academic gains for Indianapolis Public Schools, but the district is scaling them down as funding ends.
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Rokita warns of potential scams arising from attempted assassination
Rokita encouraged Hoosiers to exercise caution anytime they receive solicitations related to high-profile news events that scammers might attempt to exploit.
State agencies pour thousands of dollars into state fair to reach Hoosiers
State agencies including the Hoosier Lottery, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and Secretary of State’s Office pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into the state fair each year to sponsor information booths, giveaways, concert performances and more.
School for the Blind names former board chair as superintendent
James Michaels, a longtime leader at Bosma Enterprises, will succeed James Durst, who is retiring Sept. 30 after 35 years in the position.
Biden unveils plan for Supreme Court that includes term limits, ethics code
The White House on Monday detailed the contours of Biden’s court proposal, one that appears to have little chance of being approved by a closely divided Congress with just 99 days to go before Election Day.
IBJ Podcast: Hotly anticipated eatery Borage debuted in June. So how’s it going?
Josh Kline and Zoe Taylor had won acclaim as chefs for nationally lauded Milktooth in Fletcher Place. Perhaps their biggest learning curve as co-owners of Borage has come on the financial side.
Holcomb hints at more possible trade trips in final months as governor
After spending the last week on a trade trip in Australia and Singapore, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb told reporters he plans to “maximize” his final months in office.
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s might be coming to your doctor’s office.
Researchers reported Sunday that new blood tests were 91% accurate in detecting Alzheimer’s disease, far more accurate than a diagnosis from primary care doctors and specialists.
Colts owner Jim Irsay makes first public appearance since December
The 65-year-old owner told reporters he’s continuing to rehabilitate from two surgeries.
75% of U.S. Olympians played in college. Future of Games hinges on fallout from NCAA athlete payouts.
According to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, 21 U.S. teams competing in Paris have at least 80% college participation on their rosters.
Carmel’s Aaron Shackell makes Olympic final but doesn’t medal
Shackell won the 400 freestyle at the Olympic Trials in June in Indianapolis. His sister, Alex Shackell, also qualified for the U.S. Olympic team and will be competing in the women’s 200 butterfly.
Car loan defaults jump as consumers battle inflation, high interest rates
A Cox Automotive report finds that car repossessions nationwide are up 23% over last year and 14% compared with the first half of 2019.
Lilly inches toward rare $1 trillion market-value distinction
The spotlight is turning to Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. as the next possible member of the so-called “Trillion-Dollar Club,” based on the drugmaker’s climbing stock price and swelling demand for its treatments for diabetes, obesity and other diseases.
Fishers looks to annex 994 acres, add up to 3,000 residents
Fishers is advancing a long-held plan to annex about 1,000 acres along its southeastern boundary, a move that would encompass the largest chunk of unincorporated land along the ever-growing Hamilton County city’s borders.
Purdue gives students leg up in chip-making through summer program
An intensive, eight-week training program is devoted to the understanding of semiconductors, the crystalline solids that conduct electricity and power computer microchips.
Work to empty troubled complex nears end
After years of neighborhood strife, the administration of Mayor Joe Hogsett last year began demolishing portions of the cluster of 258 housing units and is in the process of relocating other Towne & Terrace residents.
UPDATE: Democratic opponent criticizes potential impact of Braun’s property tax relief plan on local services
Mike Braun, the Republican candidate for governor, is calling for increasing the homestead deduction, capping property tax increases and increasing voter participation in property tax referendums.
Howl & Hide fills special order for U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team
Indianapolis-based leather goods manufacturer Howl & Hide Supply Co. made personalized passport wallets for A’Ja Wilson and her Olympics teammates.
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of September rate cut
Inflation has fallen steadily for the past year. Even so, the costs of everyday necessities like groceries, gasoline and rent remain much higher than they were three years ago.
Swimming in stadiums becomes the norm as sport sets up in rugby arena for Paris Olympics
Not only did the U.S. Olympic trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis set attendance records, it was a meet that appeared to grow the sport beyond its hard-core fan base.