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.
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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.
Recall of Boar’s Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak
In central Indiana, Boar’s Head products are sold at Kroger, Needler’s Fresh Market and Fresh Thyme.
Harris focuses on vice presidential search as deadline nears
Public speculation about Harris’ selection has swirled around a cast of governors and senators, many from competitive swing states that could determine the outcome of the election.
Cigarette tax hike would help ease state’s Medicaid shortfall, leaders say
Indiana’s current cigarette tax is 99.5 cents per pack, which is the 39th lowest tax rate among the states and hasn’t been increased since 2007.
State AGs ramp up scrutiny of alleged price-fixing in rental housing
In the past two years, more than 30 lawsuits have been filed in federal and state courts alleging that companies such as RealPage and Yardi are equipping corporate landlords with software algorithms that allow competitors to collude on rental housing prices.
Venture capital investment in Indiana’s tech sector continued to swell in 2Q
According to TechPoint’s second-quarter Indiana Tech Venture Report, last quarter’s deal value rose to more than $216 million, towering over the $47 million posted in the second quarter of 2023.
Sabotaged trains and forecast rain get Paris Olympics off to rough start
French officials are dealing with suspected acts of sabotage targeting France’s flagship high-speed rail network, plus cloudy skies with light drizzle ahead of its sprawling outdoor opening ceremony.