Indiana education officials: Poor attendance hurting academics
While chronic absenteeism in Indiana has improved this year after worsening during COVID, the rate remains 8 percentage points higher than before the pandemic.
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Regulators seek to compel Elon Musk to testify in Twitter acquisition probe
The SEC said in a filing that Musk failed to appear for testimony on Sept. 15 despite an investigative subpoena served by the SEC and having raised no objections at the time it was served.
DCS found in contempt for not searching director emails in child death case
A Hendricks Superior Court judge has found the Indiana Department of Child Services in civil contempt for failing to search the emails of its current and former directors in a case involving a 4-year-old who was killed.
New version of 89-year-old lost mural represents a salvaged legacy
Kaila Austin is reimagining one of John Wesley Hardrick’s murals for an exhibition that opens Friday at Tube Factory Artspace.
History Channel to air Indianapolis filmmaker’s JFK documentary series
Ashton Gleckman, 23, wrote, directed, edited and co-scored eight hourlong episodes that chronicle the life of John F. Kennedy.
Colts owner Jim Irsay praised by PETA for embracing vegan lifestyle
The animal-rights organization this week promoted a video of a discussion with Irsay, who lives a vegan lifestyle, about his expanded involvement in animal activism.
Poll shows Hogsett leading Shreve, significant number of voters undecided
A poll on the Indianapolis mayoral election released by Indy Politics this week showed Democratic Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett with a significant lead over Republican Jefferson Shreve, but 16% of voters are still undecided.
Pacers communications exec Danny Lopez to run for Indiana House
Lopez is running on the Republican ticket for House District 39, which includes portions of Carmel and Westfield.
U.S. firms cut fewer jobs in third quarter amid holiday ramp-up
The report adds to evidence that the U.S. labor market remains resilient even in the face of aggressive Federal Reserve interest-rate increases, though it also comes as various datasets increasingly send conflicting signals.
Telamon founder Albert Chen to receive Sachem Award
The Sachem is the state’s highest honor and is used to “recognize an individual whose lifetime of excellence and moral virtue has brought credit and honor to Indiana.”
Voters will have a choice in all but one Fishers City Council seat
All nine members of the council—seven Republicans and two Democrats—are running for reelection
Loco’s owners plan restaurants in Cummins building, former BrewDog site
Loco Restaurant Group Inc. is branching out to a quick-service concept, plus an eatery focused on American cuisine.
Grosjean taking Andretti to arbitration after being dropped from team
Former Formula One driver Romain Grosjean said Wednesday he is pursuing arbitration against Andretti Global because the team is not bringing him back for a third season in the IndyCar Series.
Striking UAW workers, Detroit automakers reportedly make progress in talks
The report of progress raises the possibility that the union might decide not to expand its walkouts at one or more of the companies.
Indianapolis mayoral candidates set to debate three times before election
WXIN-TV Channel 59 will host a televised debate Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. on Fox 59 and CBS 4, the stations announced Wednesday.
Ozempic causing ‘slight pullback’ by shoppers, Walmart says
Walmart Inc. says it’s already seeing an impact on shopping demand from people taking the diabetes drug Ozempic, Wegovy and other appetite-suppressing medications.
ISU President Deborah Curtis announces 2024 retirement
Curtis, the school’s first female president, is retiring as the university seeks to remedy financial complications due in part to declining student enrollment.
Chipotle robots might soon construct your salads and bowls
Curt Garner, Chipotle’s chief customer and technology officer, said the goal is not to replace workers but to meet the rising demands of serving customers who order online in addition to those who come into the store.
Indy’s Smokin’ Barrel Barbeque adding New Palestine location
The second Smokin’ Barrel is expected to open before December on the first floor of the New Palestine Masonic Lodge No. 404.
INDOT reverses plan to use eminent domain on Wilson Farm Market
Store owner Scott Wilson called the decision a victory, but said his fight over the design of the Hamilton County interchange near his property wasn’t over.