Pace of wholesale inflation in U.S. shows 5th straight slowdown
The latest year-over-year figure was down from 8% in October and from a recent peak of 11.7% in March.
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CIB approves another $50M in funding for growing Pan Am Plaza project costs
The additional financial support will come from the Capital Improvement Board’s fund balance, which was bolstered in October with $50 million in revenue replacement funds through the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
Higher ed commission wants $5M to promote Indiana colleges, universities
Chris Lowery, the state’s higher education commissioner, said he wants the money to launch a grassroots, statewide campaign to “promote the value of higher education to individuals and Indiana’s economy.”
Hoosier manufacturers ramping up adoption of advanced technologies, report shows
More than half of Indiana manufacturers have implemented or are testing at least one advanced technology, according to a new report from Conexus Indiana and the Indiana University Kelley School of Business at IUPUI.
Brohm leaving Purdue for 6-year deal as Louisville football coach
The school’s executive board approved a six-year contract on Thursday that will pay the departing Purdue University coach a base salary of $5 million next season with annual increases of $100,000, plus incentives.
FTC sues to block Microsoft-Activision Blizzard $69B merger
Xbox maker Microsoft has faced months of resistance from Sony, which makes the competing PlayStation console and has raised concerns with antitrust watchdogs around the world about losing access to popular game franchises such as Call of Duty.
Former Zionsville School Board member running for mayor
Jane Burgess, a 20-year Zionsville resident, is the second Republican to announce a run for the May 3 primary election.
Indianapolis Public Library names former New Orleans library chief as new CEO
The Indianapolis Public Library named Gabriel Morley the new CEO of the library system Thursday evening despite protests from library union members, former employees and disagreement among board members.
Dan Dakich’s 14-year run on Indianapolis radio comes to an end
Dakich, a former Indiana University basketball player and interim head coach, has been known for his combative persona on his midday sports talk show.
Indiana doctor drops lawsuit against attorney general
Lawyers for Dr. Caitlin Bernard of Indianapolis voluntarily nixed the lawsuit filed last month against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, according to court filings Thursday.
UPDATE: Melina Kennedy picked to lead Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
The Central Indiana Corporate Partnership announced Thursday that Cummins Inc. executive and former Indianapolis Deputy Mayor Melina Kennedy has been named the organization’s new CEO.
Streetwear company is now ‘In the Mix’ on Mass Ave
Nap or Nothing streetwear retailer plans to open this week in a 3,000-square-foot spot previously occupied by Escape the Room.
Indiana Wesleyan in negotiations with troubled Eleven Fifty Academy
The negotiations with Eleven Fifty Academy include a potential acquisition of the coding school’s programs but are broader than that, an Indiana Wesleyan spokesperson said.
Vanguard quits net-zero group after GOP criticism
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita was among the leaders of multistate effort to stop companies like Vanguard from ESG investing, which puts an emphasis on environmental, social, and governance issues.
State strikes affordable tuition deal with Ivy Tech for public employees
State employees can go back to school and pay no upfront costs in a new deal with Ivy Tech Community College, announced Thursday.
Some Indiana high school students have new paths to graduation
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved three locally created graduation tracks at two school districts and one adult learning center.
FDA clears updated COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision aims to better protect the littlest children from severe COVID-19 at a time when children’s hospitals already are packed with tots suffering from a variety of respiratory illnesses.
Emmert’s advice: Next NCAA president needs ‘lot of patience’
Outgoing NCAA President Mark Emmert had some advice for his replacement in his first public appearance since announcing in April he was stepping down from position he has held for the last 12 years.
Weekly U.S. jobless claims climb modestly
About 1.67 million people were receiving jobless aid the week that ended Nov. 26, up 62,000 from the week before. That’s the most in 10 months, but still historically low.
Dora submits plans for Tru by Hilton hotel along U.S. 31 in Carmel
The Fishers-based hotel developer and manager and Indianapolis-based American Structurepoint filed plans to build a five-story, 126-room hotel on 1.13 acres at 12164 N. Meridian Street.