Colette Pierce Burnette looks forward to ‘heart’ work at Newfields
The museum’s annual meeting included the Indianapolis debut of the incoming CEO, the unveiling of what’s next for the Lume and an update on #BlackLivesMatter muralists.
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Developer seeking incentives for $12.5M revamp of Mass Ave building
Landmark formally acquired the building for $4.6 million in April and has already started demolition work inside the structure.
Indiana high school teacher on mission to inspire girls to take her shop class
Before becoming a teacher, Kim Rosenbaum worked for 14 years as a welder in machine shops—experiences that she thinks make her a better teacher.
Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers, in an effort to eliminate production bottlenecks.
Indiana Republicans show no signs of moving for gas-tax cut
Motorists in Indiana are now paying about 56 cents per gallon in state taxes on gasoline—the highest-ever level shown in state records—and the tax is set to increase next month based on rising fuel prices.
City commission delays rezoning hearing for controversial Willows project
The Metropolitan Development Commission continued a public hearing on the Willows redevelopment project near Broad Ripple following requests for a postponement by both the developers and remonstrators.
Developers propose $72M mixed-use project in Noblesville
The proposed project includes 40,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, townhomes, an event lawn space, a park and a pond overlook.
Ringling Bros. announces comeback tour without animal acts
Talent teams have already conducted auditions in Argentina, Mongolia, Ethiopia, France and the United States, with more than 1,000 performers applying to join a 50-city North American tour starting in September 2023, and international dates to follow.
Anthem shareholders approve corporate rebranding to Elevance Health
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Target shares plunge 26% amid rout of retail stocks
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U.S. Soccer equalizes pay for women, men in milestone agreement
The federation announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams on Wednesday, ending years of often acrimonious negotiations.
Musk wars with Twitter over his buyout deal—on Twitter
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Powell: Fed to keep hiking rates until it controls inflation
Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday underscored the Federal Reserve’s determination to keep raising interest rates until there is clear evidence inflation is steadily falling—a high-stakes effort that carries the risk of causing an eventual recession.
Sato, Honda strong on opening day of Indy 500 practice
It was a good day for Honda, which has been beaten by Chevrolet in four of five races so far this IndyCar season. Ten Honda drivers cracked the top 12 on Tuesday.
U.S. House to consider $28M plan to address formula shortage
The House is expected to take up the emergency spending measure later this week before lawmakers head back to their congressional districts for the next two weeks.
ACLU of Indiana lawsuit says Boone County blocked resident from Facebook page
The complaint says Boone County blocked a resident from the county’s Facebook page after he wrote his voting plans for the May 3 election.
Nearly 43,000 people died on U.S. roads last year, agency says
The 10.5% jump over 2020 numbers was the largest percentage increase since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began its fatality data collection system in 1975.
Newfields hires university president as new chief executive
Newfields’ 14-month search for a successor to controversial former CEO Charles Venable is complete. The art museum and gardens announced Tuesday the hiring of Colette Pierce Burnette, the president of Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas.
Retail sales rise 0.9% as consumers show resilience
Consumers are providing critical support to the economy even after a year of seeing prices spiral higher for gas, food, rent, and other necessities.
FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy children ages 5-11
There is one more hurdle: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group. The CDC’s scientific advisers are scheduled to meet on Thursday.