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Trump brings back presidential physical fitness test canceled by Obama
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday alongside a coterie of current and retired professional athletes to bring the presidential fitness test back to U.S. schools.
Indianapolis Foundation names Ahmed Young as president and CEO
Young has been director of public and government affairs in Walmart’s Corporate Affairs division since January 2022. He previously held several leadership positions in education, government and law in Indianapolis.
Fishers freight company accuses former workers of stealing customer
CapLink Logistics Inc. filed the lawsuit on July 25 in Hamilton Commercial Court against two former employees, accusing them of fraud, breach of contract, unfair competition and conspiracy.
Trump announces 90-day negotiating period with Mexico as 25% tariff rates stay in place
President Trump had threatened tariffs of 30% on goods from Mexico in a July letter, something that Mexico gets to stave off for the next three months.
Financial Center announces CEO Cameron Minges will retire
Minges, who has been with the company for more than a decade, was named CEO in 2022. During the transition, a former Financial Center executive has been appointed to serve as interim.
Lilly’s Mounjaro gets mixed results in extensive study vs. Trulicity
A trial of Eli Lilly and Co.’s blockbuster diabetes drug Mounjaro fell short of expectations in one aspect, but the results showed enough cardio benefits to eventually encourage investors.
Some say Fountain Square homeless camp closure conflicts with new housing push
Critics say closing the camp won’t be helpful to the Streets to Home program—an ambitious new cross-agency effort to house more than 300 people living on the city’s streets.
Parkview Health plans $200M hospital, office building in West Lafayette
Parkview said the hospital would be roughly 200,000 square feet, accommodate up to 40 inpatient beds and offer a 24/7 emergency department.
Hamilton County purchases Sheridan Airport as demand for private aircraft use rises
Sheridan Airport has a 3,760-foot paved runway and two grass runways. The airport can house nearly 40 aircraft in three multi-unit hangars and one corporate hangar.
UPDATE: Fox Corp. acquires minority share of IndyCar, Indianapolis Motor Speedway parent
The publicly traded Fox, which owns Fox Sports, and Penske have also agreed to a multiyear extension of Fox Sports’ media rights deal with IndyCar.
Indianapolis City Market to remain closed until at least 2028 while city irons out developer problems
City leaders are looking for a new development partner to help with the proposed $15 million overhaul of the historic Indianapolis Catacombs next to the closed City Market. The companies previously involved in the project are navigating challenges involving the nearby Gold Building and the rest of the downtown block’s redevelopment.
Gen Con eyes big year despite tariff effects on event’s retailers
Gen Con is once again a sold-out event with more than 70,000 attendees expected for a four-day run that begins Thursday and ends Sunday. And all vendor spots are occupied.
Trump administration launching new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help
The new program is expected to allow Americans to share personal health data and medical records across health systems and apps run by private tech companies, making it easier to access health records and monitor wellness.
Estate of late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay on the market for $12M
The Carmel estate bordering Crooked Stick Golf Club features a 25,843-square-foot main residence with six bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.
Hamilton County plans $65M government center addition
Now, the upcoming work will add another 130,000 square feet to the building and include an expanded lower level and three total stories.
What if ICE comes calling? Attorneys inundated with questions.
Families, nonprofits, churches and businesses are asking their attorneys on how to plan ahead if confronted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged even as Trump demands cuts
The choice to hold off on a rate cut will almost certainly result in further conflict between the Fed and White House, as Trump has repeatedly demanded that the central bank reduce borrowing costs.
FAA chief: American Airlines crash hearings will prompt ‘uncomfortable conversations’
The National Transportation Safety Board investigation found that the Army chopper involved in a fatal midair crash at Reagan National earlier this year was flying above its altitude limit.
Speedway unveils utility partnership, plans to turn waste into power
Work on the biogas treatment system, in collaboration with Leopardo Energy, is expected to begin in August.