Trump’s first orders could include border, oil drilling, DEI policies
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign “dozens and dozens” of orders that will launch some 200 executive actions after being sworn in Monday.
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U.S. Attorney Zachary Myers announces resignation
Myers, who was sworn in in November 2021, grew up in Indianapolis and is the first Black person to serve as U.S. attorney for the district.
Executive director of Bloomington entrepreneurship center The Mill announces departure
“The Mill has significant momentum and I feel great about the foundation I’m leaving for the next leader to build upon,” founding executive director Pat East said in his announcement.
Former F.C. Tucker Co. leader Fred Tucker III dies at 78
Frederick C. “Fred” Tucker III led the F.C. Tucker Co. for a quarter-century and served on numerous business and civic boards.
HealthNet chooses former COO Kougel as chief executive
HealthNet serves more than 61,000 patients a year in Marion, Morgan and Monroe counties at 10 primary care health centers, including a mobile center, and through community outreach and support programs.
Commerce chief David Rosenberg to lead IU biosciences accelerator in Indy
Known as IU LAB and supported by a $138 million grant from the Lilly Endowment, the IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences will be based at the 16 Tech Innovation District.
Steichen eager to move forward with Colts, but defensive coordinator won’t be back
Shane Steichen is ready to start his third season as coach of the Indianapolis Colts and he’s already making changes.
IU Health executive Nagy heads to Boston Children’s Hospital
IU Health Metro Region President Dr. Ryan Nagy, who joined IU Health 13 years ago, was also interim president of Riley Children’s Health.
Outgoing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb looks back on eight years in office—and at what’s next
In an end-of-term interview, the Republican governor recalls the highs, lows and lessons learned over the course of his tenure.
Colts face big offseason questions after latest inexplicable playoff-eliminating loss
Changes almost certainly will be part of the long-term solution now that the franchise playoff drought has reached four years.
Gov. Holcomb’s accessibility, personal touches shape economic legacy, colleagues say
Holcomb’s administration has focused its economic strategy on courting new companies and investing in those already here.
Gov.-elect Braun selects pharmacy leader as health secretary
Dr. Gloria Sachdev will oversee four major state agencies: the Department of Health, the Family and Social Services Administration, the Department of Child Services and the Department of Veteran Affairs.
FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign before Trump takes office in January
Christopher Wray said at a town hall meeting that he would be stepping down “after weeks of careful thought,” roughly three years short of the completion of a 10-year term.
Indiana Gov.-elect Braun appoints public safety secretary
Jennifer-Ruth Green, a combat veteran and deputy commander of the 11th Operations Group at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, brings military and cybersecurity experience to the role.
New motorsports leaders introduced as Andretti Global moves on without Andretti
Two longtime NASCAR executives were introduced at Indianapolis-based Andretti Global on Wednesday as part of a company restructuring.
Indianapolis manufacturer Aurorium names new CEO
Longtime Indianapolis-based chemicals manufacturer Aurorium, which did business as Vertellus until a rebranding last year, has promoted Faye Freeman to CEO.
Purdue, other schools face changing college football landscape as they search for coaches
Purdue University Athletic Director Mike Bobinski, 67, is embarking on a coaching search unlike any he has done previously. Bobinski said if Purdue is going to turn things around next season and stay competitive long term, he must find a coach that embraces a new way of thinking.
Indiana GOP chairman Randy Head steps down
Head has returned to full-time status at Indianapolis-based law firm Krieg DeVault as a member of its governmental affairs team.
Indianapolis Department of Public Works director to depart in December
Brandon Herget spent almost two years as director of the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, the city’s largest department by budget and second largest in terms of workforce.
New CEO named at TrendyMinds as company founder exits role
New CEO Stacy Sommer, a former executive at San Francisco public relations firm Edelman, was hired by TrendyMinds in January.