WNBA chief Cathy Engelbert vows to repair player relationships, doesn’t plan to quit
In wide-ranging comments, Engelbert said WNBA officiating will be reviewed this offseason by a new “state of the game” committee.
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IBJ names Ellspermann, Hathaway as first winners of new career, mentorship awards
The Career Achievement Award and the Women of Influence Mentorship Award will make their debut on Oct. 21 at IBJ’s 19th Women of Influence event.
Column: Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon is acting like a boss, no notes
Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s presence on the sidelines provides the antithesis of the way NFL broadcasts normally present femininity, writes The Washington Post’s Candace Buckner.
Mark Montieth: Nancy Leonard was Pacers’ assistant GM, Super Mom and unyielding rock
Nobody messed with the franchise’s matriarch, who ran the show, backed the players, hosted the parties, told the coach what to do and anchored Murderer’s Row.
QB Daniel Jones’ fast start in Indianapolis has people wondering if he can keep playing this way
With the Colts, Jones appears to be blossoming into the franchise player the New York Giants expected after drafting him No. 6 overall in 2019 and again when they signed him to a $160 million contract extension in 2023.
Nancy Leonard, matriarch of the Indiana Pacers, dies at 93
Nancy Leonard is credited with the idea and the organization of a telethon in 1977 to sell enough season tickets to keep the Pacers afloat when the franchise was on the verge of financial ruin.
NCAA, Indiana Sports Corp., IBJ to honor Jim Morris during 2026 Final Four
The Be Better Campaign will celebrate professionals who promote personal growth, civic pride and mentorship in the same way Morris did, including through his work with the Indiana Pacers.
Brad Rateike: Be it barbecue or a job review, give healthy feedback
If someone is willing to step into the arena, they deserve feedback that helps them grow.
Indiana Education Secretary Katie Jenner unanimously confirmed as new higher ed commissioner
Jenner will lead both the K-12 and higher education agencies, beginning Oct. 11.
Marion County superintendents support proposal to extend curfew after recent shootings
The City-County Council is weighing a longer curfew after recent shooting fatalities of teens in downtown Indianapolis.
Councilor discontent: Carlino leaves Democratic Caucus; Brown’s motion to dismiss council leaders fails
Meanwhile, six City-County members voted against a measure that would pay law firm Fisher Phillips the remaining $300,000 for its investigation into the Hogsett administration’s handling of sexual harassment allegations.
Q&A with Mike Schrage: For Centier Bank CEO, focus is on serving communities
Schrage, now 77, sat down to talk with IBJ about his 53-year tenure with Centier Bank, the future of the company, his philosophy on leadership and his love of reading.
Morales challengers line up as criticism over international trips mounts
As Secretary of State Diego Morales takes heat for back-to-back international trips that blurred personal and professional lines, Republican hopefuls see an opportunity to challenge the embattled politician.
Rick Carlisle’s changing style helps Pacers reach 2nd straight Eastern Conference finals
Carlisle is back in the Eastern Conference finals not because he stuck to his old-school philosophy, but because he figured out how to adapt to the league’s new ways.
Madagascar conservationist wins Indianapolis Prize
The Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc. awarded the prize to a scientist and biodiversity conservationist who has discovered several new species and led the establishment of four national protected areas.
Lilly shuffles roles amid growth in U.S. investment, diabetes and obesity treatments
The company has announced more than $50 billion in new U.S. manufacturing investments since 2020.
Tom Froehle named Leadership in Law Lifetime Achievement Award winner
From the law firm board room to economic development projects across Indiana, the Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath partner and chair emeritus has left an impressive imprint.
IU alumni blast board of trustees changes slipped into state budget
A coalition of ranking Indiana University alumni voiced “alarm and anger” Wednesday to new state policy that gives decision-making power over the board of trustee’s membership to the governor.
Partisan school board bill narrowly avoids tie vote, goes to governor
Indiana is set to join the handful of states running partisan school board elections after a squeaker of a final vote Thursday—pending a decision from Republican Gov. Mike Braun.
Musk says he’ll spend less time in Washington, more running Tesla after profit plunges
The electric vehicle maker reported a 71% drop in profit and a 9% decline in revenue for the first quarter.