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Caitlin Clark biggest name in high-impact WNBA Draft
The Indiana Fever, who are expected to take Clark with their No. 1 pick in the draft, have a draft party scheduled for Monday night.
Caitlin Clark showed up on SNL to dunk all over Michael Che
Caitlin Clark, who is expected to be the No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever in Monday’s WNBA draft, deftly skewered “Weekend Update” co-host Michael Che in a “Saturday Night Live” appearance, and used the platform to offer a reminder of the many women’s basketball stars who came before her.
Pike Township among 3 Indiana districts asking voters for funding in May primary
For the first time, Pike Township is asking voters to help fund operations. The ballot measure would fund three key areas: continuing programs and staffing added since the pandemic, attracting and retaining teachers, and school safety and security.
Pacers secure sixth seed in playoffs, face Bucks in first round
The Pacers will enter the postseason with momentum from a dominant regular-season finale. They shot 65% and made 19 of 36 3-pointers against the Hawks on Sunday.
How the SK Hynix project came together—and another fell apart
The South Korean company’s announcement made waves across Indiana, but so did a decision by Minnesota-based SkyWater Technology to cancel its project at Purdue after not receiving hoped-for federal funding.
Spartz, Goodrich, 7 others battle in crowded 5th District primary
Rep. Victoria Spartz’s late decision to run for reelection in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District—an about-face from months earlier—shook up a crowded primary that has become a rarity in American politics, with nine Republicans facing off.
Health care providers dig out from ransomware attack
A Feb. 21 cyberattack against a Nashville, Tennessee-based medical-billing clearinghouse sent shock waves across Indiana’s health care system.
Tinker Street owner says restaurant perseveres because of its people
Rave reviews and a packed dining room have helped define the first nine years of business at the cozy, 1,000-square-foot restaurant where Tom Main spends a lot of time thinking about the well-being of his employees.
InterContinental Hotel set to open this fall, bringing downtown another luxury lodging option
The $101 million project at 17 W. Market St. will include 170 rooms and a rooftop bar with views of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. The opening will come some five years after Keystone first proposed the hotel.
ISU promotes Graves to men’s basketball head coach
Matthew Graves, 49, a former Butler University player (1993-98) and assistant coach (2000-2013) has served as associate head coach for the Sycamores since 2021.
Big banks warn of uncertain year ahead after mixed financial Q1 performances
Banks warned of risks in an environment of stubbornly high inflation and geopolitical clashes in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere.
Democratic lawmaker to seek judicial changes after sentence in IMPD officer’s death
State Rep. Mitch Gore, who is a captain at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, said he would explore “all legislative remedies” to address what he said is a sentence that is too lenient. A Republican committee chair said he’s open to legislative proposals that come out of the case.
Five artists selected to create visuals for U.S. Olympic Swim Trials
The All Lanes Lead to Indy Art Project will showcase work by Monroe Bush, Joy Hernandez, Mary Mindiola, Kyng Rhodes and Lucie Rice.
Indiana’s tech sector saw boost in venture investing activity in 1Q, report says
Indiana’s tech companies landed a combined $348.8 million in venture funding last quarter, which was the strongest first-quarter activity since recordkeeping began in 2015, TechPoint says.
Doden gubernatorial proposal aims to freeze property taxes for seniors
The gubernatorial proposal from Doden zeroes in on seniors, who often live on fixed incomes and struggle to keep up with rising costs.
Justice Department finalizes rules to close ‘gun show loophole’
Officials are touting the move as the most significant increase in American gun regulation in decades.
Caitlin Clark headlines list of 15 players invited to WNBA Draft
Clark, who is the career leading scorer in Division I men’s and women’s basketball, is expected to go first to the Indiana Fever. It’s the second consecutive year that the Fever have the top pick.
Homebuyers face quandary: To wait or not to wait for lower mortgage rates
Combined with a nearly 44% increase in the national median sale price of previously occupied homes between 2019 and 2023, elevated mortgage rates have made buying a home less affordable for many Americans.
U.S. says recent Microsoft breach exposed federal agencies to hacking
The U.S. government said Thursday that Russian government hackers who recently stole Microsoft corporate emails had obtained passwords and other secret material that might allow them to breach multiple U.S. agencies.