OSU fires former Butler coach Chris Holtmann at midseason
The university made the move after the team lost its ninth game in 11 outings on Tuesday and appeared unlikely to reach the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Latest News
Articles
Tweaks lowering property taxes face opposition from local governments, schools
Growing numbers of Indiana communities have sought property tax levies beyond their traditional caps thanks to rising property values. But lawmakers want to make it more difficult.
‘Magic mushrooms’ research gets OK from Indiana House committee
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration designated psilocybin as a “breakthrough therapy” for treatment-resistant depression in 2018 and for major depressive disorder in 2019.
Cyberattacks on hospitals are likely to increase, putting lives at risk, experts warn
Hospitals in recent years have become a favorite target for internet thieves who hold systems’ data and networks hostage for hefty ransoms.
Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu is All-Star matchup that was long time coming
Two players known for their 3-point shooting ability, the WNBA’s Sabrina Ionescu and the NBA’s Stephen Curry, will go head-to-head Saturday in a 3-point contest at Lucas Oil Stadium.
IndyCar moves season finale from downtown Nashville streets to superspeedway
The race is being moved due to construction surrounding the Tennessee Titans’ new stadium, organizers announced Wednesday.
Amid artificial intelligence boom, AI girlfriends and boyfriends make their mark
An analysis of 11 romantic chatbot apps released Wednesday by the not-for-profit Mozilla Foundation said almost every app sells user data, shares it for things like targeted advertising or doesn’t provide adequate information about it in their privacy policy.
Basketball journalists say Indianapolis can earn high marks for All-Star efforts
Although TV ratings for the NBA All-Star Game are trending downward in the United States, a global audience will be watching.
Free weekend clinic to educate youth about non-playing basketball careers
Spots are still open for The Business of Basketball, a free clinic that’s part of the NBA’s effort to develop youth interest in basketball.
NBA All-Star events to provide surge in business for local event firms
The multitude of parties will keep local event and catering companies busy and create an increase in food donations for an Indianapolis not-for-profit.
Flight attendants hold airport rallies to protest lack of new contracts, pay raises
Three separate unions representing flight attendants at major U.S. airlines picketed and held rallies at 30 airports Tuesday as they push for new contracts and higher wages.
Westfield planning $6.8M, 20-acre expansion of Simon Moon Park, adding lake and nature preserve
First-phase upgrades to the park will include a parking lot expansion, fishing piers, boardwalks, a bridge and a reengineered sledding hill. Plans for the second phase include a new playground, outdoor classroom and shelter.
Indiana pet-breeder standards bill moves forward with funding still undetermined
The bill would void ordinances in 21 communities across the state, including Indianapolis and Carmel, that ban stores from selling pets from breeders.
No immediate ruling after preliminary injunction hearing in NIL lawsuit vs. NCAA
A federal judge said Tuesday he will rule “in short order” on a preliminary injunction to stop the Indianapolis-based NCAA from enforcing its rules governing name, image and likeness compensation for athletes as part of an antitrust lawsuit.
U.S. small-business optimism index sees biggest drop since end of 2022
The share of owners planning to boost employment dropped to the lowest level since May 2020.
City, Indy Chamber continue push against repeal of downtown tax district
The city was joined by Indy Chamber and City-County Council President Vop Osili in opposing a proposed county-wide tax provision that would replace the downtown tax district.
U.S. inflation remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only gradually
The prices of services—hotel rooms, restaurant meals, auto insurance, apartment rents and the like—are still rising faster than they did before the pandemic and keeping overall inflation persistently high.
Foot Locker, sneaker brands among users of former Carson’s space during All-Star Weekend
The space will house numerous activities, including an interactive LED half-court, retail offerings, basketball clinics, footwear customization stations and athlete appearances.
Indiana high court weighs Senate hopeful’s challenge to ballot restriction
The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over the state’s challenge to a lower court ruling that would allow John Rust to run for one of the state’s U.S. Senate seats as a Republican, even though the state GOP doesn’t back his candidacy.
Zink Distributing acquiring Greenfield Beverage Co.
Zink Distributing Co., the largest Anheuser-Busch InBev distributor in Indiana, plans to move the operations of Greenfield Beverage to Indianapolis after the acquisition closes.