Northern suburban city and town councils set—and largely Republican—after Tuesday’s election
Several councils will have new looks come January—including in Westfield, where every member of the council will be new.
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Hogsett wins third term in most expensive mayor’s race in Indianapolis history
Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett beat back his best-funded Republican challenger ever in businessman Jefferson Shreve, winning a third term Tuesday in what was the most expensive mayoral race in Indianapolis history.
Democrat Deborah Whitfield wins in Lawrence, to become first Black mayor in Marion County
Whitfield had about 52% of the vote with 78% of Marion County’s vote centers reporting. She will succeed Republican Mayor Steve Collier, who opted not to run for a third term.
ELECTION UPDATES: Whitfield declares victory in Lawrence; Hogsett winning big; Finkam wins in Carmel
Results have begun to roll in for the Carmel mayor’s race. Meanwhile, supporters of Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and other Democratic city-county candidates are gathering at the Kountry Kitchen soul food restaurant to await the vote tallies. The Heirloom at N.K. Hurst is the site of the Republican gathering for mayoral candidate Jefferson Shreve and his supporters.
Republican Sue Finkam wins race to succeed Brainard as Carmel’s mayor
With a majority of precincts reporting, Finkam was leading with 54% of the vote and was preparing to take the stage at 8:30 p.m. to declare victory.
Marion County sees slight increase in Municipal Election turnout
Far more voters chose to vote early in this year’s Municipal Election compared with the last one in 2019.
Indianapolis-based life sciences research firm Pearl Pathways acquired by Versiti
The acquisition is the second in central Indiana this year for Versiti, a not-for-profit specializing in blood-health services.
Pickleball looks at next phase of still-growing craze: Cashing in
The industry is still struggling to keep pace with pickleball’s surging participation numbers. But small businesses and large corporations alike are catching up, while municipalities and private clubs race to build courts across the country.
Plans advance for nearly $6M overhaul of Crispus Attucks athletic facilities
The project on the downtown high school school campus entails relocating a pesky Verizon cell tower, reorienting the football field and track and upgrading seating for fans, coaches and the media.
Ten state agencies spent more than $5M on spot bonuses over two years
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. doesn’t have the largest employee headcount, but the relatively small state agency spent an outsized amount of taxpayer dollars on spot bonuses totaling $1.2 million over two years.
With EV sales growth slowing, Stellantis plans gas onboard charger for Ram brand
Stellantis, which has been slow to introduce fully electric vehicles in the U.S., is so confident in the new powertrain’s appeal that it plans to offer it in other vehicles.
In Indy visit, Donald Trump Jr., Jim Banks offer vision for parallel economy
Donald Trump Jr. and U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Indiana)were joined by Michael Seifert, founder and CEO of PublicSq., a digital marketplace of businesses that support conservative causes.
Local broadcasts for Pacers, 14 other NBA teams to remain on Bally Sports
The NBA and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for the teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season.
WeWork seeks bankruptcy in stunning fall for firm once valued at nearly $50B
The office-sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling had promised to upend the way people went to work around the world, but is now seeking Chapter 11 protection.
Judge denies request to quash attorney general’s civil demands
Two Indianapolis hospitals and a Goshen clinic will be forced to further answer civil demands on health care services provided to transgender Hoosier minors, a judge has ruled.
Indiana’s rural health care gaps are complicating patient outcomes
Fifty-three of Indiana’s 92 counties have a shortage of primary health care providers, federal data shows. And nearly all counties falling into that category are considered rural or partially rural.
New Garfield Park business Skosh seeks coffee fans, home decor shoppers
Store founder Haley Hilts describes the store as “a lifestyle studio where everything you see you can buy.” Even the coffee mugs are for sale.
U.S. regulators to review car-tire chemical that kills salmon
The agency’s decision to grant the petition last week is the start of a long regulatory process that could see the chemical banned. Tire manufacturers are already looking for an alternative that still meets federal safety requirements.
New research suggests Indiana’s increased charter school enrollment offers benefits
Researchers said their findings show that charter schools yield more learning and more predicted lifetime earnings per education dollar spent.
Worst sales reports in years show weakening U.S. consumer trends
With more than 80% of S&P 500 firms having reported, fewer than half have beaten revenue estimates for the third quarter—the lowest share since the same period in 2019, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence.