Kalamazoo Institute of Arts leader hired for top role at IMA at Newfields
The announcement completes a hiring process that lasted nearly four years and sparked historic changes at Newfields art museum and gardens.
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Eli Lilly sues businesses selling knockoff versions of Mounjaro
Lilly is suing medical spas, wellness centers and compounding pharmacies in various U.S. states that sell unapproved versions of its blockbuster diabetes drug, which is frequently used off-label for weight loss.
Vanguard Collegiate charter school to close amid declining enrollment
The school, which opened in 2018 in the Hawthorne neighborhood on the city’s west side, fell far short of its ambitious enrollment goals.
Federal Reserve expected to leave its key interest rate unchanged
Further clues about the future path of the Fed’s interest rate policy could emerge at a news conference Wednesday after the central bank issues a policy statement and its quarterly economic projections.
Paintover of memorial mural in Broad Ripple stuns arts community
A prominent mural paying tribute to late photojournalist and reggae DJ Mpozi Mshale Tolbert was completely covered in white paint Monday in a matter of hours.
U.S. Senate hopeful Rust files suit over state law that keeps him off ballot
John Rust, chairman of the board of Seymour-based egg producer Rose Acre Farms, argues that a 2021 state election law “creates a cycle of voter disenfranchisement.”
UPDATE: UAW threatens to expand strike if there’s no substantive progress by Friday
UAW President Shawn Fain said workers at more factories will join those who are now in the fifth day of a strike at three plants.
Former Indiana congressman sentenced to 22 months in prison for insider trading
Steve Buyer was convicted in connection with insider trading involving the $26.5 billion merger of T-Mobile and Sprint, announced in April 2018, and illegal trades in the management consulting company Navigant.
Spooky coffee shop, short-term rental planned at former dental clinic
Black House Cafe is expected to open by the end of the year, said Dennis Brackenridge, who purchased the Fountain Square building last October.
City seeks help from HUD to address troubled Indianapolis Housing Agency
The local low-income housing authority has faced recent financial troubles, understaffing, and litigation from the Indiana attorney general and tenants. In late October 2022, the agency was hit by a ransomware attack.
Central Indiana existing-home sales fall for 19th straight month
Existing homes in the 16-county area are spending much more time on the market than a year ago, from an average of 22 days in August 2022 to 31 days last month.
Google adds ChatGPT rival Bard to Gmail, YouTube, Docs and more
Google is integrating its Bard artificial intelligence chatbot with some of its other products, as the tech giant tries to keep up with fierce competition and get more people to use its AI tools.
Bila Solar seeks tax break on $36M in equipment for HQ, production facility
The tax abatement would save the company about $1.92 million in personal property taxes over eight years—about 66.3% of the total in taxes owed.
Instacart goes from supermarket to stock market, raising $660M with IPO
The pricing of the IPO gave Instacart a market value of around $10 billion, significantly lower than the $39 billion value placed on it after a fundraising round in 2021.
Lucas Oil Stadium not considering switch to natural grass, Colts exec says
The NFL Players Association has called on all NFL venues to use natural grass for their playing surfaces, but that type of switch isn’t practical for Lucas Oil Stadium, officials say.
Fishers City Council approves Gray Eagle’s plan for driving range with towering nets
Plans call for the nets at Gray Eagle’s 38-acre driving range to be almost as tall as those used by TopGolf at its Fishers facility along Interstate 69. Gray Eagle also plans to build a 5,000-square-foot bar and restaurant inside a new clubhouse.
Carmakers, United Auto Workers talking, but no signs of breakthrough to end strike
UAW President Shawn Fain said more factories could be targeted if “serious progress” toward an agreement isn’t reached by Friday at noon. “We’re not messing around,” he said.
Indianapolis Public Schools expands virtual tutoring during the school day after some success
The virtual tutoring can vary from school to school, and can be used to fill vacant positions, offer academic interventions, or provide SAT prep.
Rokita seeks dismissal of discipline case hours after complaint’s filing
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission filed a three-count disciplinary complaint against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita for comments he made about his investigation into Dr. Caitlin Bernard.
Biotech firm nearing completion of Indy radioisotopes factory
Following a $45 million renovation, RayzeBio plans to use the plant to make Actinium 225, a radioisotope used for targeted therapy for cancer.