Retail sales rose 0.6% in August, largely due to spike in gas prices
The most recent quarterly financial reports from retailers showed that Americans remain cautious as higher interest rates make cars, homes or using credit cards more expensive.
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Carmel tavern/brewery owner planning new project on city’s Main Street
Kevin Paul, who owns Brockway Public House, Danny Boy Beer Works and The GOAT, is seeking to open Boneyard Bar & Restaurant in Carmel.
Indiana praised as officials work out massive plan to redesign high school requirements
The Indiana Department of Education is now in the process of determining the courses and course sequences required for high school graduation, as well as developing criteria for high-quality work-based learning and credentials of value.
Rise’n Roll Bakery closing two Indy locations, plans to open another
Rise’n Roll Bakery, known for its doughnuts and Amish Country goods, announced the closures Thursday while confirming plans for a new store in Nora and possibly another one in a northern suburb.
NFL players union renews call for grass fields after Aaron Rodgers’ injury
The NFL Players Association called on the league Wednesday to switch all fields to grass in what executive director Lloyd Howell said was “the easiest decision the NFL can make.”
UAW chief says offers from automakers are inadequate, union ready to go on strike
In an online address to union members, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said General Motors, Ford and Stellantis have raised their initial wage offers, but have rejected some of the union’s other demands.
Herron Prep Academy starts new year at former Indianapolis Children’s Museum site
Herron Prep Academy celebrated the start of its new school year in a new building on Wednesday, the latest sign of growth for the Herron Classical Schools charter network, which has three Indianapolis schools.
IMPD lays out $323M budget proposal, with increase aimed at reversing police force losses
The proposed IMPD budget is $10.6 million larger than in 2023. Officials said they are hopeful that the additional investment will draw police candidates to the department at a time when it is short more than 300 officers.
Tech industry leaders endorse regulating artificial intelligence at rare summit
The nation’s biggest technology executives on Wednesday loosely endorsed the idea of government regulations for artificial intelligence at an unusual closed-door meeting in the U.S. Senate.
Leaving Google’s search engine isn’t easy, government witness says in antitrust case
The U.S. Justice Department pressed ahead with its antitrust case against Google on Wednesday, questioning a former employee of the search engine giant about deals he helped negotiate with phone companies in the 2000s.
Community plans $11.5M expansion of south-side Indy surgery center
The Indianapolis-based hospital system broke ground Tuesday on the project at 1550 E. County Line Road. The work is expected to take 12 to 15 months to complete.
Judge dismisses landowners’ lawsuit against LEAP District annexation
The Indiana Economic Development Corp., the state’s job-creation agency, intervened on behalf of the city in an effort to get the lawsuit dismissed.
Hogsett’s senior policy adviser departs for new job at Central Indiana Community Foundation
Jeff Bennett, a top official in the administration of Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett ever since the mayor took office in 2016, has left his position.
Indianapolis-based Calumet announces CFO transition
Vince Donargo—a veteran financial executive who has worked for several Indianapolis public companies—plans to step down from his position as chief financial officer of Calumet Specialty Products Partners on Dec. 31 and retire at the end of April.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools superintendent resigns
The HSE school board also approved a resolution appointing Assistant Superintendent Matt Kegley as interim superintendent.
Inflation nudged up again in August as gas prices rose rapidly
Gas costs drove inflation in August, rising 10.6 percent over the month and accounting for more than half of the increase over July. All other major energy categories rose as well.
Indy airport nearing deal for Westin hotel connected to terminal
Airport officials have flirted with the idea of locating a hotel next to the terminal since planning for the current midfield complex began in the early 2000s.
Lumina Foundation initiative aims to simplify, grow college admissions
Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation has launched a nearly $3 million effort designed to make it easier for students to apply for and be admitted to college.
NCAA says threats were made after football player’s waiver denial
The NCAA said its national office in Indianapolis was coordinating with law enforcement to deal with possibly criminal threats against committee members.
Club for Growth endorses Mike Braun for governor
The Washington, D.C.-based political action committee first endorsed Braun in his 2018 Senate campaign, in which he defeated incumbent Democrat Joe Donnelly.