U.S. consumer inflation eases to 7.7% over past 12 months
Helping drive the inflation slowdown from September to October were used car prices, which dropped for a fourth straight month. Also down were the prices of clothing and medical care.
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North of 96th roundup: Dick’s, Capriotti’s, Angelo’s Italian Market plan openings
Several new restaurants, retailers and businesses have recently opened or are planning to open their doors in Boone and Hamilton counties.
Appeals court upholds law that lets charter schools buy buildings for $1
The appeals court agreed with a lower court that the school corporations are prohibited from pursuing “takings clause claims,” which can prevent private property from being taken for public use without just compensation.
ANALYSIS: Jim Irsay has unleashed mayhem, misery in Indianapolis
Irsay’s antics suggest an owner hellbent on tanking for the highest possible draft pick next spring, and landing as many verbal haymakers as possible to the coaching and analytics community in the process.
Musk seeks to reassure advertisers on Twitter after chaos
The latest erratic move on the minds of major advertisers—that the company depends on for revenue—was Musk’s decision to abolish a new “official” label on high-profile Twitter accounts just hours after introducing it.
Cryptocurrencies plunge as Binance scraps deal for rival FTX
Bitcoin sank to a two-year low after Binance confirmed earlier rumors and news reports that it was ready to back out of the FTX deal, struck between the CEOs of the two exchanges on Tuesday.
Shackleford, a potential Indy mayoral candidate, to make announcement Thursday
State Rep. Robin Shackleford said she would make an “important announcement about her political future.” Should she run for mayor, it would set up a potential Democratic primary contest against Mayor Joe Hogsett, who has yet to say whether he will seek a third term.
Defying inflation worries, U.S. casinos have best quarter ever
Sixteen states reported quarterly highs in overall gambling revenue, including five of the six largest markets: Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, New York and Pennsylvania.
UPDATE: Voters in Indiana reject 4 of 8 school funding referendums
That was not case in Westfield, where voters approved a property-tax change to help fund operations at the fast-growing Westfield Washington Schools district.
UPDATE: Several close races in the Indiana Legislature appear to show GOP gains
The Republican supermajority hold over Indiana’s House Chamber might grow following election results Tuesday night after two apparent upsets with margins of less than 1%.
UPDATE: Democrat Wilburn claims narrow victory in Indiana House 32 race
The newly drawn House District 32 includes Hamilton County’s Clay and Delaware townships and extends south into Marion County.
GOP limps toward U.S. House control with Senate still in play
It could take days to know the balance of power as officials count mail-in ballots in dozens of close races. And some may be subject to recounts and court challenges.
Hampton tops Phair in unofficial IPS election results
Hope Hampton, a small business owner who previously worked as a dean and school counselor, received endorsements and significant campaign donations from charter-friendly groups and their affiliated political action committees.
Kentucky, Michigan voters approve protecting abortion rights
The Tuesday ballot measures came months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion it guaranteed to women nationwide.
Meta laying off 11,000 as tech industry slashes jobs
The layoffs mark a tumultuous new period in Silicon Valley, as tech giants long known as bastions of economic power and recession-proof have shed huge numbers of workers in recent weeks.
Republicans maintain stronghold on Indiana’s congressional seats
Indiana Republicans won seven of the nine U.S. congressional races Tuesday.
ELECTION 2022 BLOG: Garrison wins in HamCo; Mears defeats Carrasco; Walker defends state Senate seat
Follow our blog for news throughout the evening for the latest.
Greg Garrison wins race to become Hamilton County prosecutor
The former conservative radio show host captured nearly 57% of the vote in his race against Democrat Jessica Paxson.
Beleaguered Morales emerges victorious in secretary of state race
Despite numerous controversies dogging his campaign, Republican secretary of state candidate Diego Morales emerged victorious Tuesday night, ending Democrats’ bid to land their first statewide election victory in a decade.
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears defeats upstart GOP challenger
Mears’ victory dashed Republicans’ hopes of winning their first countywide race in Indianapolis in a decade, a period in which Marion County became increasingly dominated by Democrats.