Harry and Meghan rescue beagle removed from Envigo facility
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have adopted one of 4,000 beagles that were rescued from abusive conditions at the breeding facility operated by Indianapolis-based Envigo.
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Biden’s student-loan action ignites instant political battle
Fissures opened instantly within the Democratic Party, as moderates said Biden was doing too much and liberals demanded he do more, while Republicans lined up in adamant opposition to the debt-forgiveness plan.
California, Washington plan to prohibit sales of new gas vehicles by 2035
The move by the California is likely to reshape the U.S. auto market, which gets 10% of its sales from the nation’s most populous state.
Butler University reports 6% increase in first-year students
Butler said it has put more emphasis on recruiting out-of-state students, but first-year enrollment from Indiana also is on the rise.
T-Mobile partners with SpaceX in effort to end cellphone dead zones
The partnership would allow T-Mobile, the second-largest carrier in the United States, to service customers in areas with no cell towers or wireless networks using Starlink satellites.
Westfield City Councilor Scott Willis announces bid for mayor
Willis will face fellow Republican City Councilor and Westfield High School Football Coach Jake Gilbert in the May 2023 primary. Mayor Andy Cook has not publicly announced if he will seek a fifth term.
Hogsett names DPW head Dan Parker new chief of staff
Parker, a longtime political consultant before taking over the Department of Public Works, will succeed Taylor Schaffer in the mayor’s office starting Monday.
Insulin cap for Medicare patients signals hope for others
In January, the cost of insulin for patients on Medicare will be capped at $35 a month. But that cap doesn’t apply to those with private insurance, which is used by the majority of those in need of insulin.
Sarah Urist Green joins Butter team to help elevate Indianapolis artists
Indianapolis-based art historian Sarah Urist Green is part of the curatorial team for Butter fine art fair, scheduled Sept. 1-4 at the Stutz.
Charitable distribution proposal gets little support at public meeting
Only one individual testified in favor of Indianapolis City-County Council Proposal 256, which would require those giving food to 10 or more people in a public place to register with the Office of Public Health and Safety or face a potential fine.
U.S. crop tour stokes fears of looming corn shortage
A poor U.S. harvest will likely exacerbate the food inflation that’s already been gripping the world.
Waste-to-energy startup planning $41M plant, 259 jobs in Mooresville
ZrO Waste Group is in the process of developing a technology that will help customers convert waste into usable energy in the forms of heating, cooling, refrigeration, hot water and electricity, said Kegahn Hopwood, executive vice president.
Fewer Americans claim weekly jobless benefits
The number of Americans collecting traditional unemployment benefits fell by 19,000 the week that ended Aug. 13, to 1.42 million.
After troubles in IPS, Ignite charter school rebrands
Ignite Achievement Academy came to and left Indianapolis Public Schools within four years under challenging circumstances. Yet, the mayor’s Office of Education and Innovation has allowed the school to continue operating as an independent charter school under a new name.
Government revision shows economy shrank 0.6% last quarter
In its previous estimate for the April-June quarter, the government had estimated that the economy had shrunk at a 0.9% rate.
Le Macaron French Pastries to open shops in Carmel, Fishers
The stores will offer 25 to 30 different flavors of macarons made by a pastry chef who was trained in France. Customers will also find 16 different gelato flavors, chocolates, cakes, croissants and a coffee bar.
AMH Development planning up to 168 new rental homes in Noblesville
The company presented plans to the Noblesville City Council for two new rental-home communities, but some councilors expressed concerns about the amount of housing under development in the city.
Downtown Indy picks longtime Hogsett official as new leader
Taylor Schaffer, chief of staff for Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, will become just the third leader in the 29-year-old civic organization’s history.
Study: Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in younger adults
The researchers found that Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations among people 65 and older by roughly 75% when given shortly after infection. But people between the ages of 40 and 65 saw no measurable benefit, according to the analysis of medical records.
Andretti effort to join Formula One the most vocal of many inquiries
Formula One has multiple inquiries from potential team owners who have taken a more behind-the-scenes approach than Michael Andretti, who has been “quite vocal” in his desire to expand the current grid, F1’s CEO said Wednesday.