Kiwanis International executive director to retire
Stan Soderstrom, executive director of Indianapolis-based service organization Kiwanis International and the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, plans to retire early next year after 14 years at the helm.
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Pence kicks off 2024 run, beginning showdown with Trump
Mike Pence’s entrance comes during a stretch of several Republican campaign launches, with former New Jersey governor Chris Christie kicking off his run Tuesday and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum doing so Wednesday.
‘Skip’ or ‘pause’? Fed unlikely to raise rates next week, but maybe next month
When the Federal Reserve meets next week, it is widely expected to leave interest rates alone—after 10 straight meetings in which it has jacked up its key rate to fight inflation. But that doesn’t mean its done with hikes.
Radio icon Bob Kevoian discloses cancer diagnosis, launches podcast
Retired since 2015, Bob Kevoian made a rare appearance Wednesday on the syndicated “Bob & Tom” show to publicly reveal his diagnosis.
Judge grants class action for RFRA-based lawsuit against Indiana abortion ban
The ACLU asked the court in September to grant certification of a class that includes all Hoosiers whose religious beliefs “direct them to obtain abortions in situations” prohibited by Senate Enrolled Act 1, the near-total abortion ban.
Buddy Guy, Clint Black among Indiana State Fair concert attractions
The Indiana State Fair on Wednesday announced five concerts and a Taylor Swift-themed dance party as part of the Hoosier Lottery Free Stage series.
Graduation rates for Indiana schools could dip after change to state law
The changes could have a large effect on publicized graduation rates, which are often used as a measure of success for school leaders and can be a key metric parents use to determine the quality of their child’s education.
Apple’s Vision Pro goggles unleash mixed reality that is both thrilling, scary
Apple has packed impressive technology into its new goggles-like headset. Still, that excitement is muted by a disquieting sense of having just passed through a gateway that eventually will lead society down another avenue of digital isolation.
New CEO takes reins at Little Red Door Cancer Agency
Mandy Pietrykowski succeeds Fred Duncan, who retired this week after leading the Indianapolis-based agency since 2009.
Ex-Indiana attorney general Curtis Hill eyes GOP governor’s race
Hill built a following among social conservatives during his time in office and his entry into the governor’s race could further complicate what already is shaping up to be an expensive fight for the Republican nomination.
U.S. crypto crackdown reaches fever pitch as SEC sues Coinbase
The Securities and Exchange Commission widened its sweeping crackdown on crypto by accusing Coinbase Global of running an illegal exchange, a move that could make it harder for the industry to operate and for U.S. citizens to trade.
First Democrat emerges in race for Braun’s Senate seat
Longtime public figure Marc Carmichael said he will campaign for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2024—the first Democrat to announce for the seat currently held by Sen. Mike Braun, who is stepping down to run for governor.
Azzip Pizza to open in new retail center at former Caribbean Cove location
An Indiana-based restaurant chain that picked up top honors for menu innovation at this year’s International Pizza Expo, plans to open a location near the Pyramids office complex in Indianapolis.
Podcaster Raz announced as keynote speaker for Rally innovation conference
Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures, which is organizing the first-time event, announced Guy Raz on Tuesday as the first keynote speaker for the event.
Indiana’s largest credit union changing its name
Teachers Credit Union on Tuesday said the rebranding better reflects its “mission to empower and serve all people and grow beyond its original educator roots.” It will also mean a name change for TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park.
Developer set to spend $51M on apartments, townhouses at Central State site
An Ohio-based firm plans to seek tax credits in its effort to develop dozens of apartments and townhouses on a seven-acre tract of land on the western edge of the Central State Hospital campus in Indianapolis.
City-County Council approves bonds for $510M convention center hotel
The vote was a crucial step in advancing the development of an 814-room Signia by Hilton hotel on Pan Am Plaza. The measure allows the city to take out up to $625 million in municipal bonds for the project.
Council OKs framework for no-turn-on-red restrictions after attempted block by state
Under the measure, Department of Public Works engineers and the fatal crash review team are authorized to restrict right turns throughout downtown, Broad Ripple, and other specified areas at intersections identified as dangerous in past city studies.
Federal judge calls Indiana AG’s TikTok lawsuit largely ‘political posturing’
The fate of the Indiana attorney general’s lawsuit against the social media company TikTok appears to be in danger after a federal judge lambasted much of the case.
Zionsville Town Council OKs rezoning for 260-acre Wild Air development
Plans for the Wild Air development call for 399 single-family houses and townhouses, as well as 300 apartments.