Column: WNBA needs to address injury issues to continue progress
Adding games without lengthening the calendar created new revenue-generating opportunities, but might have taken a toll on players.
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More than 50 Indianapolis schools apply to collaborate on transportation, facilities
Indiana lawmakers created the pilot program earlier this year after a confrontational legislative session in which Republican legislators called for more efficiency in the Indianapolis school environment.
Braun administration seeks legal opinion on business diversity programs
The administration is seeking an advisory opinion on the legality of the Governor’s Commission on Supplier Diversity and the continued implementation of the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises Program.
TEDSports to take center stage in Indianapolis this week
The three-day conference that starts Tuesday evening will feature more than two dozen presentations, panels and breakout sessions, with executives from World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., Google, the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts and video game company Riot Games among those scheduled to speak.
City-County Council votes for public hearing to review Google’s billion-dollar data center plan
The vote, initiated by Republican Councilor Michael-Paul Hart, sets a Sept. 22 public hearing before the full council to review rezoning of 467 acres for Google’s proposed project.
Westfield City Council approves Onyx+East plan for 120 houses near Monon Trail
Plans call for houses in the 39-acre development to be priced from more than $500,000 to over $1 million.
Apple to unveil next iPhone amid trade war that could result in higher prices
If Apple does announce price increases, it will come just weeks after Google held steady on prices for its new Pixel smartphones.
Butler Angel Network aims to give students venture capital experience
Students will actively participate in due diligence, deal sourcing, portfolio analysis and angel investor communication as a way to gain real-world exposure to early-stage investing, the university said.
Todd Rokita issues civil subpoena to Exodus Refugee in latest immigration-related inquiry
The attorney general’s demand seeks information about alleged possible interference with federal immigration enforcement activities in Monroe County earlier this year.
Revised noncompete clause cited in exit of 20 WISH-TV employees
Former employees say they believe Circle City Broadcasting presented the noncompete addendum because of recent litigation.
Chronic absenteeism rate in Indiana schools drops again
Chronic absenteeism continues to be the highest in grades nine through 12, according to the Department of Education. Nearly one in three Hoosier students are chronically absent during their senior year.
Indiana license plate sales lift charitable efforts, but new requirements may limit participants
Hoosiers have poured almost $200 million into scholarships, medical research, child welfare and more in less than two decades—just by buying specialty license plates for their vehicles.
Trump asks Supreme Court for emergency order to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid frozen
The crux of the legal fight is over nearly $5 billion in congressionally approved aid that President Donald Trump last month said he would not spend.
Musk’s SpaceX spends $17B to acquire spectrum licenses from EchoStar
EchoStar said recent deals will resolve inquiries from the Federal Communications Commission about the rollout of 5G technology.
PNC to expand westward with $4.1B acquisition of FirstBank
PNC has been on an acquisition streak in the last few years to make the bank one of the biggest players in retail banking in the country.
Elanco reports pet parasite treatment quickly hit $100M blockbuster status
The sales momentum comes as Elanco prepares to open its $200 million-plus corporate campus next month on the west side of downtown Indianapolis.
IBJ Podcast: Dave Lindquist previews can’t-miss events on 2025-2026 A&E calendar
For this week’s episode of the IBJ Podcast, Editor Lesley Weidenbener talked with Dave about how he decides what makes the IBJ’s A&E Fall Preview guide list and which events he’s most excited about.
AI shakes up the call center industry, but humans remain a necessity
It’s become evident that the industry will still need humans, perhaps with even higher levels of learning and training.
Fever clinch WNBA playoff spot with blowout win over Mystics
The playoffs, which start Sept. 14, will follow a 1-1-1 format for the first round. That means the Fever will host a playoff game in Indianapolis for the first time since 2015.
Braun appoints new public safety secretary in latest of several leadership changes
In the past week, Braun has also accepted the resignation of his IEDC executive director and appointed a new leader of the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor.