Trump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
There’s a common trait that President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing as he selects those to serve in his new administration: experience on television.
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City-County Council committee approves billboard regulation changes
The move is part of a compromise after state lawmakers nearly passed a similar provision into law this year.
About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from social media influencers, report says
A virtually identical share of Republicans and Democrats regularly get their news from digital influencers who are more likely to be found on the social media platform X, according to a report by the Pew Research Center.
IU Indianapolis arena to be named after late Jim Morris
Morris, who died in July at 81, was one of central Indiana’s most influential business, government and civic leaders for more than six decades.
Caitlin Clark commands all attention, even in LPGA Tour pro-am
Clark played 18 holes Wednesday in what was by all accounts the most watched pro-am round in LPGA Tour history.
Corteva inks naming-rights deal for Fairgrounds Coliseum
The $4 million deal replaces a 10-year agreement between the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Indiana Farmers Insurance.
Trump expected to try to halt TikTok ban, allies say
The video-sharing app faces a January deadline to find a new owner not based in China or lose access to U.S. users, under a law passed in April with bipartisan support.
Attorney general, adult websites clash in age verification lawsuit
Eleven adult content companies and a trade organization say the state of Indiana’s discovery requests in an age verification lawsuit are “invasive” and “harassing”—prompting Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office to dismiss the allegations of overreach as “outlandish.”
Money in NCAA sports has been profitable for a few, but degree remains ultimate prize for many
Money received through NIL agreements has changed the equation for some athletes, but for most, money available to them through NIL remains a small consideration compared with earning a degree and competing in the sports they love.
Kevin Freeman out at radio station WFMS after 34 years
Kevin Freeman teamed with Country Radio Hall of Fame member Jim Denny to launch the “Jim & Kevin Show” on WFMS 95.5-FM in 1996.
Ron Sexton recordings showcase the best of ‘Donnie Baker’ and more
The new two-CD set serves as a posthumous celebration of ‘Bob & Tom Show’ comedian Ron Sexton, who died in July 2023 at age 52.
Candidates focus on economy, workforce, taxes in final gubernatorial debate
Candidates Mike Braun, Jennifer McCormick and Donald Rainwater covered the overall economy, right-to-work policy, property taxes, state spending and the rate of unemployed disabled Hoosiers in Thursday night’s debate.
Two Indianapolis writers made the most of Taylor Swift’s ubiquitous appeal
Samantha Fain and Téa Franco served as co-editors for 2022 book “Kiss Your Darlings: A Taylor Swift Anthology.”
John Green’s book on tuberculosis scheduled for release in March
Novelist John Green will return to shelves with “Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection.”
Q&A with Dave Calabro, WTHR-TV Channel 13 sports director
In December, Calabro will retire as sports director at WTHR-TV Channel 13 and end a 32-year run at the station.
Netflix’s subscriber growth slows, but its profit, stock price surge
Netflix ended September with 282.7 million worldwide subscribers–far more than any other streaming service.
New book details first 80 years of architecture in Indianapolis
With a belief that older structures give a city its personality, architectural historian and historic preservation consultant James Glass spent the past four years investigating a century’s worth of Indianapolis traits.
FTC adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce criticized the administration’s approach, saying in August that “heavy-handed regulations that micromanage business practices” will lead to higher costs for consumers.
Swiss Miss collaboration expands Hotel Tango’s ’Shmallow brand
Swiss Miss ’Shmallow, a collaboration between hot cocoa brand Swiss Miss and Hotel Tango Distillery, will be in stores through December. Hotel Tango views the collaboration with the international brand as a “huge opportunity.”
Indiana attorney general candidates spar over ad allegations
Democrat attorney general candidate Destiny Wells went on the attack in advertisements launched last week, prompting rebuke from GOP incumbent Todd Rokita.