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Food and Beverage tax notebook: Advisory group OKs $350K more for 2024 capital board’s budget
On Monday afternoon, the expansion project for the Monroe Convention center took a procedural step forward. At its Monday meeting, the county’s FABTAC (food and beverage tax advisory commission) approved a requested additional expenditure from food and beverage tax revenues, to support the revised 2024 budget for the Monroe County capital improvement board (CIB).
Central Indiana Weather Alert: Damaging Winds and Hail Expected
Indianapolis, IN – Central Indiana is preparing for severe weather this afternoon and evening. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across the northern half of central Indiana, shifting south throughout the evening. These storms could bring damaging winds and large hail. According to the US National Weather Service in...
New IPS school year brings reconfigured grades, new academic offerings, and a revised dress code
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Big changes await Indianapolis Public Schools parents, students, and teachers on the first day of classes Aug. 1. There will be changes linked to the district’s ongoing overhaul of grades and curriculum known as Rebuilding Stronger. There will be new leadership at George Washington Carver […]
Chauncey Hill Mall tenants must be out by Aug. 1
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — After roughly eight years filled with rumors, questions and withdrawn plans, Chauncey Hill Mall businesses are packing up and moving out. In a notice provided to the Journal & Courier dated June 4, Core Lafayette Chauncey, owner of the Chauncey Hill Mall, stated current tenants would be required to surrender possession of their spaces no later than Aug. 1. ...
Complaint filed against Indiana University for "pervasive" race-based scholarships
A conservative legal advocacy group has filed a complaint against Indiana University with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for maintaining at least 19 race-based scholarships across the Kelley School of Business, the IU Indianapolis McKinney School of Law and the IU Indianapolis campus. The group, Equal Protection Project, has filed complaints against race-based scholarships and programs at approximately 30 universities across the U.S., and says in response, universities have voluntarily changed their...
Carmel celebrates summer with Brews on the Boulevard
Fun has always been a summer theme and this summer’s fun will continue when the third annual Brews on the Boulevard returns to Carmel from 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 3, rain or shine. “This event increases exposure to our local breweries and wineries on our Brews and Barrel...
Sugar Ray Seales honored at Indy Shorts Film Festival for Olympic legacy
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Legendary American boxer Sugar Ray Seales was celebrated at the Indy Shorts International Film Festival, where his remarkable journey from Olympic glory to personal resilience took center stage. Seales, the sole American boxer to clinch a gold medal at the 1972 Olympics, shared poignant memories and reflections during an interview with WISH-TV […]
Meet Adam Ross: Assembly Ball's head coach, Will Sheehey's former coach and 'ready to be adopted' by IU fans
The first time Adam Ross truly experienced Indiana basketball was in late 2009. He was the head boys' basketball coach at Sagemont High School in Weston, Fla., at the time, and the trip to Bloomington wasn't for himself. Instead, he was accompanying one of his players on an official visit...
Whether it be Indiana basketball alumni or players with no ties to the program, this Assembly Ball team has one mission — Win
When it was announced that Indiana basketball would have a TBT squad, the excitement from Hoosier nation was through the roof as this was a chance for them to see some of their favorite players from past generations put on the candy stripes once again. Players like Yogi Ferrell, Jordan Hulls, Juwan Morgan, Race Thompson, Miller Kopp, and others announcing they would be joining the TBT team only boosted the excitement of the Indiana basketball fans.
Police: Body found in dumpster at gas station
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The body of a dead man was found on Friday in the dumpster at a gas station in Columbus. The Columbus Police Department was dispatched at 10:01 a.m. to Get Go at 1711 25th St. on a report of a man found dead. Detectives and the Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office continue to […]
Indiana budget leaders announce FY 2024 report
INDIANAPOLIS — As Indiana reaches the halfway point of the current budget cycle, the state now has roughly $2.6 billion in reserves according to Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla —down from more than $6 billion in reserves just two years ago. ”We are an example of how to turn things around now sitting as the […]
Feedback on Indiana’s diploma overhaul plan continues to pour in as state officials deliberate
As state education officials pump the brakes on a plan to overhaul Indiana’s high school diplomas, concerns from Hoosier teachers, students and families are mounting over the proposed graduation requirements. With the deadline fast approaching for the State Board of Education (SBOE) to finalize the changes, state leaders are asking for more statewide feedback — […] The post Feedback on Indiana’s diploma overhaul plan continues to pour in as state officials deliberate appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
IDC: Indiana’s gubernatorial candidates to participate in televised debate
INDIANAPOLIS — Three Indiana gubernatorial candidates will participate in a televised debate in October. According to a press release, Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater will debate live at WFYI — the public TV station in Indianapolis — on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The Indiana Debate Commission will organize the […]
Three From Wabash Valley Named To Indiana’s Top 250 List
Indianapolis, In. – IBJ Media the producers of The Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside Indiana Business and Indiana Lawyer have named three Wabash Valley residents to their third annual Business and Community Leaders top 250 list. The list represents public and private companies, law firms, universities, not-for-profits, government and community organizations. The three are President of Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Robert A. Coons, Greg Gibson president of Gibson Development and Paul Thrift president and CEO of Thompson Thrift Development. All three have been on the list before.
FOR SALE: Pickleball Rocks to sell inventory as part of forced bankruptcy liquidation
(WXIN/WTTV) — Are you in the market for a new pickleball paddle… or maybe thousands of them? If so, you’re in luck. The auction Starting Monday, Christy’s of Indiana is running an online auction of the entire inventory of the now-defunct business, Pickleball Rocks. “I think this is going to be a good auction. I […]
Sycamore swimmer selected as flag bearer for her home nation during Olympics Opening Ceremony
An Indiana State University swimmer is set to be an Olympic flag bearer for her home country. ISU said Tuesday that swimmer Chlore Farro would hoist the flag for Aruba during the opening ceremony in Paris. This makes her the first Sycamore to be selected to represent their nation since...
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