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State’s ratepayer advocate asks regulators to reconsider $71M AES rate hike
Gov. Mike Braun prepares to replace the last two regulators appointed by his predecessors.
IndyPL to host Local Author Fair at Proof festival
The Indianapolis Public Library is partnering with Indiana Humanities to host a Local Author Fair at Herron High School, 110 E 16th St, during Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest on Saturday, Oct. […]
Gov. Braun launches Workforce Pell Grant in Indiana
Gov. Mike Braun has officially launched an opportunity for institutions to participate in the new federal Workforce Pell Grant program which began taking applications on July 1. “From our smallest […]
Beech Grove puts a cork in its proposed outdoor alcohol policy
Councilors voted against a DORA along Main Street and within Sarah T. Bolton Park.
CCDF Voucher Cuts Hurt Working Families and Indiana’s Workforce
By DEANDREA THOMPSON Indiana has long embraced a simple but powerful value: if people are willing to work, they should have the opportunity to succeed. Access to affordable childcare is […]
Drill pioneer Chief Keef brings nationwide tour to downtown Indy
Hip-hop icon and drill music vanguard Chief Keef brings his nationwide headlining tour to downtown Indianapolis this fall, concert promoters announced on July 6. The 19-date headlining tour, titled Chief […]
Kim and Todd Saxton: Go for the gold! But maybe not every time.
We all love watching people strive to do something they’ve never done before: Progress a category to new levels or overcome adversity to accomplish a new high.
Q&A: What you need to know about the CDC’s new mask guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its guidance Tuesday on wearing masks to help protect against infection from the coronavirus. Under the new recommendations, the agency urges vaccinated Americans to wear masks indoors in certain circumstances. Here’s a Q&A…
Carmel distiller turns hand sanitizer pivot into a community fundraising platform
Eric Stam, co-founder and CEO of the Carmel-based Crossroads Distillery, started diversifying his alcohol production facility's operations in April to launch a cleaning solution fundraising business earlier this week.
Lebanon considering creating $13.7M in trails, green space for business park
City officials want to lay the groundwork for a long-term plan creating outdoor amenities for users of Lebanon Business Park and the public at large, including more than 10 miles of trails.
Local senior-living complex more than doubles assisted-living units in $5M expansion
The expansion will consist of 32 new one-bedroom apartments and five two-bedroom residences, bringing to 67 the number of assisted-living apartments at the complex.
The number of new COVID cases continues to drop in Indiana
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dropped to 2,118 on Friday from 2,134 on Thursday. The high mark was 3,460, set on Nov. 30.