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Council president to propose halt to new data center projects in Indianapolis
As councilors prepare to debate new regulations on data centers, the City-County Council president is proposing a temporary stop on new projects.

Talkin’ Lynyrd Skynyrd with Johnny Van Zant
"If my brother could come back and say a few words, he’d say 'I told you so.'"

Why one rescued St. Pete manatee couldn’t recover
The calf was suffering from a recent watercraft collision, shark bites and a severe chest infection.

Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.
Music, dancing fill the air at Latin Night at Lugar Plaza
The event is part of Circle City Summer — a series of programs bringing people together in public spaces downtown connected by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

ANDRO of Rome awarded $4.4 million Air Force contract
ROME — ANDRO Computational Solutions in Rome has been awarded an additional $4.4 million in funding through a contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate to work on military communications, according to company officials.

SK Hynix’s US stock debut soars 12.8% as AI-driven chip demand surges
SK Hynix shares rose 12.8% on its Wall Street debut, as demand for AI-related chips surges and the company plans to expand its production in the U.S. It's building a new facility in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Michigan man dead after accident at Blackford County solar farm
BLACKFORD COUNTY, Ind. — A Michigan man died after an accident at a Blackford County solar farm on Friday. According to the Blackford County Coroner's Office, shortly after 11 a.m., 27-year-old Hunter Torpey was involved in an accident about a mile from the Delaware County line…

Businessman hopes lagoon fans ready to trade in paddleboards for surfboards

Juvenile shot in Proctor Park; injuries not life-threatening
UTICA — A juvenile male was shot Friday evening in an isolated incident at Proctor Park, according to the Utica Police Department.
Body of 51-year-old Indiana man recovered from Lake Michigan
Beachgoers reportedly pulled the man from the water and some used CPR in an attempt to revive him.

DRI: Proposal window now open for Rome waterfront projects
ROME — The submission window is now open for developers looking to take advantage of Rome’s second $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant for projects along East Dominick Street and the waterfront.