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Creative Economy Pitch Night puts Indiana’s creative thinkers in the room where decisions get made

Carmel schedules Sept. 17 block party to mark reopening of College Avenue, thanking nearby businesses

The City of Carmel will hold a free block party on Sept. 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Rosie’s Gardens & Hughes Landscape (10402 N. College Ave.) to celebrate completion and reopening of the College Avenue reconstruction project. The event will feature Mayor Sue Finkam’s Neighborhood Pop-up activities, remarks and a live set by the Naptown Hepcats.

Hamilton County opens new 146th St. & Allisonville Rd. interchange; awards $39.9M Hazel Dell contract to Carmel-based Gradex

Hamilton County held a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 14, 2026, for the new grade-separated interchange at 146th Street and Allisonville Road, which has been open to traffic for several months. County officials also awarded a $39.9 million contract to Carmel-based Gradex to build the next grade-separated interchange at 146th and Hazel Dell Parkway, with work set to begin in fall 2026 and continue into 2029.

$39.9 million roundabout project set to begin at 146th Street & Hazel Dell Road

Silver Companies holds Sept. 15 ribbon-cutting for nearly $100M Silver Collection at Saxony in Fishers

Silver Companies held a ribbon-cutting Sept. 15 for its Silver Collection at Saxony in Fishers. The developer says the nearly $100 million, market-rate luxury apartment project was funded with 100% internal equity and intended as a long-term legacy asset.

Oklahoma man dies in Lebanon construction site pickup truck strike

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful launches $4M campaign to build $2M westside workforce center on West Morris Street

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful kicked off a $4 million fundraising drive in early September 2026 to upgrade 65+ green spaces, build three new sites and construct a $2 million urban ecology and workforce development center along West Morris Street in West Indianapolis. The group says it has raised about $3.6 million and needs $400,000 by Dec. 31, 2026.

Johnson County Council OKs extra bond for Nineveh firehouse site work

Westfield council eyes proposed redistricting maps

Central Indiana students lead High School Hustle; Zionsville grad’s lawncare business tops $100,000

More than half of the top performers in the 2026 High School Hustle competition were from central Indiana, including Zionsville Community High School graduate Cruz Weidner, who earned more than $100,000 operating a landscaping business. Top students were honored in August 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Boone County Solid Waste Management District accepting grant applications

The Boone County Solid Waste Management District is accepting applications for its 2027 Community Grant Program, offering awards up to $5,000 to Boone County nonprofits, schools, libraries, civic groups, clubs and eligible private businesses. Applications are on boonecountysolidwaste.com and must be submitted by Sept. 30.

Lebanon Refuge Girls Academy Closes While Still Facing Lawsuit

Refuge Girls Academy (formerly Central Indiana Teen Challenge) ceased operations at 1015 N. Lebanon Street on 2026-09-10 and the property has been placed for sale while a federal civil lawsuit alleging human trafficking, forced labor and severe institutional abuse involving 35 former minor residents proceeds.

Braun: Indiana Board of Finance approves additional gas tax reimbursements as holiday continues

Local Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser raises more than $350,000 for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital

A Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser held at Lucas Estate raised more than $350,000 for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Current Publishing reported on Sept. 15, 2026. The event was organized by Called to Care and featured vendors, a silent auction and a fashion show.

Teenage driver hits 17-year-old girl with car in West Lafayette

Indiana board approves roughly $139M to reimburse local road funds; $46M distribution to counties, cities and towns set this week

On Sept. 15, 2026 the Indiana State Board of Finance approved about $139 million in reimbursements from the State Highway Fund to replace July gasoline excise and use tax revenue; the State Comptroller’s Office will begin distributing $46 million to counties, cities and towns this week.

17-year-old seriously hurt after being struck by car in Tippecanoe County

Indiana State Police report zero injury crashes during Operation Space Cadet

Indiana State Police say a targeted enforcement effort called Operation Space Cadet along Interstate 70 in Wayne and Henry counties coincided with a sharp drop in crashes in a construction zone. During the operation there were three crashes and no personal‑injury crashes, down from an area average of about eight crashes per week.

Transit bus, car involved in crash on near north side

Construction worker dies at Meta data center site

Man Killed at Lebanon Data Center Construction Site

IU Southeast@Novaparke offers reserveable labs and meeting spaces for faculty, startups and community groups

Indiana University Southeast is offering a set of flexible, reserveable spaces at its Novaparke location for class projects, research, meetings, seminars and events; IU Southeast faculty may reserve certain spaces at no cost while community organizations and businesses can rent them. Contact Julie Ingram for availability and rental quotes.

IU Indianapolis graduate student to help build nationwide literary magazine, offering editorial experience for students

Indiana University Indianapolis graduate student Bailey Evans will serve as managing editor on a planned nationwide literary magazine intended as a national platform for creative writers and an experiential training opportunity for graduate students. The project is in early research and development under Professor Sarah Layden.

Center for Urban and Regional Excellence courses for September, October 2026

Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) is enrolling for noncredit courses scheduled between Sept. 24 and Oct. 29, 2026, spanning art, disaster preparedness, finance, gardening, health and technology. Many offerings are free or low-cost; register online or call 219-980-6907.