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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.

Judicial Center expansion underway in Noblesville

Hamilton County has begun construction on an approximately $70 million expansion of the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center in downtown Noblesville that will add new courtrooms, upgraded security and expanded public space; completion is expected in 2028.

AARP Indiana to host virtual event discussing property taxes

Spartz says Congress must listen to voices besides Big Tech on AI

City of Westfield reduces speed limit along roadway where 7-year-old boy was killed in crash

Splashin’ Safari named world’s No. 1 water park, spotlighting Holiday World in Santa Claus, Ind.

Splashin’ Safari was named the No. 1 water park in the world at the Golden Ticket Awards announced in Austin, Texas. Holiday World’s water coasters Mammoth, Wildebeest and Cheetah Chase took the top three ride spots, and The Voyage reclaimed the top wooden-coaster title.

Construction worker killed in pickup truck crash at Meta data center site in Lebanon

Westfield council OKs 30 mph for Tomlinson Road

On Sept. 14, 2026, the Westfield City Council voted 6-1 to reduce the speed limit on Tomlinson Road from 40 mph to 30 mph after months of advocacy from the parents of a child killed in a June crash and other residents. City engineers had recommended 35 mph, but the council amended the ordinance to 30 mph.

Former Colts head coach Tony Dungy reflects on his favorite memory from Super Bowl XLI

Purdue fall 2026 undergrad headcount hits 43,417 as incoming freshman class rises 13%

Purdue University reported overall undergraduate enrollment of 43,417 for fall 2026 and a 13% increase in its incoming freshman cohort to 10,818 students (10,173 in West Lafayette; 645 in Indianapolis). The university also posted gains in graduation and retention rates and added campus housing.

Economic Club of Indiana schedules American College CEO George Nichols for Oct. 13 luncheon

The Economic Club of Indiana has scheduled George Nichols, CEO of the American College of Financial Services, to speak at its October luncheon on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Tickets are set to close 10 days before the event (Oct. 3, 2026).

Purdue announces Rittal + Eplan Lab to open Sept. 15 in Dudley Hall to train engineering-technology students

Purdue announced the Rittal + Eplan Lab will open Sept. 15 in Dudley Hall, expanding a five-year U.S. research partnership with Rittal and Eplan to give engineering-technology students hands-on experience with digital engineering, infrastructure and automation. The collaboration also includes planned scholarships, internships and joint R&D.

Calumet in Indianapolis ups ABL to $600M, secures final $34M DOE draw; MaxSAF remaining capital cut to $137M

Calumet Inc. announced on Sept. 14, 2026 that it raised commitments under its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility to $600 million and that Montana Renewables received a final $34 million draw under an amended DOE loan guarantee; the company says remaining MaxSAF expansion capital is $137 million.

Nike to release Caitlin 1 signature line Oct. 1, spotlighting Indiana Fever star

Nike and Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark unveiled the Caitlin 1 Collection: six shoe colorways plus 12 apparel pieces. Nike says the full line will be available starting Oct. 1, 2026, online and in select stores.

Westfield’s Heart & Soul free clinic logged about 1,700 patient visits in 2025; seeks support with Sept. 19 fundraiser

Heart & Soul Free Clinic in Westfield reports it treated about 700 people — roughly 1,700 visits — in 2025 and relies on volunteers, grants and fundraisers to provide no-cost care. The clinic received a $50,000 grant Sept. 1, 2026, and the Mission Hills Charity Jam is set for Sept. 19, 2026 to raise additional support.

Avon and Brownsburg high school tennis complexes win USTA Outstanding Facility Awards; Brownsburg coach honored

The Avon High School Tennis Center and the Brownsburg High School Tennis Complex were named among 41 recipients of the USTA’s 2026 Outstanding Facility Awards; Brownsburg coach Spencer Fields received a 35 x 35 President’s Impact Award after organizing the Indiana Hardcourt Championships in August 2026 that brought players, officials and fans to Brownsburg.

Herbert Simon Family Foundation backs experimental ‘Risky Business’ showcase at CAMi, featuring nine Indy artists Oct. 10

The Herbert Simon Family Foundation will present Risky Business, an experimental creative showcase at the Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis on Oct. 10, 2026, featuring nine artists supported by the foundation’s Indianapolis Creative Risk Fund. The event is free; registration is required.

A shared vision: High school seniors drive fight against ALS

As reported Sept. 14, 2026, Noblesville resident and Park Tudor senior Aryav Das and co-founder Samarth Dunakhe have directed more than $25,000 to the ALS Therapy Development Institute and planned a fundraiser at the Chipotle at 14635 Hazel Dell Crossing in Noblesville on Sept. 19, 2026, 4–8 p.m.

Here’s what goes into your electricity bill — and what could change

IU names global orthopedic technology executive as CEO of NSF IMPACT Engine in Indiana

On 2026-09-14 Indiana University announced Jim Lancaster as CEO and principal investigator of the NSF IMPACT Engine in Indiana, an IU‑led coalition focused on musculoskeletal health that will receive an initial NSF award of $15 million (two years) and could receive up to $160 million over 10 years to accelerate research-to-market efforts.

The ‘Pulse’ of dance

Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville receives grant from Sheehan Charitable Foundation

Downtown Indianapolis bars stayed lively after Colts’ 41-23 home-opener loss, fans say

On Sept. 13, 2026, the Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 41-23 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Despite the loss, fans gathering at nearby bars — including The Hanger — described a festive downtown atmosphere; the Colts were scheduled to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 20, 2026.