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Indiana ends routine ambulance diversion for crowded emergency departments

Indiana’s September policy change limits ambulance diversion to disasters or critical infrastructure failures, according to state health officials.

Fishers approval clears path for 124‑room Atwell Suites, advancing Saxony mixed‑use development

Fishers’ PUD Committee unanimously approved architecture and site plans Sept. 2 for a four‑story, 124‑room Atwell Suites at E. 134th Street and Olio Road after revised designs ended a roughly two‑year hold.

Noblesville $64M development set to boost downtown housing, retail and trail access

Noblesville and Flaherty & Collins broke ground Sept. 2 on The Granary, a $64 million mixed‑use project that will add 223 apartments, roughly 5,000 square feet of retail and about 300 structured parking spaces. The Noblesville Common Council approved the development in August 2024, and construction is expected to finish by the end of 2028.

September theater lineup in Central Indiana could boost box office and student showcases

Arts critic Tom Alvarez highlighted a busy September theater calendar across central Indiana, with musicals, dramas, a world premiere and a student-led Latin showcase among scheduled productions.

Indianapolis mixologist’s Alcomy LLC to serve Bandero cocktails at U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway Park

Bandero Tequila is sponsoring Swedish Top Fuel driver Ida Zetterström at the U.S. Nationals Sept. 4–7, and has partnered with Indianapolis mixologist Brett Butler and his Alcomy LLC to offer branded cocktails and hospitality at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, WISH-TV reports.

Children’s Museum overhaul centers 158‑year‑old Reuben Wells, a potential boost to Indianapolis visitor draw

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will reopen a renovated train exhibit Sept. 26, featuring a restored 158‑year‑old Reuben Wells locomotive with new interactive technology and accessibility upgrades. The refreshed attraction is included with regular museum admission.

StoryPoint acquisition rebrands Carmel senior living campus and folds it into Indianapolis network

StoryPoint Group acquired three communities formerly operated by New Perspective and renamed them StoryPoint Carmel, StoryPoint Danville and StoryPoint New Palestine, with the transition effective Sept. 1. StoryPoint Carmel, at 689 Pro‑Med Lane in Carmel, is listed as offering independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Zionsville budget would tap $1.6M of $40M reserves, end soft hiring freeze to add firefighters and staff

Mayor John Stehr’s proposed 2026 budget would draw on reserves to cover temporary deficits tied to tax changes and resume hiring, including six firefighters in 2027. The Town Council will have a first reading of the plan on Sept. 21.

IURC reopens review of AES Indiana’s $71M rate hike; preliminary hearing set for Sept. 17

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission voted 3-1 to reconsider a June-approved $71 million rate increase for AES Indiana, agreeing to weigh new evidence tied to a Google Monrovia data center and a pending BlackRock acquisition. A preliminary hearing in the rehearing is scheduled for Sept. 17.

Grant-backed Harvest Fest to drive sales and fundraising for Fishers artists and nonprofits Sept. 13

The seventh annual Harvest Fest will run noon–5 p.m. Sept. 13 along Fishers’ Nickel Plate Trail, featuring more than 70 artists, 10 nonprofits, live music and food vendors. Organizers say the event will prioritize raising funds and awareness for local nonprofits and showcase area makers.

One Southern Indiana economic leader John Launius to join IEDC as senior VP, leaving 1si after regional investment gains

One Southern Indiana announced on Sept. 1, 2026 that John Launius will depart as senior vice president and chief economic development officer to join the Indiana Economic Development Corporation as Senior Vice President of Regional Economic Development, scheduled to begin Sept. 8, 2026.

Edinburgh Courier (Sept. 2, 2026)

Indiana ends routine ambulance diversions starting in September, shifting hospital and EMS operations

State health officials and emergency care partners agreed to stop routine ambulance diversion statewide, limiting it to disasters and critical infrastructure failures beginning in September 2026. The change was announced by the Indiana Department of Health and several hospital and EMS organizations.

Construction-zone setups under scrutiny after two early-morning Indianapolis bike crashes; contractors' practices questioned

Two separate bicycle collisions Monday morning in Indianapolis — one fatal downtown and one leaving a rider critically injured near 16 Tech — have prompted cyclists and safety advocates to call for clearer construction-zone practices. Investigators are still probing causes and whether nearby road work played a role.

Zionsville in brief — September 1, 2026

The northbound lane of Zionsville Road north of 86th Street will close beginning Aug. 30 for a Citizens Energy Group gas project; the Town of Zionsville says work should take about a week but could last until Sept. 13. The brief also notes a $4,000 Indiana Arts Commission grant for the Hussey‑Mayfield library and a parks feasibility RFP due Oct. 2.

Carmel warns permit applicants of phishing emails demanding wire transfers, risking payment losses and project delays

On September 1, 2026, the City of Carmel alerted residents to a sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating its Department of Community Services that uses real property addresses and case numbers to demand immediate payment—often via wire transfer—for permit fees. The city says it will never request payment by wire transfer, cryptocurrency or mobile apps and urged recipients to verify invoices through its official permit portal or contact the department.

Indy Airport lease shift: Just Pop In! to transition to Pop Fly Diner under CC Holdings; construction set for early 2027

On Sept. 1, 2026 the Indianapolis Airport Authority announced Just Pop In! is reassigning its lease to CC Holdings to launch Pop Fly Diner, a popcorn-centric restaurant led by Chef Steve Oakley. Construction on the space is scheduled to begin in early 2027.

IU Southeast to host four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves at Sanders Speaker Series on Sept. 9

Indiana University Southeast will present Helio Castroneves as the featured speaker for the 2026 Sanders Speaker Series at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9 in the Stem Concert Hall of the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center. Admission is free but a ticket is required.

Proposed Costco would bring 166,739‑sq‑ft warehouse and 32‑pump fueling station to Westfield; council review set for Sept. 28

A formal proposal for a new Costco and adjacent fueling facility has been filed with Westfield for the northwest corner of 191st Street and East Street. The project would advance through city review beginning Sept. 28, with construction anticipated to begin in 2027 if approved.

Danville’s new mural festival will temporarily close Washington Street and spotlight downtown businesses

Danville will host the inaugural Merge Mural Fest in September 2026, with nine artists painting walls in a parking lot east of Washington Street and a public unveiling and reception set for Sept. 19. Organizers and several downtown merchants are backing the event.

Indianapolis Public Library launches free Small Business Series starting Sept. 14 to support local entrepreneurs

The Indianapolis Public Library will host a free, in-person Small Business Series at Central Library beginning September 14, 2026, offering workshops on data tools, business systems, intellectual property, budgeting, planning and certification. Registration is encouraged and sessions are funded by the Library Foundation’s Dr. Michael R. Twyman Endowment Fund.

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

Indianapolis launches Black Wealth Crawl to drive customers to 17 local Black-owned businesses

The City of Indianapolis, with the Indy Chamber and Indy Black Chamber of Commerce, is staging a Black Wealth Crawl Aug. 28–Sept. 7 that highlights 17 Black-owned brick-and-mortar businesses. Visitors who make qualifying visits enter a raffle; winners receive $150 gift cards intended to be spent at local businesses.