Search the news archive

Carmel entrepreneur Jenna Burd becomes first fellow while her company joins Orr Fellowship as a partner

Current Publishing reports that Jenna Burd, a 22-year-old 2026 Butler graduate and Carmel entrepreneur, became the first person to participate in Orr Fellowship while running her own Orr partner company, Yalla Solutions. Burd also helped launch the Orr Fellowship Foundry, which held its first cohort in August 2026; applications for the 2027 cohort close Sept. 25, 2026.

Indianapolis International Airport Holds 9/11 Memorial

Indianapolis International Airport held its annual ceremony Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, with staff and public-safety partners observing a moment of silence. A piece of World Trade Center steel gifted in 2011 remains on permanent display at the airport’s Fire Station 1 to honor responders, including Indiana Task Force 1 members.

Hundreds mark 25 years since 9/11 with remembrance walk at IMS

Ryan Fireprotection plans $25M expansion of Noblesville headquarters, adding warehouse, offices and supply yard

Ryan Fireprotection announced a planned $25 million expansion of its Noblesville headquarters — a project called HQ2 that would add a warehouse, new office space and an outdoor supply yard on land immediately north of its existing facility, Mayor Chris Jensen said Sept. 10.

American Piano Awards to stage Sept. 19 free kickoff at Madam Walker, bringing finalists and $200K winner residency to Indianapolis

The American Piano Awards announced a free kickoff concert set for September 19, 2026 at the Madam Walker Legacy Center in Indianapolis; doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the program runs 3:30–4:45 p.m., with free tickets via pianoawards.org/tickets. The biennial competition will bring finalists to Indianapolis Oct.–Feb., and the winner gets a $200,000 package including a University of Indianapolis residency.

Bloomington marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks with memorial ceremony at Ivy Tech - The Bloomingtonian

One-stop shops for storm recovery expand to more counties

Japan-Midwest summit in Indianapolis spotlights nearly 290 Japanese-owned Indiana facilities and about 62,000 jobs

About 500 leaders from Japan and nine Midwestern states gathered in Indianapolis for a three-day Japan‑Midwest summit, the 56th annual joint meeting hosted by Gov. Mike Braun and organized with the Japan‑America Society of Indiana. The conference highlighted nearly 290 Japanese-owned Indiana facilities employing about 62,000 Hoosiers.

Republicans attack ex-GOP Mayor Ballard in party’s opening secretary of state ad

Indianapolis west‑side steel shop prepared 11,000‑lb World Trade Center beams for Indiana 9/11 Memorial

Indiana Steel Fabricating, Inc., based in the Stout Field neighborhood, received a pair of 11,000‑pound World Trade Center beams in July 2011 and carried out about two weeks of work to make them safe for public display at the Indiana 9/11 Memorial, dedicated Sept. 11, 2011.

Public input needed for Whitestown park expansion

Elevated Treasury yields and steady mortgage rates, plus a manufacturing uptick, create mixed impacts for Indiana businesses

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s recent Jackson Hole comments coincided with elevated long-term yields — the 10-year near 4.7% and the 30-year above 5% — and mortgage rates around 6.7%. The article notes a manufacturing pickup that could benefit Indiana but warns a new tariff dispute with Canada may blunt gains.

Public invited to meetings about Noblesville Schools funding referendum

Indiana hospitals and providers renew collaboration at 10th Perinatal Substance Use Conference in Fishers

More than 140 healthcare professionals attended the 10th annual Perinatal Substance Use Conference Sept. 3 at FORUM Events Center in Fishers, organized by the Indiana Hospital Association and the Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative to advance care strategies for Hoosier mothers and babies affected by substance use.

Alex Palou tests new IR-28 IndyCar for first time on IMS oval

Zionsville in brief — September 15, 2026

Zionsville weighs $45M, 179-unit apartment proposal that would use TIF allocation and bond

Thompson Thrift Residential has proposed a 179-unit, $45 million apartment complex on a Zionsville parcel in an existing tax-increment financing district. The redevelopment commission voted Aug. 25 to advance the plan; the project still must be reviewed by the Plan Commission, Economic Development Corp. and Town Council.

NSC schedules 2026 Safety Congress & Expo in Indianapolis for Sept. 14–16; seminars Sept. 11–13 & 16–17

The National Safety Council announced the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo is scheduled for September 14–16, 2026 in Indianapolis, with Professional Development Seminars set for September 11–13 and September 16–17. The seminars carry an additional fee and require preregistration, per the announcement.

Lilly completes AtaiBeckley acquisition, adding treatment-resistant depression program

On Sept. 11, 2026, Eli Lilly announced it completed its acquisition of clinical‑stage AtaiBeckley Inc., adding AtaiBeckley’s rapid‑acting neuroplastogen programs including lead investigational candidate BPL‑003 for treatment‑resistant depression and saying it will advance the acquired pipeline.

NSC Safety Congress & Expo runs Sept. 11–17 in Indianapolis

Advancing Westfield Foundation awards $499,000 to 22 Westfield nonprofits

Advancing Westfield Foundation granted $499,000 to 22 organizations serving Westfield, backing health care, youth programming and senior services. The awards were funded by proceeds from the Mayor’s Grand Gala held in early May.

Fishers-based Round Room delivers about $375K in New Balance shoes to roughly 3,000 Indianapolis students and teachers

During its company conference, Fishers-based Round Room and employee volunteers, working with nonprofits DREAM Alive and New Shoe Day, distributed New Balance footwear valued at about $375,000 to roughly 3,000 Indianapolis students and educators as part of 'Operation Do Good.'

Ali Brown resigns from the Indianapolis City-County Council

IMPD says officers can now only use Flock camera system for specific cases

An IMPD officer admitted using automated license-plate readers for personal reasons on Aug. 6, triggering an internal and criminal probe and immediate restrictions. IMPD adopted a policy tying searches to case numbers and Flock announced vendor rules shortening data retention and requiring searches be linked to cases.