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Costco limits motor-oil purchases. What Indiana businesses should watch

BusinessIndy Analysis: Costco lists a 10-quart synthetic-oil pack at $57.99 online and limits purchases of its 0W-20 pack. For small fleets, the issue is maintenance cost and dependable supply.

'Happy ending': Muncie massage parlor owner arrested on prostitution charge, ICE warrant

Taco Bell Foundation awards $25,000 to Noblesville Boys & Girls Club; local franchisee K‑MAC nominated recipient

The Tom & Soni Sheehan Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville was named a $25,000 Community Grant recipient from the Taco Bell Foundation to support its Teen Center programs focused on character and leadership development, according to The Reporter on Sept. 17, 2026.

Brownsburg schools plan $3.8M cuts; transportation proposals could cover more than half

Brownsburg Community School Corp. plans $3.8 million in ongoing budget cuts for the 2027-28 school year as part of $7.9 million in reductions over three years. District leaders say transportation changes — including three-tier routing and expanded parent-responsibility zones — would deliver the largest share of savings.

Docs: Colts’ Keenan Allen Faces OWI Charges

Court records say Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was stopped Aug. 30, 2026, in downtown Indianapolis and faces two misdemeanor OWI charges after a breath test registered 0.224%. A Sept. 16, 2026 hearing was waived; the next court appearance is set for Oct. 26, 2026, remotely.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Kokomo council to consider zoning change allowing data centers on industrial sites, plus $128M 2027 budget

The Kokomo Common Council will hold a second reading Sept. 14, 2026, on an ordinance that would make data centers a permitted use on all industrial sites with specified residential setbacks, and will host a public hearing on the proposed $128 million 2027 city budget; a budget adoption vote is scheduled Sept. 28, 2026.

Indiana nurse practitioner launches statewide HeroHouse Pediatrics telehealth service priced $30–$55/month

Jesse Jones, a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner, launched HeroHouse Pediatrics in August to offer easy-to-schedule online visits for general and behavioral pediatric care across Indiana. The subscription service charges $30 per month per child for general care and $55 per month for behavioral health.

Community Health Network opens hereditary blood-cancer clinic; article says it’s first Indiana health system to offer specialized testing

Current Publishing reported Sept. 12, 2026 that Community Health Network recently opened a Hereditary Hematologic Malignancy Clinic at Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center – North. The article says the clinic, led by Dr. Zachary Wolfe, is the first Indiana health system to offer specialized evaluation and testing for inherited blood-cancer risk.

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.

HSE board approves admin pay and role changes tied to about $15,000 projected savings ahead of Nov. 3 referendum

On Sept. 9 the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Board of Trustees approved a title change and a $15,000 pay increase for former CFO Tim Brown (vote 6-1), and hired a new executive director of human resources effective Sept. 21. Voters will consider a replacement operating referendum on Nov. 3.

Indianapolis man summoned for disrupting City Council meeting, striking deputy

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says it issued a court summons to Indianapolis resident Jamaal Shabazz after he allegedly refused to leave a City-County Council Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee meeting and turned toward a deputy as he was being escorted out; he faces charges and must appear in court.

HSE board OKs homeless policy language change

Westfield hearings spotlight proposed 496-acre agrihood, Towne West and Northpoint changes with resident objections

Westfield’s Advisory Plan Commission heard Sept. 9 public comment on a proposed 496-acre Hidden Oaks PUD that would add retail and about 1,000 homes, plus a 94-acre Towne West PUD and a Northpoint amendment adding a gas station and convenience store. Residents and an HOA raised concerns about odors from a nearby wastewater plant, housing density, crime and traffic; the items return in November.

Indy Chamber’s Opportunity Exchange on Sept. 10 connects Indiana businesses with procurement leaders and resource agencies

The Indy Chamber will host an Opportunity Exchange on Sept. 10, noon–3 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse offering a procurement panel, a business resource fair featuring federal and local support organizations, and dedicated networking time for Indiana businesses to explore contracting and resource options.

Indiana AG files lawsuits against companies accused of taking advantage of storm victims

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed four lawsuits against contractors accused of overcharging storm victims and operating without required licenses after August severe weather; the filings seek injunctions, restitution and civil penalties, and the office has opened additional investigations.

Indiana employers expand childcare benefits to retain staff, warn tax credit’s $2.5M cap could limit help

At an Indiana Chamber childcare summit, employers including the Indianapolis Airport Authority, Parkview Health and Cummins described employer-funded childcare programs that helped retention, while raising concerns that a state employer childcare tax credit — capped statewide at $2.5 million and never claimed — may not cover future investments.

Indy Eleven spotlights IBCC businesses with Small Business Night at Carroll Stadium

Indy Eleven is partnering with the Indy Black Chamber of Commerce for “Small Business Night” tied to a USL Championship match at Carroll Stadium; IBCC-supported businesses will be in the Fun Zone when gates open at 5:30 p.m. ahead of a 7 p.m. kickoff. Discounted tickets bought via an IBCC link will send a portion of sales to the chamber.