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Millions of dollars and months of national campaigning went into a primary election anti-incumbent effort that was largely effective across Indiana's Senate Republican races. Come November, those newcomers will face Democratic opponents. The Indiana Capital Chronicle team explores what's next in Indiana politics.
Boone County's LEAP District will not expel the treated water from the area directly into Eagle Creek Park. But just where the water will go remains unclear. Mirror Indy explains.
Finally, the Indiana High School Athletic Association agreed this week to allow student athletes to engage in name, image, likeness (NIL) activities as early as this fall. WNDU TV dives into what's next.
Let us know about interesting things that are happening in your part of the state. As always, thanks for reading. |
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Trump Senate picks win big |
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President Donald Trump backed several candidates for Indiana Senate seats in a call for vengeance against senators who defied his orders to vote for redistricting.
Gov. Mike Braun celebrated with a post to social media: "Historic night for Indiana as Republicans stood with me and President Trump to nominate some great America First conservatives."
At least five Republican candidates defeated incumbents.
But anti-incumbent fever wasn't as evident in the Indiana House races, the Indiana Capital Chronicle reports. |
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1 data center OK'd, others paused |
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The Indianapolis City-County Council voted to approve the proposed data center for the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, despite months of pushback from the public. WFYI has the story.
The Council also then unanimously passed a resolution to pause data center development in Indianapolis, but it's up to the city's Department of Metropolitan Development to make those decisions. The department is proposing zoning rules that would define “data centers” in the city’s code — and establish where they can be built. WTHR has the story. |
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IHSAA approves NIL for athletes |
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High school athletes in Indiana can now monetize their name, image and likeness (NIL) beginning with the 2026-27 season. Students can take part in Personal Branding Activities as long as they don't promote their high school or wear their high school uniform. WNDU has more about the changes. |
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At 100, Notre Dame's Howard Hall closing |
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For more than a century, the University of Notre Dame's Howard Hall housed students who called South Bend their temporary home. School administrators announced in the fall that the hall would close at the end of this academic year. Notre Dame Magazine shares a history and memories of alumni. |
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Lebanon Utilities will not discharge water from the Boone County LEAP District directly into Eagle Creek Park, but where will the treated water end up? Mirror Indy has the story.
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Noah Bontrager, an 18-year-old from Shipshewana, is the first Indiana boy to run a mile in under 4 minutes. He credits his work ethic to the area's Amish culture. The Indianapolis Star has the story.
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