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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.

McCordsville Woman Charged in Federal Pandemic Fraud Sweep

Sandra Pierce, 42, owner of Sandy’s on the Run in McCordsville, is among more than 160 defendants arrested in a DOJ sweep called Operation No Doze; federal filings allege she fabricated 22 loan applications, took kickbacks, and caused about $632,905 in losses.

Indy’s Indianapolis Motor Speedway to host IMSA’s shorter ‘Battle on the Bricks,’ changing team operations

The TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks returns to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as IMSA’s first and only standard-length, 2-hour 40-minute sprint race of 2026 with a 44-car field across all four WeatherTech classes. IMSA says the shorter format raises the importance of qualifying and limits pit-stop strategy; NBC will air the race Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.

IMS event page: TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks shifts to 2‑hour‑40‑minute IMSA sprint in 2026

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s event page outlines the TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks as a three-day sports-car festival with support series and a revised IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship format that will become a 2 hour, 40 minute sprint race in 2026.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway to host TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks Sept. 18–20, 2026, affecting IMS operations and fan services

Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced the TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks is scheduled for Sept. 18–20, 2026, featuring the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the Michelin Pilot Challenge. The WeatherTech feature race is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET Sunday on IMS’s 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course; the IMS 120 is set for 2:30 p.m. ET Saturday.

Federal judge’s final judgment leaves Indiana ban on gender‑transition care for minors in place

A federal judge entered a final judgment in favor of the state, dismissing remaining ACLU claims and leaving Indiana’s ban on gender‑transition care for minors in effect. The law prohibits puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgical procedures for minors; Attorney General Todd Rokita praised the ruling.

'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.

Local Government Roundup: County Funding Cuts, Edgewood Biotech Plans, Health Department Transition and Bloomington Light-Pollution Proposal - The Bloomingtonian

Monroe County health administrator Lori Kelley was fired, her attorney told The B Square, and plans to file an EEOC charge and a wrongful-termination lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. Her departure comes as the county health department struggles with public-health nursing vacancies and unfinished case investigations.

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.