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Ballard’s Lincoln Party bid could reduce signature burdens for Indiana independent candidates, altering campaign costs

Former Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard is running for Indiana secretary of state under a new Lincoln Party label to ease access for independent candidates. If Ballard reaches 2% of the vote in November, the party’s nominees would appear on general-election ballots for four years; 10% would trigger primary-nominating status.

Noblesville Boom announces 2026-27 season schedule

The Goddard School of Noblesville donates more than $2,000 in flood recovery supplies

After historic flooding in Hamilton County, The Goddard School of Noblesville ran a schoolwide drive that collected more than 150 items — valued at $2,050 — and delivered them to The Good Samaritan Network to support families affected by the floods.

Cascade Grad Earns Gold at Special Olympics USA

Flood recovery centers open in Marion, Porter and Wayne counties; FEMA has distributed $17M

Gov. Mike Braun announced one-stop flood recovery centers are open in Marion, Porter and Wayne counties to help residents affected by mid‑August flooding. The centers consolidate local, state and federal assistance, are free to use, will remain open through Saturday, and FEMA reports at least $17 million paid in individual aid.

Simon Property Group unit to sell senior notes to refinance $750M of 2026 debt; close expected Sept. 16

Simon Property Group’s majority-owned operating partnership agreed to issue two new series of senior notes with a weighted average term of 7.7 years and a weighted average coupon of 5.450%. The offering is expected to close Sept. 16, 2026; net proceeds are earmarked to repay all or part of $750 million of 3.250% notes due in 2026.

Milhaus completes acquisition of Broadshore Capital Partners

Teenager Dies, Driver Hurt in Monroe County Crash

Edinburgh Courier (Sept. 9, 2026)

Indiana State Police seeks nearly $30M federal grant tied to immigration enforcement

Indiana State Police applied in July for up to $30,269,985 from the DOJ’s FY2026 BIDEN program to buy vehicles, covert cameras, cell-site simulators and investigative software that would support immigration-related work and other investigations. The application lists no state match, no new employees and says the funding would sustain ISP’s participation in ICE’s 287(g) program.

Indiana Toll Road $300M sits unused as toll hikes proceed and Bears stadium choice remains unresolved

The Indiana Finance Authority approved an April 14, 2026, lease amendment that placed $300 million into an IFA trust as part of a $700 million payment package; the deal permits biannual toll increases and another rate rise is scheduled for Dec. 31 while the Chicago Bears have not finalized stadium plans.

IU Southeast alum Charlotte Ipsan works to keep nursing talent in Kentuckiana, linking graduates with Norton Healthcare

Charlotte Ipsan, senior vice president and chief hospital officer at Norton Healthcare and an IU Southeast graduate, is actively encouraging recent IU Southeast graduates to remain in the Kentuckiana region and connecting them to campus and community resources. About 80% of IU Southeast alumni already stay in the region.

The best of both worlds

Gov. Braun Thanks American Red Cross for Disaster Relief Work

Gov. Mike Braun visited the American Red Cross Indiana Region headquarters to thank volunteers after August storms; the Red Cross has delivered more than 55,000 meals and sheltered people, while FEMA and the U.S. DOT have provided federal funds to aid recovery.

Indianapolis Colts elevate Luke Tenuta, waive Jaylon Jones ahead of Week 1

The Colts cut cornerback Jaylon Jones and promoted offensive tackle Luke Tenuta from the practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of their Week 1 game against Baltimore; Tenuta is listed active for the Sept. 13 kickoff.

Rep. Spartz seeks details on $2B VA plan, questions IU Health role in Fishers clinic

U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz asked the VA for a breakdown of how roughly $2 billion in federally approved funding will be spent on modernizing the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis and a new Fishers clinic, and she questioned the selection of IU Health for the Fishers project. She requested a response by Oct. 8.

Indy Man Accused of Using AI to Create Sexual Videos of Kids

MISO’s Carmel Xtern Challenge was set to bring 50 students to company for hiring pipeline and up to $10,000 in prizes

TechPoint reported on Sept. 9, 2026 that the in-person portion of the 2026 MISO Xtern Challenge was scheduled for Sept. 10–11, 2026 at MISO’s Carmel headquarters, bringing 50 students from 15 colleges to work on energy-sector projects and compete for up to $10,000 in prize money.

Indiana Women IN Tech Week returns Sept. 13–20, mobilizing statewide events to strengthen the tech talent pipeline

Indiana Women IN Tech Week runs Sept. 13–20 with a series of events across Indianapolis and other Indiana communities to celebrate women in technology, promote leadership and encourage girls and women to pursue tech education and careers. Organizers updated the event list Sept. 9 and may add more events.

MIBOR-area housing inventory rose in August 2026 as closed sales and new listings fell, IAR MLS data show

IAR MLS Data Warehouse’s Monthly Market Report for MIBOR, updated Sept. 9, 2026, reports August 2026 average daily inventory at 7,544 (+18% year‑over‑year) while closed sales declined to 2,859 (-6% year‑over‑year); new listings and pending contracts also fell and median sale price held at $325,000.

Carmel in brief — September 8, 2026

Community Health Network has opened a new clinic at its MD Anderson Cancer Center – North in Carmel to evaluate and test patients for inherited risks tied to blood cancers. The clinic will be led by Dr. Zachary Wolfe and, the article says, is the first such service offered by an Indiana health system.

Letter: Don’t cancel school on election days

Racial slur, obscene graffiti found outside Anderson councilman’s home

Tamie Dixon-Tatum reported the N-word and obscene drawings painted in an oil-based substance on the street near her father’s Anderson home; she says campaign signs have recently disappeared from her father’s yard and business and other locations. Anderson police are investigating as a hate crime and seeking security footage.

'He was here legally': Family friend of Bloomington man detained by ICE raising money for immigration case