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AES Indiana seeks no action in ratepayer advocate’s rate rehearing request, amid lawsuit

IU, Purdue add AI requirements to curriculum ahead of new school year - wfyi.org

Central Indiana’s Higher Education Leaders Convene for Accelerate Higher Ed, hosted by the Indy Chamber

Family Ties: Plainfield football coach carries on third generation football legacy

Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly files six lawsuits, urges platforms and payment firms to help halt illegal retatrutide market

Lilly filed six lawsuits Aug. 12 against U.S. sellers of unapproved retatrutide and called on platforms, payment companies and regulators to act. The Indianapolis drugmaker says retatrutide remains investigational.

Road-building coalition calls for long-term funding solution

A coalition of road and bridge construction groups, including the Build Indiana Council and Indiana Constructors, says Indiana should restore gasoline taxes and find new revenue after an extended suspension that the state and local governments expect will reduce road-funding revenue by about $533 million.

Up to 300,000 Indiana Medicaid expansion adults may face new 80‑hour monthly work‑reporting rule, raising administrative demands

State officials estimate 200,000–300,000 Medicaid expansion adults could be subject to a new work requirement that takes effect Jan. 1, 2027; applicants and renewals that month must document 80 hours of work, school, training or volunteering in Oct.–Dec. 2026. Key verification and exemption procedures remain unfinished.

IU Southeast ramps local training and industry ties to bolster Southern Indiana workforce

At One Southern Indiana’s Aug. 11 annual meeting, IU President Pamela Whitten outlined how IU’s statewide strategy ties to local workforce development, highlighting IU Southeast’s industry partnerships, new training programs and graduate retention statistics.

Shady Rays founder deepens IU Southeast ties with student mentorship and company tours

Chris Ratterman (MBA ’13), founder and CEO of Shady Rays, recently hosted Indiana University Southeast students and staff for a tour, Q&A and a chance to pick a pair of the company’s sunglasses while continuing to provide networking, career-learning opportunities and mentorship, the university reports.

Pharmacist accused of yearslong drug diversion gives up bid to renew Indiana license

A Muncie pharmacist accused of diverting more than $121,000 in controlled substances withdrew his application to renew an Indiana license after the state pharmacy board split on denial, leaving his license expired and barring him from practicing. His criminal case remains pending with a next court date on Nov. 4.

Purdue to buy Kurt Vonnegut Museum building for $1.9M, museum to remain tenant

Purdue announced Aug. 10 plans to buy the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library building on Indiana Avenue for $1.9 million. The nonprofit museum will continue operating independently as a tenant, and Purdue says it has no immediate plans to convert the space for campus use.

Indy Chamber names finalists for 49th Monumental Awards; winners to be announced Oct. 14, 2026

On Aug. 10, 2026 the Indy Chamber announced finalists for the 49th annual Monumental Awards honoring Central Indiana built-environment projects. Winners will be revealed Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 at Crowne Plaza Union Station in Indianapolis.

Indy Chamber Promotes Emily Koschnick to Chief Membership Officer

The Indy Chamber promoted Emily Koschnick to chief membership officer, expanding her role to lead membership growth, retention and engagement and to oversee the Hispanic Business Council, Central Indiana Women’s Business Center and Black Enterprise Council. The change is presented as part of the Chamber’s leadership planning and support for Accelerate Indy 2030.

Indy Chamber, Mirror Indy award five small businesses IN Focus ad campaigns with $10,000 plus $26K match

The Indy Chamber and Mirror Indy named five Indy Chamber member small businesses as winners of the IN Focus Award, a 2026 initiative that provides sponsored advertising across Mirror Indy’s digital platforms. The program is supported by a $10,000 Indy Chamber contribution and more than $26,000 in Mirror Indy matching ad funds.

IU Kokomo Poland study-abroad strengthens students’ global business skills; program set to return in 2028

Fourteen Indiana University Kokomo students completed a 10-day study-abroad program in Poland that combined classroom work with company meetings in Warsaw and Kraków, cultural-site visits and a team field project. IU Kokomo says the program develops professional skills and global perspectives and plans to offer it again in 2028.

IU Southeast: Trustees approved promotions and tenure effective July 1, 2026 for eight faculty, researchers and a librarian

The Indiana University Board of Trustees approved promotions and tenure for eight Indiana University Southeast faculty, researchers and a librarian at its June 12, 2026 meeting; the appointments were effective July 1, 2026.

Hendricks County Court House or Judicial Center?

IndyGo, City of Lawrence and Ivy Tech offer Purple Line Park & Ride to State Fair Aug. 7–23

IndyGo announced a new Purple Line Park & Ride for the Indiana State Fair scheduled Aug. 7–23, with free parking at Fort Harrison Station next to Ivy Tech’s Lawrence campus (9301 E. 59th St.), buses about every 15 minutes, roughly 30-minute trips and a $2.75 one-way fare.

Takin’ it to the streets…and to the porches

IU Southeast economist: shifting Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions are raising mortgage costs and clouding hiring outlook

Dr. Uric Dufrene of IU Southeast links tariffs, Middle East tensions and a soft labor market to swings in the 10-year Treasury yield and 30-year mortgage rates — which moved between roughly 4.0–4.8% for Treasuries and about 6.2–6.7% for 30-year mortgages in the period described — and says future Fed action hinges on inflation and geopolitical developments.

Center for Urban and Regional Excellence courses for August, September 2026

Indianapolis launches Black Wealth Crawl to drive customers to 17 local Black-owned businesses

The City of Indianapolis, with the Indy Chamber and Indy Black Chamber of Commerce, is staging a Black Wealth Crawl Aug. 28–Sept. 7 that highlights 17 Black-owned brick-and-mortar businesses. Visitors who make qualifying visits enter a raffle; winners receive $150 gift cards intended to be spent at local businesses.

Edinburgh Courier (July 29, 2026)

Avon fire department to auction 2005 pumper on Municibid; proceeds to fund equipment

A July 25, 2026 article said Washington Township Avon Fire Department listed a yellow 2005 E‑ONE Spartan Engine Pumper (1,500 GPM) on Municibid; the listing said the truck “runs and pumps,” had 103,617 miles, and that the online auction was scheduled to close July 26, 2026 with proceeds returning to the department.