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'Little Five' movie crew complains of late payments; production company says issue is resolved

Carmel Clay Schools plans higher 2027 property tax rate, lowers referendum rate if approved

Carmel Clay Schools expects to set its 2027 property tax rate at 64.56 cents (up 4.31 cents from 2026) to collect a proposed $78.5 million levy, while dropping its referendum tax rate from 31.94 to 30.39 cents if voters approve the Nov. 3, 2026 referendum; failure would force about $10 million in cuts and roughly 10% of staff reductions.

Zionsville Lions Club launches $2.6M campaign to upgrade Lions Park, seed $1M maintenance endowment

The Zionsville Lions Club launched a $2.6 million capital campaign at its Sept. 11–13, 2026 Fall Festival to fund Lions Park upgrades and a five-acre expansion; organizers reported about $1.3 million raised so far and plan to place $1 million in a legacy fund at the Community Foundation of Boone County.

Indy officials greenlight $240M in tax breaks for southside data center

Hendricks Symphony opens with ‘From Russia with Love’ in Plainfield

State Police Operation Leads to Dozens of Citations, Arrests

Carmel to celebrate 50th anniversary with ice cream social

Fort Wayne approves $340K for Miovision traffic cameras, replacing in‑road sensors

Fort Wayne City Council approved just over $340,000 to buy Miovision traffic detection cameras that detect vehicles approaching intersections to help signal timing. City officials say the cameras cannot read license plates, store video for roughly a week, and will replace in‑road sensors to avoid tearing up streets.

Public Editor: So, you want to be a journalist in Indy? Here’s what you need to know

Indiana University’s Media School is launching a grant-funded Indiana Newsroom in fall 2026 to place unpaid student reporters with local news organizations and publish their stories statewide, aiming to give students practical experience while supplying more local coverage to partner outlets.

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.

Former Indiana utility regulator calls firing a ‘fishing expedition,’ denies spending allegations

Docs: Hancock County man said 'curiosity' led him to view, use AI to create CSAM

Fonseca Theatre Company to host free Rice and Beans Festival in Haughville on Sept. 19

The free Rice and Beans Festival is set for Sept. 19, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. at Fonseca Theatre Company, 2508 W. Michigan St. The community event will feature international rice-and-beans dishes and performances by local musicians.

FHCCI: 24,938 eviction filings in Marion County in 2025 spotlight rising corporate landlord filings in Indianapolis

A Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana report says Marion County logged 24,938 eviction filings in 2025, with Indianapolis posting 14.0 filings per 100 rental units and ranking sixth of 42 major U.S. cities tracked by the Eviction Lab. The study identifies concentrated impacts on lower-income renters and communities of color and higher filing rates by large landlords.

AJ Foyt Racing signs 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger

Marian University names COO Kenith C. Britt as president; Daniel Elsener to step down June 30, 2027

Marian University announced on Sept. 16, 2026 that President Daniel J. Elsener will leave the presidency on June 30, 2027 and become president emeritus, and the Board has unanimously selected Chief Operating Officer Kenith C. Britt as his successor.

Plan B: Colts transferring green dot from Cam Bynum to Akeem Davis-Gaither

Metallica to headline Lucas Oil Stadium as part of 2027 dates of M72 tour

IN Hospital Price Transparency Hits 70%, But Key Caveats Remain

A PatientRightsAdvocate.org study of 2,000 health systems found Indiana hospitals’ compliance with federal price-transparency rules rose from 11% in late 2024 to 70% as of 2026-09-16, yet PRA reports only 17% of compliant Indiana hospitals post dollar-and-cent prices usable by patients.

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.

Hendricks County youth starts Faithful Shine window-washing business, offers free estimates

Eleven-year-old Rysten runs Faithful Shine Window Washing, a kid-owned business offering interior and exterior window cleaning and screen cleaning to Hendricks County and nearby areas. The article says the business provides free estimates and lists a contact number for customers.

IU police warn students about online scams

The Indiana University Police Department reported three online extortion incidents and one online fraud case in September. The fraud involved a fraudulent job offer, a fake check and a request to return funds via CashApp; suspects remain unknown.

Del Taco opens first Indiana location in Bedford

Muncie council advances plan to add ‘In God We Trust’ decals to police, fire vehicles; cost estimated “a few thousand dollars”

Muncie City Council voted 5-4 to place an ordinance up for a final vote next month that would add “In God We Trust” decals to police cars and firetrucks. Mayor Dan Ridenour supports the proposal; Council President Jeff Green wrote the ordinance and said it would cost “a few thousand dollars.”