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Keep Indianapolis Beautiful launches $4M campaign to build $2M westside workforce center on West Morris Street

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful kicked off a $4 million fundraising drive in early September 2026 to upgrade 65+ green spaces, build three new sites and construct a $2 million urban ecology and workforce development center along West Morris Street in West Indianapolis. The group says it has raised about $3.6 million and needs $400,000 by Dec. 31, 2026.

Boone County Solid Waste Management District accepting grant applications

The Boone County Solid Waste Management District is accepting applications for its 2027 Community Grant Program, offering awards up to $5,000 to Boone County nonprofits, schools, libraries, civic groups, clubs and eligible private businesses. Applications are on boonecountysolidwaste.com and must be submitted by Sept. 30.

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.

Local Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser raises more than $350,000 for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital

A Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser held at Lucas Estate raised more than $350,000 for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Current Publishing reported on Sept. 15, 2026. The event was organized by Called to Care and featured vendors, a silent auction and a fashion show.

Indiana board approves roughly $139M to reimburse local road funds; $46M distribution to counties, cities and towns set this week

On Sept. 15, 2026 the Indiana State Board of Finance approved about $139 million in reimbursements from the State Highway Fund to replace July gasoline excise and use tax revenue; the State Comptroller’s Office will begin distributing $46 million to counties, cities and towns this week.

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

Indiana University Northwest’s Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) is enrolling for noncredit courses scheduled between Sept. 24 and Oct. 29, 2026, spanning art, disaster preparedness, finance, gardening, health and technology. Many offerings are free or low-cost; register online or call 219-980-6907.

Westfield council OKs 30 mph for Tomlinson Road

On Sept. 14, 2026, the Westfield City Council voted 6-1 to reduce the speed limit on Tomlinson Road from 40 mph to 30 mph after months of advocacy from the parents of a child killed in a June crash and other residents. City engineers had recommended 35 mph, but the council amended the ordinance to 30 mph.

Purdue announces Rittal + Eplan Lab to open Sept. 15 in Dudley Hall to train engineering-technology students

Purdue announced the Rittal + Eplan Lab will open Sept. 15 in Dudley Hall, expanding a five-year U.S. research partnership with Rittal and Eplan to give engineering-technology students hands-on experience with digital engineering, infrastructure and automation. The collaboration also includes planned scholarships, internships and joint R&D.

Calumet in Indianapolis ups ABL to $600M, secures final $34M DOE draw; MaxSAF remaining capital cut to $137M

Calumet Inc. announced on Sept. 14, 2026 that it raised commitments under its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility to $600 million and that Montana Renewables received a final $34 million draw under an amended DOE loan guarantee; the company says remaining MaxSAF expansion capital is $137 million.

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.

A shared vision: High school seniors drive fight against ALS

As reported Sept. 14, 2026, Noblesville resident and Park Tudor senior Aryav Das and co-founder Samarth Dunakhe have directed more than $25,000 to the ALS Therapy Development Institute and planned a fundraiser at the Chipotle at 14635 Hazel Dell Crossing in Noblesville on Sept. 19, 2026, 4–8 p.m.

Downtown Indianapolis bars stayed lively after Colts’ 41-23 home-opener loss, fans say

On Sept. 13, 2026, the Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 41-23 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Despite the loss, fans gathering at nearby bars — including The Hanger — described a festive downtown atmosphere; the Colts were scheduled to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 20, 2026.

Saraga to anchor East Washington Plaza redevelopment with 68,000‑sq‑ft lease; opening targeted July–Sept 2027

Saraga International Grocery plans to lease about 68,000 square feet at East Washington Plaza in Indianapolis and expects to open between July and September 2027 as part of a $20M–$30M overhaul of the 170,000‑sq‑ft center by owner Singleton Companies.

Goodman Campbell tops out Fishers brain & spine center, plans 2027 opening

On Sept. 3, 2026 Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine marked the topping out of a new Fishers facility at 13680 Jack Walker Lane; the practice says the center will include 14 clinic rooms, outpatient imaging and a dedicated pain procedure room and is set to open in 2027.

The Hangar selling ticketed Colts tailgate/watch parties at 501 Madison Ave.; tickets start at $30

The Hangar in Indianapolis is offering paid tailgate and watch-party experiences for home Colts games, with a Sept. 13 session listing doors at 8:00 AM and kickoff at 1:00 PM. Tickets are $30 (with several listed dates where prices rise to $35 on specified days) and the events are 21+.

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.

Crane to receive Indiana’s first Micro Modular Reactor by Sept. 2028, officials say

The Department of War announced a Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) will be installed at Naval Weapons Station Crane by September 2028 to provide a dedicated power source independent of the public grid. The project is a joint Army-Navy-Indiana effort and will undergo safety and environmental reviews, the release said.

Johnson County business news: Sept. 12

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.

48 Coca‑Cola Consolidated workers in Anderson walk off job, press for new contract

Forty‑eight employees at Coca‑Cola Consolidated’s Anderson facility, represented by Teamsters Local 135, began a strike Sept. 2 after a four‑year contract expired Aug. 29. Union leaders say talks collapsed over unauthorized company negotiators and insufficient wage and healthcare proposals; the company says it has bargained in good faith.

Colts’ Countdown to Kickoff expands ticket, retail and city events ahead of Sept. 13 Lucas Oil Stadium opener

The Indianapolis Colts are staging a citywide Countdown to Kickoff of events leading into the Sept. 13, 2026 home opener against the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium, including community activations, a 5K, a Friday Night Football Tour stop at Christel House High School and expanded online ticketing and raffle options.

Carmel entrepreneur Jenna Burd becomes first fellow while her company joins Orr Fellowship as a partner

Current Publishing reports that Jenna Burd, a 22-year-old 2026 Butler graduate and Carmel entrepreneur, became the first person to participate in Orr Fellowship while running her own Orr partner company, Yalla Solutions. Burd also helped launch the Orr Fellowship Foundry, which held its first cohort in August 2026; applications for the 2027 cohort close Sept. 25, 2026.

Indianapolis International Airport Holds 9/11 Memorial

Indianapolis International Airport held its annual ceremony Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, with staff and public-safety partners observing a moment of silence. A piece of World Trade Center steel gifted in 2011 remains on permanent display at the airport’s Fire Station 1 to honor responders, including Indiana Task Force 1 members.

Ryan Fireprotection plans $25M expansion of Noblesville headquarters, adding warehouse, offices and supply yard

Ryan Fireprotection announced a planned $25 million expansion of its Noblesville headquarters — a project called HQ2 that would add a warehouse, new office space and an outdoor supply yard on land immediately north of its existing facility, Mayor Chris Jensen said Sept. 10.