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Coach Shane Steichen announced Anthony Richardson will be the Indianapolis Colts’ backup quarterback after a preseason competition with Riley Leonard. The decision follows Richardson’s preseason improvement and a front-office statement that he will remain with the team this year.
On Aug. 23, 2026, an IndyCar street race in Washington, D.C., served as the final event of the Trump-backed Freedom 250 series; Zionsville-based Rahal Letterman Lanigan was among the teams competing, and its trainer described the physical demands on drivers and crew.
Aug 23, 2026 · Indiana Capital ChronicleRead BusinessIndy brief →The Chicago Bears say Hammond remains the primary site for a proposed domed stadium while environmental and topographical studies continue at two northwest Indiana parcels. State legislation signed in February could make “potentially $1 billion or more” in taxpayer funds available for infrastructure near the site, the article reports.
Aug 13, 2026 · Indiana Capital ChronicleRead BusinessIndy brief →