Indianapolis data center clears first hurdle despite Irvington opposition

A hearing examiner recommended approving DC Blox's proposed data center campus in Warren Township, clearing the project's first official hurdle.

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Indiana child well-being rank declines in national report

A new report shows Indiana’s ranking in a prominent child well-being report declined, despite marked improvements in youth health outcomes and one of the best education rankings in the nation.

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Sustainable clothing vendors see growing interest in fight against 'fast fashion'

Some local artists and vendors are part of a global effort to combat textile waste. 92 million tons of textile waste is produced across the world every year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.

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An NBA board game is bringing math practice to students this summer

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An NBA board game is bringing math practice to students this summer

Dozens of Indiana students tipped-off summer at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, playing a board game that builds math skills through real player statistics.

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Sculpture of Ryan White unveiled at Indiana Memorial Union

White was an Indiana teenager who became a national advocate for AIDS education and anti-discrimination efforts.

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AES Indiana customers will see a temporary increase in bills this summer

AES said that the change — which will impact customers bills between June and August 2026 — is due to increased winter fuel costs.

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Indianapolis homeowners and educators split over new property tax plan for IPS, charter schools

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Indianapolis homeowners and educators split over new property tax plan for IPS, charter schools

A mayor-appointed board is weighing how high to set a new property tax rate for IPS and Indianapolis charter schools, balancing educators who want more funding against taxpayers' concerns.

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Work requirements and Medicaid cuts, health experts worry changes will impact medically frail people

Seriously ill Hoosiers could have to prove they are unable to work under a new federal definition of work requirements put forward by the Trump Administration.

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Report: Indiana farmers lost $607M in exports during latest China trade dispute

The report from North Dakota State University found Indiana was among the states most affected by the trade dispute.

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Most K-12 teachers say AI's impact on education will eclipse the internet or computers

A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselves.

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