Jay Huff! The only Pacer to play all 82 games this season, by the way.

Tyrese Haliburton's making big progress toward his return 👀

Michigan City landed $1.3 billion in investment last year Michigan City brought in an estimated $1.3 billion in capital investment last year, according to the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City's annual report.

Michigan City landed $1.3 billion in investment last year
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Penalties stack up as AI spreads through the legal system Early scandals have not slowed lawyers' adoption of AI tools, even as court sanctions over fake legal briefs continue to rise.

Early scandals have not slowed lawyers' adoption of AI tools, even as court sanctions over fake legal briefs continue to rise. n.pr/4drIaT4

Boutique bourbon construction project in KY hit with lawsuit, $1.2m+ in liens A high-profile boutique whiskey label had planned to open its first tasting room last fall, but it’s now on hold for new financing.

A high-profile boutique whiskey label had planned to open its first tasting room last fall, but it’s now on hold for new financing.

Judge Halts Construction of Trump’s White House Ballroom Decision is a setback for the president’s project, which was challenged by preservationists.

A judge halted construction of President Trump’s White House ballroom.

Carmel construction workers preach caution amid project ramp-ups While construction can be frustrating for drivers, it can be dangerous for those doing the work when drivers do not slow down, stay off their phones, and move over.

Public works officials and construction crews are asking drivers to put down their phones, reduce their speed and move over to keep everyone safe.

The Chicago Bears are searching for a new home—and it could wind up across the border in an entirely new state. 🔗 on.wsj.com/4c8WXAJ

Season. Saving. Shot.

Hammond and Arlington Heights mayors say Bears may announce Northwest Indiana stadium this spring if Illinois lawmakers don't act soon The mayors of Arlington Heights and Hammond say the Chicago Bears may soon announce a stadium in Northwest Indiana if Illinois lawmakers do not act fast.

Hammond and Arlington Heights mayors say Bears may announce Northwest Indiana stadium this spring if Illinois lawmakers don't act soon
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83 POINTS!

Heat star Bam Adebayo has passed Kobe Bryant for the second-most points in a game in NBA history.

But hear me out: If there was any witness that forced the attorneys to only depose them at night, or on a weekend, or on a holiday, all under the guise of being too busy during normal days/hours…it would be a doctor.

Shingles
Covington, IN

Amid Trump crackdown on Chinese students, one US university appears to block them altogether Purdue says no ban on Chinese students exists, but reportedly rescinded dozens of offers after warnings from legislators

Worth keeping an eye on the status of that long-time tuition freeze for in-state students. That may reveal the true economic impact of decreased enrollment of international students.
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Hammond named Indiana’s pick for Chicago Bears stadium. 'Good day for NWI' If the Chicago Bears decide to relocate to Indiana, Hammond would be the only city eligible for state-backed stadium construction under legislation approved Thursday.

If the Chicago Bears decide to relocate to Indiana, Hammond would be the only city eligible for state-backed stadium construction under legislation approved Thursday.

Render of Building at 501 Indiana Avenue

The last piece of structural steel was felled from the old Indiana Eye Care Center today, clearing the way for the new mixed-use building at 501 Indiana Avenue. The building will add 263 apartments and retail space along the Canal.

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#LegalEthics Tidbit: It took you HOW long to find those hallucinated citations?

In a construction dispute in IN, plaintiffs accused defendants of “improper and misleading citations to the record and legal authority” generated by #AI and asked the Court for... (cont.)

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#lawsky #law

Carmel's Range Line Road to get safety and accessibility boost Carmel's Range Line Road will see safety and accessibility improvements with a new multi-use path and parking spots. Project completion in 2026.

The city of Carmel will begin a series of improvements on Rangeline Road this spring, featuring a new multi-use path and more than a dozen on-street parking spots. https://tinyurl.com/3fapzefd 

Meta breaks ground on $10B data center campus in Lebanon Governor Mike Braun joined Meta executives Wednesday as the company broke ground on a more than $10 billion data center campus at the LEAP Innovation and Research District in Lebanon.

Governor Mike Braun joined Meta executives Wednesday as the company broke ground on a more than $10 billion data center campus at the LEAP Innovation and Research District in Lebanon.

Making his 4th NBA All-Star appearance... Pascal Siakam of the Pacers.

Drafted as the 27th pick in 2016 out of New Mexico State, Siakam is averaging 23.8 PPG, 6.9 RPG and 4.0 APG for the Pacers this season.

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The Indiana Senate has advanced legislation to create a state-run stadium authority that could finance and build a National Football League stadium in northwest Indiana, in an effort to attract the Chicago Bears. https://tinyurl.com/htdc3mka

Same. I left for college with prepaid calling cards with 90 to 120 minutes on each. By end of college I switched over to my first very bulky cell phone where I paid for a plan with very limited “peak time” minutes but free nights and weekends. Meaning I only called home on the weekend.

Absolutely wild

SoLa developers still looking to build Marriott Renaissance hotel in Michigan City, finalize financing for housing YAB Development said it hopes to build the hotel while trying to find the additional financiers for the rest of the project.

YAB Development said it hopes to build the hotel while trying to find the additional financiers for the rest of the project.

Colts GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen will return for the 2026 season, per sources. Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon will speak to the media tomorrow. A tumultuous season in Indy. But enough reasons to run it back and see more.

Michigan City refuses deadline extension for $305 million SoLa development, saying project hasn't lined up financing Michigan City refused another deadline extension for the $305 million SoLa development, saying project hasn't lined up financing after five years. The developer still hopes to move forward next year.

Michigan City refused another deadline extension for the $305 million SoLa development, saying project hasn't lined up financing after five years. The developer still hopes to move forward next year.

The Chicago Bears are threatening to move to Northwest Indiana over state leaders' inaction on financial aid for the team's planned Arlington Heights stadium.
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BlueOval SK in Kentucky will lay off entire workforce as Ford announces restructuring Ford will turn the BlueOval SK factory in Glendale into a battery-storage business for customers such as utilities, wind and solar developers, and massive data centers.

The entire workforce at the BlueOval SK (BOSK) electric vehicle battery park in Hardin County is being laid off as Ford announces a major restructuring.

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Ford to convert KY battery plant for energy storage business, reportedly laying off 1,500 workers • Kentucky Lantern Ford Motor Co. will lay off about 1,500 workers as it converts a Hardin Co. plant from making EV batteries to making batteries for energy storage.

Ford to convert KY battery plant for energy storage business, reportedly laying off 1,500 workers
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Retro-futuristic landmark House of Tomorrow unwrapped and again under glass for first time in more than a decade The House of Tomorrow in the Indiana Dunes National Park is now under glass after being restored to a condition it was last in back in 1934.

"It has not looked like this since 1934."
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