INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Purdue University Indianapolis has made several announcements that the school hopes will help increase the university’s footprint in the Circle City.
David Umulis, the senior vice provost for Purdue Indianapolis, said in Thursday night’s “UnPHILterred,” “We have current programs in engineering, technology and computer science in Indianapolis coming up in the fall. We have new programs in actuarial sciences, integrated business and engineering, the cornerstone liberal arts program, which is an integrated liberal arts program, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship certificate program, and several new master’s degree programs as well. We’re working on new programs, radio, pharmaceuticals, sports engineering, and excited about motorsports engineering coming online as a master’s program.”
The program announcement comes after the school announced it’s new Academic Success Building in Indianapolis, a 248,000-square-foot building to be located near the intersection of West and Michigan streets.
“It’s going to be the beating heart of our press here, be kind of the hub for the spoke as our students go out into the city. And it’s a place where they can have living, dining, study spaces, classroom rooms, classrooms that are flexible and for the future, maker spaces, chemistry labs. It’s really a comprehensive building. Importantly, in the design, we’re also very cognizant of our neighbors. This to be something that is used by the community, so something to have it be open and accessible, to promote overall opportunities for native and growth in Indianapolis.”
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Purdue Indianapolis is in the midst of its second semester after being a part of Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis for more than 50 years, and prides itself on being an extension of its primary West Lafayette location.
“So right now, we have eight round-trip motorcoaches, connects to north and south locations of Purdue University. This is in both Indianapolis and West Lafayette. And so students, staff, faculty, they’re going to serve, study and teach at both locations. Some stay at one location or serve at both. We have several faculty right now in math, engineering, physics, liberal arts that actually do teach in both and we have many that are assigned to Indianapolis.”
INDIANAPOLIS — A shooting that injured a woman at a hotel on Indianapolis’ south side Saturday night is under investigation.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said officers were called to the Motel 6 in the 4300 block of Southport Crossings Way just after 9:30 p.m. on a report of a person shot.
Arriving officers found a woman who had been shot. She was reported to be in stable condition.
Investigators believe there was an altercation between the woman and a man in a hotel room that led to shots being fired.
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No other information about the incident has been released by police.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis City-County Council president explains her desire for a data center moratorium.
Council President Maggie Lewis wants to put a pause on new data center developments. The proposal comes after months of public pressure from residents and environmental groups who say the city needs stronger rules before allowing more data centers. Now, Lewis says it’s time to hit pause while those questions are answered.
“I’m not saying that we’ll never have a new data center in our community. That’s not what this is about. I understand the importance of economic development in our community, but it is important that we hit pause, do that deep dive, and allow the community and the experts to have an honest conversation about the topic,” Lewis said.
Lewis says she isn’t trying to stop economic development. Instead, she says the city needs more time to fully understand what data centers could mean for Indianapolis before approving additional projects. Lewis says residents have raised questions about the potential impact on utilities, the environment and quality of life, and she believes those concerns deserve a more thorough public discussion before the city moves forward with additional developments.
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“The community really is feeling as if their voices haven’t been heard. I believe it’s important that we bring all the stakeholders to the table and have that honest dialogue,” Lewis said.
Councilman Ron Gibson, who supports bringing data centers to Indianapolis, and he says these projects can bring investment to neighborhoods when they’re built in the right locations.
“This land where they’re going to actually develop it has been vacant for more than 43 years,” Gibson said. “It’s zoned for industrial use. This is really going to enhance our neighborhood. It’s going to bring back life, create more businesses that want to move into our area, and create more opportunity.”
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One of the biggest concerns raised by opponents is whether increased demand for electricity and water could create additional costs for taxpayers.
“I believe strongly that the data centers must uphold total costs. I made sure the developer, in writing, is responsible for all utility costs, so none of that rolls over to constituents,” Gibson said.
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Across Indiana, at least 17 counties have approved temporary moratoriums on new data center developments. Marshall and Cass counties have gone even further, banning new facilities altogether.
The committee meeting begins Monday at 5:30 p.m. inside the City-County Building, where members will hold a public hearing on the proposed zoning rules and consider Lewis’ amendment for a temporary moratorium. If approved by the committee, the proposal would move to the full City-County Council for further consideration.
INDIANAPOLIS — An investigation is underway after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in downtown Indianapolis Saturday morning.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, at around 3:15 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of East Maryland and South Pennsylvania Streets after hearing a loud crash in the area.
Photo of IMPD investigating a hit-and-run crash in downtown Indianapolis on July 11, 2026, captured by a FOX59/CBS4 crew.
When officers arrived on scene, they were flagged down by several people stating a pedestrian had been struck. Officers located an adult female who had been on a scooter in the crosswalk of the intersection.
She was transported to an area hospital in critical condition but later died from her injuries, IMPD said.
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Investigators said the striking motorist did not stay on scene.
Police are encouraging those with information on the crash to contact Detective Adam Jones at (317) 327-3475 or call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-8477.
