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Indiana, Eli Lilly to partner to bring nuclear power to the state

Nuclear is seen as key to AI energy needs, but it's years away from large-scale viability.

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Indiana is banking its energy future on nuclear power, and the state&#x27;s most influential company is joining the effort.Why it matters: As a round-the-clock, no-emissions energy source, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nuclear power is seen as critical" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/31/nuclear-reactor-plants-new-build-ai?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_campaign=editorial&amp;utm_medium=owned_social&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawROFn1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF4Qk5ueDhpNFJOQ0treEV0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHg4KhfyxbAIUlsJjitGelGMPjsv776jQnqoCpjrcCNrc43qXvU5LXYOXtYcT_aem_kAW53KdKg1xz5iXdtE1XkA" data-vars-content-id="99df580d-4370-4e1f-9081-e6224ef87fbd" data-vars-headline="Indiana, Eli Lilly to partner to bring nuclear power to the state" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/31/nuclear-reactor-plants-new-build-ai?utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_campaign=editorial&amp;utm_medium=owned_social&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawROFn1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF4Qk5ueDhpNFJOQ0treEV0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHg4KhfyxbAIUlsJjitGelGMPjsv776jQnqoCpjrcCNrc43qXvU5LXYOXtYcT_aem_kAW53KdKg1xz5iXdtE1XkA" target="_self">nuclear power is seen as critical</a> to meeting AI data centers&#x27; massive electricity needs.

'Burb Bites: BRICS co-owner plans Boone County market

A Broad Ripple Ice Cream Station co-owner details her northern expansion for the Whitestown Town Council.

The week&#x27;s news from around the region includes a planned development in Boone County, more road construction in HamCo and the end of an eight decade drive-in era.🍨 The co-owner of Broad Ripple Ice Cream Station is planning to open an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ice cream parlor and marketplace" data-vars-click-url="https://whitestown.in.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PC26-001-ZMC-Craft-Marketplace.pdf" data-vars-content-id="ccd43cd3-f19c-4906-8e00-2efe29cfc2f8" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: BRICS co-owner plans Boone County market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://whitestown.in.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PC26-001-ZMC-Craft-Marketplace.pdf" target="_blank">ice cream parlor and marketplace</a> in Whitestown after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="getting zoning approval Wednesday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/live/0qUDgX8vudw" data-vars-content-id="ccd43cd3-f19c-4906-8e00-2efe29cfc2f8" data-vars-headline="&#x27;Burb Bites: BRICS co-owner plans Boone County market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/live/0qUDgX8vudw" target="_blank">getting zoning approval Wednesday</a> from the town council.

Indiana small businesses see growth as nationwide optimism falls

The national economy is signaling growing unease over rising inflation and the Iran war.

Indiana leaders are celebrating a strong start to 2026 for local entrepreneurs, even as economic stress weighs on small-business owners across the country.Why it matters: Falling optimism scores nationwide signal growing unease over rising inflation and the war in Iran, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

More Hoosier girls are playing flag football as pro league assembles

Indiana is one of the states bringing more women and girls to the gridiron.

Girls flag football is growing rapidly across the U.S. — and Indiana is contributing to its rise.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sport&#x27;s expansion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/03/17/more-women-are-playing-football" data-vars-content-id="14ffd165-a9a7-4fa3-b268-430a2b96e7a7" data-vars-headline="More Hoosier girls are playing flag football as pro league assembles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/03/17/more-women-are-playing-football" target="_self">sport&#x27;s expansion</a> across high school, college and pro levels creates new pathways for female athletes.

Indianapolis weekend events: State fair, vintage market and more

It's the last weekend of the fair and the Colts are back in preseason action.

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It&#x27;s the final weekend of the Indiana State Fair.Why it matters: It&#x27;s your last chance at a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bratzilla" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/08/12/meaty-monday-indiana-state-fair-meat-sweats" data-vars-content-id="c4719dcd-c5c8-4a8c-9085-19629ce1c0de" data-vars-headline="Indianapolis weekend events: State fair, vintage market and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/08/12/meaty-monday-indiana-state-fair-meat-sweats" target="_self">Bratzilla</a> until next year.

Lamp competition gets ugly at Indiana State Fair

This year's 14 entries were "travesties," according to the judge.

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One entry was described as &quot;functional, if disproportionate&quot; and casting &quot;a bilious tint&quot; — and that&#x27;s only an honorable mention winner in the Indiana State Fair&#x27;s ugly lamp contest.Details: For at least the last two decades, Hoosiers have competed to own the state&#x27;s ugliest table lamp.