AGP Executive Report

Indiana Football: No. 5 Indiana lost 19-15 to No. 4 Ohio State in Bloomington, snapping the Hoosiers’ 22-game winning streak. Nick Marsh’s potential go-ahead touchdown was ruled out of bounds, while Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin left with an injury and is expected to miss several weeks. College Football: Indiana’s defeat was part of a historic Saturday: five of the AP’s top eight teams lost, including No. 2 Notre Dame to BYU and No. 1 Georgia to Auburn. Indiana Politics: A poll gives Democrat Beau Bayh an advantage in the state’s secretary of state race as Election Day nears. No Kings rallies in South Bend and outside the governor’s residence urged Hoosiers to vote early. State Services: Gov. Mike Braun announced a new facility for people with disabilities in southwest Indiana and low-interest loans to help residents recover from June’s severe storms.

Big Ten Showdown: No. 5 Indiana hosted No. 4 Ohio State in Memorial Stadium’s first top-five matchup, a high-stakes rematch of last year’s conference title game. Bloomington fans packed the streets before kickoff; the supplied coverage had no final score. Indiana Politics: New polling points to voter dissatisfaction with Gov. Mike Braun and President Donald Trump, with one in four Hoosiers naming government corruption as a top concern. Secretary of State candidate Greg Ballard is suing the state Election Commission to compel action on complaints. Business and Energy: NiSource and Microsoft signed a 20-year power agreement for a data center campus in northern Indiana, underscoring the growing energy demands tied to the projects. Storm Recovery: Gov. Braun announced low-interest loans for Indiana residents and businesses affected by June’s severe weather. Small Business Administration disaster loans are also available to storm survivors. Weekend Weather: A chilly Saturday is expected to give way to widespread frost overnight.

Big Ten Showdown: No. 5 Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State at noon Saturday in Bloomington in a top-five rematch of last season’s championship game. The undefeated Hoosiers will play the first top-five matchup at Memorial Stadium; Fox will air the game. Hoosier Sports: Indiana men’s soccer lost 1-0 to Rutgers, ending its 13-match unbeaten run. The women’s team fell 2-0 to No. 5 Michigan State, while volleyball dropped a five-set match to No. 11 Oregon for its third straight loss. Campus Safety: More than 50 IU students and Bloomington residents rallied Friday against sexual violence on campus. IU Police reported 17 sexual-violence reports this semester. Evansville: A 58-year-old woman previously convicted of reckless homicide is charged with driving while intoxicated after deputies found her parked in the street; a breath test registered 0.228, nearly three times the legal limit. Storm Recovery: Federal disaster loans are available to Indiana residents and businesses affected by June’s severe storms.

Big Ten Showdown: No. 5 Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State Saturday in Bloomington, a top-five rematch of last year’s Big Ten title game, which the Hoosiers won 13-10. The defending national champions enter undefeated, with a playoff-level test at Memorial Stadium. Data Center Debate: Opposition to data centers is emerging as a campaign issue in Indiana House races, while a new poll finds Hoosiers also wary of the projects. Medicaid Changes: State officials estimate about 58,000 Hoosiers could lose coverage when new work requirements begin in January; advocates are urging enrollees to prepare. Judicial Accountability: Indiana’s judicial conduct commission has charged Porter Superior Court Judge Christopher Buckley, alleging he drove while intoxicated and sought preferential treatment from police.

Hoosier Football: No. 5 Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State Saturday in Bloomington for the first top-five matchup at Memorial Stadium, with the undefeated Hoosiers looking to extend their historic run. Public Safety: Two people were killed and one injured in a crash involving two semitrailers on I-65 in White County. Health: Indiana health officials reported new measles cases in Adams County as cases continue to rise in northeast Indiana. On the Ballot: Hoosiers will choose a new secretary of state and weigh statewide ballot questions, including a proposed constitutional amendment on bail. Death Penalty: Some Indiana lawmakers are asking Gov. Mike Braun to pause executions ahead of a Nov. 5 lethal injection; the father of the two children killed in the case has also urged clemency. Energy and Data Centers: State regulators approved a major AES Indiana project to support Google’s planned Monrovia data center, renewing questions about who pays for the power infrastructure.

Indiana Fever: Star forward Aliyah Boston had surgery Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus in her right knee. She’ll begin rehabilitation, but the team has not given a recovery timeline. Election 2026: Early voting is underway in Marion County, with the City-County Building the only site open until Oct. 24. Voters will also decide whether judges can deny bail to some defendants deemed a public safety risk. Hoosier Football: No. 5 Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State Saturday in a top-five Big Ten showdown with major playoff stakes. Energy & Data Centers: State regulators approved AES Indiana upgrades tied to Google’s Monrovia data center, including solar, storage and transmission projects. A new poll found Hoosiers broadly disapprove of data centers. Farm Safety: A Purdue report found 17 farm-related deaths in Indiana last year, including five in northeast counties.

I-65 Crash: Two people were killed and a third injured when a semi crossed the median and collided with another truck in White County; the crash is under investigation. Hoosier Football: No. 5 Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State Saturday in a top-five showdown, fresh off a comeback win over Nebraska. Parks: McCormick’s Creek State Park plans a new campground with 192 full-hookup sites and 32 primitive sites, rebuilding after the 2023 tornado. Energy and Data Centers: Indiana regulators approved a major AES Indiana solar, storage and transmission project to serve Google’s planned Monrovia data center, as debate over data-center costs and impacts grows. School Safety: The state is setting up a $1 million anonymous tip line for K-12 schools, while advocates say reporting tools must be backed by a culture that takes concerns seriously. Storm Aid: Hoosiers affected by August storms have until Oct. 25 to apply for FEMA assistance.

Top-5 Showdown: No. 5 Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State in a major Big Ten rematch Saturday, with ticket prices soaring as the unbeaten Hoosiers look to extend their streak. Public Safety: Measles cases are growing in Northeast Indiana, with Wayne County accounting for 27% of the state’s cases. Indiana has also launched its first statewide tip line for K-12 schools. Local Government: Allen County council members are split over a $49 million unified fire and EMS budget, with a vote due Oct. 19 and the district set to begin in January. Business & Energy: Batesville medical-device maker Med-Mizer plans a $7 million expansion that could add 73 jobs; Indiana also approved a $737 million grid plan to power Google’s data center. Courts: A Syracuse man is accused of fabricating an accident claim to divert nearly $950,000 from his insurance-company employer. The company says it recovered the money. Death Penalty: Attorneys for Indiana death-row inmate Jeffrey Weisheit are seeking to delay his planned November execution to obtain brain scans.

BMV: Indiana’s popular blackout license plates have topped 380,000 sales, generating $12.9 million for the agency’s modernization plan. State police say the plates are no harder for cameras to read. Bloomington Case: Two parents face felony neglect charges after their 14-year-old daughter died in July 2025. Court filings allege she was confined to her room and denied adequate food; the allegations have not been proven in court. Storm Recovery: Hoosiers in eligible counties have until Oct. 25 to apply for FEMA assistance tied to August storms. Election 2026: Candidates for Indiana secretary of state are outlining plans on elections and business services as the November vote nears. Hoosier Football: No. 5 Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State Saturday in a top-five showdown, with the unbeaten teams putting their winning streaks on the line.

Hoosiers Showdown: No. 5 Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State on Saturday in a top-five matchup. Coach Curt Cignetti says stopping Buckeyes receiver Jeremiah Smith will be a major challenge. Indianapolis Crime: Andrew Whitaker Jr. was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material and ordered to pay about $47,500 to 15 victims. He was on supervised release for a similar conviction. Power Outage: An outage left about 17,000 Indianapolis customers without electricity, including residents on the near east side. Jobs and Trade: Med-Mizer plans a $9 million expansion in Batesville that could add 73 jobs. Indiana’s commerce secretary is also heading to Japan to strengthen business ties; Japanese companies have invested more than $10 billion in the state since 2005. Election Watch: All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested, and the race for secretary of state is heating up ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton returned to game action in preseason after tearing his Achilles in the 2025 NBA Finals, playing seven minutes in Iowa.

Hoosiers Football: Indiana moved to No. 5 in the AP poll after its comeback win over Nebraska. The unbeaten Hoosiers now host No. 4 Ohio State in a top-five showdown Saturday at noon. Health Coverage: Starting Jan. 1, some Healthy Indiana Plan members will face more frequent eligibility checks and new work, school or community participation requirements. Officials warn missed notices could put coverage at risk. Indianapolis Growth: The 38-story, 800-room Signia hotel is scheduled to finish Dec. 9, anchoring a $710 million expansion of the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. Campus Surveillance: IU Bloomington student groups are pressing the university police to cancel contracts for Flock license-plate cameras; public records indicate at least five were purchased. High School Sports: The IHSAA released football sectional assignments for games beginning Oct. 23, while marching bands from Angola, DeKalb and Garrett advanced to state semi-finals. Indiana Politics: All nine congressional seats are contested this fall, with candidates campaigning under the current district map.

Hoosier Football: Indiana climbed to No. 5 in the AP poll after its comeback win over Nebraska. The undefeated Hoosiers now host No. 4 Ohio State in a top-five showdown. Border Deployment: About 125 Indiana National Guard members from Plymouth are heading to Texas for nearly a year to support the U.S.-Mexico border mission. Health: Allen County confirmed measles in an unvaccinated minor and warned that Fort Wayne Zoo visitors may have been exposed. Medicaid: Indiana estimates 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan members aren’t yet meeting work rules set to take effect Jan. 1, putting their coverage at risk. Election 2026: All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested, with candidates debating health care, household costs and federal spending. Data Centers: Indiana approved an AES plan to power Google’s data center in Monrovia.

BMV Accountability: Indiana’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles earned the nation’s highest average Google rating for its branches, but data-sharing concerns continue to cloud the agency’s progress. High School Football: The IHSAA released statewide sectional pairings; classes 1A–4A start Oct. 23, with 5A and 6A beginning Oct. 30. Hoosiers Football: Indiana rose to No. 5 in the AP poll after rallying past Nebraska, 20-17, and now faces No. 4 Ohio State. College Basketball: IU opened its exhibition season with a 96-68 win over Butler, dominating the boards 53-33. Women’s Soccer: Indiana came back from two goals down to draw USC 2-2, but the result leaves its Big Ten postseason hopes precarious. State Elections: Five candidates are vying for Indiana secretary of state, with debates highlighting noncitizen voting and a proposed spending audit.

Hoosiers Rally: No. 7 Indiana erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat previously unbeaten Nebraska 20-17, extending its winning streak to 22 games. Nick Marsh caught two long touchdowns, and the 6-0 Hoosiers now turn to a home showdown with Ohio State. State Policy: Indiana estimates about 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan members aren’t meeting Medicaid work requirements that take effect Jan. 1, putting their coverage at risk. Voters are also being asked to weigh a proposed constitutional amendment on bail. Jobs and Business: Nucor plans a $105 million expansion at its Crawfordsville manufacturing operations, with up to 100 new jobs. Boilermakers: Purdue beat Minnesota 41-13 as Fame Ijeboi rushed for a career-high 195 yards and three touchdowns.

Hoosier Football: No. 7 Indiana rallied from a 17-6 fourth-quarter deficit to beat Nebraska 20-17, staying unbeaten as Josh Hoover and Nick Marsh connected for two long touchdowns. Purdue also scored a Big Ten win, routing Minnesota 41-13. Jobs and Economy: Nucor plans a $105 million Crawfordsville expansion expected to add 100 jobs, while Gov. Mike Braun announced a strategy to grow Indiana’s sports economy. Education and Careers: Indiana launched an online hub to help schools and employers build work-based learning programs under the state’s new high school diploma requirements. Election 2026: Indiana secretary of state candidates clashed over noncitizen voting and spending audits as early voting got underway. Local Government: Paoli approved up to $21,450 in wastewater plant repairs and grants for a hotel restoration and a children’s crisis center.

Hoosiers on the Road: No. 7 Indiana, unbeaten at 5-0, visits undefeated Nebraska today in a major Big Ten test before next week’s Ohio State matchup. Election 2026: All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested, while secretary of state candidates clashed over election security, noncitizen voting and spending oversight. Early voting is underway. Medicaid: State estimates say 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan members aren’t meeting work rules that take effect Jan. 1, putting their coverage at risk. Jobs and Growth: Nucor plans a $105 million Crawfordsville expansion that could add up to 100 jobs. Gov. Mike Braun is also promoting sports-related investment, an industry he says supports more than 90,000 Hoosier jobs. Storm Recovery: FEMA continues aid for Indiana residents affected by August storms and warns survivors to watch for assistance scams.