Alexandria Burris

1 week ago | indystar.com | Alexandria Burris

The Indiana man accused of operating a Ponzi scheme sent tens of thousands of dollars to a handful of creditors as other unpaid investors sought to force him into bankruptcy. Four individuals have refused to return money, according to adversary proceedings filed on behalf of a court-appointed bankruptcy trustee. Former Pickleball Rocks founder agrees to waive ability to discharge his debt in bankruptcy case.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Alexandria Burris

As he was faced with a growing chorus of complaints from unpaid investors, embattled Indiana pickleball entrepreneur Rodney Grubbs wired money to a select group of creditors in late 2023. From October through December that year, Grubbs sent payments totaling more than $80,000 to assuage investors in Indiana, Ohio, Florida and North Carolina.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Domenica Bongiovanni |Alexandria Burris |Tony Cook |Alysa Guffey |Bradley Hohulin |Shari Rudavsky

Welcome to our annual Indy 500 fun report — basically, coverage of everything but the actual cars running on the track. If race updates are what you're looking for, you can find all that and more at IndyStar Sports. Good morning race fans! That 6 a.m. cannon has sounded and the fireworks have boomed, waking up the town of Speedway as people filter in to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. If you're feeling groggy this morning, the crisp temperatures should help you perk up and prepare to party.

1 month ago | indystar.com | Alexandria Burris

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration confirmed to IndyStar that it has awarded PCG-Indiana Inc. a 3-year contract, estimated at more than $19 million, for the firm to staff and operate Adult Protective Services starting July 1. An award letter released April 30 greenlighted contract negotiations with the company. The contract could contain an option for the state to add three one-year extensions, potentially lengthening the deal to six years.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Alexandria Burris

Antisemitism spiked across Indiana and the nation last year, spurring local Jewish community leaders and organizations to issue a call to action for Hoosiers of all faiths to stand against anti-Jewish hate and bigotry. The 2024 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, released by the Anti-Defamation League, found 142 documented acts of harassment and vandalism in Indiana last year — a 140% increase year over year and more than four times what was reported three years ago.