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In today's newsletter:

  • How Lego robotics is reshaping junior high classrooms in Fishers
  • Could emotional spending push you toward risky loans in Fishers?
  • How a regional gun task force is keeping Fishers streets safer

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 39 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Very windy; occasional rain, temps: high: 52, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Windy and very cold, with a high of 26 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hamilton Southeastern partners with Lego Foundation for new robotics elective (fox59.com) — Hamilton Southeastern junior highs in Fishers now offer a Lego-based robotics elective that blends familiar bricks with coding to build problem-solving skills. Seventh and eighth graders at Riverside, Hamilton Southeastern, Fishers, and Fall Creek junior highs are creating passion projects like robotic dogs and Rubik’s Cube solvers, with advanced robotics launching next semester.
   

2. The Role of Emotional Spending in Your Financial Health (speedwaymedia.com) — If you’ve ever felt tempted to grab a quick title loan in Fishers when bills stack up, this piece explains how emotions can quietly push you toward those high-interest choices. It breaks down common emotional spending triggers and offers practical habits and coping strategies to protect your budget and long-term financial health.
   

3. Central Indiana task force touts strides in gun violence reduction (wishtv.com) — Fishers residents are seeing safety benefits from a regional gun-crime task force that includes the Fishers Police Department and has seized hundreds of illegal firearms and machine-gun devices this year. Local Chief Ed Gebhart credits close collaboration with other agencies for preventing additional shootings in Fishers and across central Indiana, with plans to intensify efforts against violent offenders in 2026.
   

4. Indiana migration balanced for second year in a row (wrtv.com) — New statewide moving data released from Fishers shows Indiana attracting nearly as many new residents as those leaving, with 54% of tracked moves inbound this year. Experts say job opportunities, relatively affordable housing, and growing central Indiana employers are driving the trend, especially in fast-growing counties just north and east of Indianapolis.
   

5. Cadillac Will Use The 2026 Super Bowl To Make Some Big Reveals (slashgear.com) — Fishers gets a shout-out as one of Cadillac’s new Formula 1 facilities, alongside Charlotte and the U.K.’s Silverstone, as the brand ramps up for its 2026 debut. The team will unveil its first F1 livery during the 2026 Super Bowl and begin testing soon after under new engine rules.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our Gray Dog Jazzy Girl escaped with her leash attached when her mom slipped on the ice while walking her.
    She is chipped, is wearing a pink collar, and her leash is attached to a pinch collar. Please call (317) 654-6556 if you find her Neil Johnson @ @ (Nextdoor Sandstone Subdivisions)
  • I was almost the victim of a scam on this site, please be extra cautious when selling items!
    “Buyer” was going to pay Zelle but fake Zelle started asking suspicious questions, so I hung up! (Nextdoor Fishers East)
  • Target posted a job opening for General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment (T1350) in Fishers. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Fishers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fishers here.

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