SR 37 Project Complete as 141st Street Roundabout Opens
The State Road 37 project in Fishers reached the finish line May 26 with a grand opening of the roundabout at 141st Street and SR 37, featuring Governor Mike Braun, Mayor Scott Fadness, county officials and other dignitaries. The governor praised how Fishers carried out the plan, which took more than eight years. With work now complete at the 126th, 131st, 141st and 146th Street east-west corridors, SR 37 through Fishers is free of traffic obstructions. The next phase moves north to Noblesville, where city leaders are weighing how to redesign their stretch of SR 37.
Fishers Ranked No. 2 Best Place to Live in the Nation
The City of Fishers has again earned national recognition for quality of life, claiming the No. 2 spot on U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Places to Live rankings. Fishers also ranked No. 2 among Indiana communities, behind only Carmel.
U.S. News evaluated more than 850 cities nationwide, with 250 making the final list. The rankings weigh how well communities meet residents’ expectations across four categories: value, job market, desirability and quality of life.
Council Overhauls Rules for E-Bikes, Scooters and ‘E-Motos’
The Fishers City Council has approved a sweeping overhaul of the city’s regulations for bicycles, e-bikes, scooters and other motorized devices, consolidating them into a single ordinance aimed at improving safety on roads, sidewalks and trails. The ordinance sets updated definitions and operating rules for e-bicycles, e-scooters, mobility devices such as Segways and hoverboards, and electric dirt bikes or motorcycles termed “E-Motos.” After first-reading discussion, the council adopted amendments tightening restrictions on E-Motos, which are now prohibited on the Nickel Plate Trail, Geist Greenway Trail, all multi-use trails, sidewalks and bicycle lanes, and may operate only on roadways. Operators must be at least 15, carry identification, wear helmets, obey traffic laws and ride near the right edge of the roadway except when passing or turning left. Speed is capped at the posted limit or 35 mph, whichever is lower.
Community Survey Shows Residents Highly Satisfied
Results from the city’s 2026 Community Survey show residents remain highly satisfied with life in Fishers, citing strong marks for public safety, schools and city services. Nearly 3,000 residents participated, with 94 percent rating Fishers positively as a place to live and 99 percent reporting a positive overall quality of life. “These results reflect a community that is moving forward together,” Mayor Scott Fadness said. “As a mayor, there’s nothing more fulfilling than to see survey results with overwhelmingly high numbers in support of everything from city services to quality-of-life amenities.”
Golf Carts Allowed on Neighborhood Streets — But Only Under Strict Rules
As warm weather returns, residents are seeing more golf carts in their neighborhoods, but the city’s ordinance permits them only under limited conditions. Under Fishers City Code Section 94.02, golf carts may operate on city-maintained neighborhood streets only after the city determines they can be used safely, the homeowners association or developer holds a vote, at least 75 percent of all lot owners vote in favor, the result is certified to the city, and city-approved signs are posted designating where they are allowed.
Riverside Math Teacher Named District Teacher of the Year
On May 21, Hamilton Southeastern Schools officials gathered at Riverside Junior High School to honor Jordan Teeple, a mathematics teacher named the 2025-26 HSE Teacher of the Year during a surprise ceremony attended by students, family, administrators and district leaders. Teeple has taught in HSE Schools for a decade, but his influence reaches beyond the classroom. He serves on Riverside’s School Improvement Plan leadership team, co-sponsors the Student Council, coordinates the annual Camp Tecumseh program and supports a range of student activities.
School Board Approves New Teacher Evaluation System
Recent controversy over Reduction in Force (RIF) notices in Hamilton Southeastern Schools has renewed attention on how teachers are evaluated — a critical factor under Indiana law when staffing cuts are necessary. After several months of work, an internal committee of administrators and teachers produced a new system, which the school board unanimously approved. Administrators say it simplifies the process while placing greater emphasis on classroom instruction and professional practice.
Dixon’s Primary Win All But Secures Sheriff’s Office
Republican voters in Hamilton County have effectively chosen their next sheriff. With no Democrat filing for November, Dustin Dixon’s GOP primary victory Tuesday all but assures he will become the next Hamilton County Sheriff. Dixon captured more than 62 percent of the vote, defeating John Lowes, who finished with about 37 percent. The race drew considerable local attention: Dixon was backed by former Hamilton County Sheriff and Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter, while Lowes earned the endorsement of incumbent Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush.
