Purdue moves into Elite Eight with last-second victory over Texas
Purdue University is one victory away from playing in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four in Indianapolis.
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Tamika Catchings embraces new WNBA spotlight as USA Network commentator
The Indiana Fever great is looking forward to calling games for USA Network, which signed a multiyear deal with the WNBA that will run through 2036.
Indy-area homebuilders see February dip in permit applications
The slowdown in applications for new homes came after two months of increases, according to the latest statistics from the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.
Butler brings back former player Ronald Nored to coach the Bulldogs
Nored started at point guard for Butler when the Bulldogs made consecutive NCAA championship game appearances in 2010 and 2011.
New pro football team to make Grand Park its home
The Indianapolis Capitols are part of the new Continental Football League, a developmental professional outdoor league that plans to begin playing games this summer.
FCC green lights merger of TV station rivals; local station will be divested
As part of the merger, Nexstar is expected to divest six TV stations, including one in Indianapolis.
Central Indiana existing-home market ekes out February sales gain
Sales of existing homes in central Indiana bounced back from a frigid January to post a modest increase in February, according to the latest data from the MIBOR Realtor Association.
Longtime GM of JW Marriott Indianapolis handing over the keys
Phil Ray, whose tenure at the largest hotel in Indianapolis include hosting 26 college basketball teams during the pandemic, plans to end his 41-year career in the hospitality industry this spring.
IU’s Curt Cignetti to drive pace car at Indy 500
The national championship-winning coach is set to drive the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X to lead the May 24 race.
Logistics firm closing Plainfield plant, ending 65 jobs
The company told the Indiana Department of Workforce Development that its Plainfield facility is expected to close by May 31.
Fishers to spend $3.6M to expand, improve high school athletic fields
The agreement between Fishers and Hamilton Southeastern Schools calls for the creation of a city and district athletic director position.
Greenwood Park Mall adding several stores, eateries to tenant mix
Two apparel stores and several restaurants and businesses are slated to open or have opened at Greenwood Park Mall, owner Simon Property Group announced Monday.
4 Indy-area Fazoli’s restaurants shut down in wake of parent’s bankruptcy
The closures affected three locations of the Italian fast-food chain in Indianapolis and one in Carmel.
Westfield chooses potential developer for Grand Park District ice hockey facility
Westfield officials expect the proposed ice hockey arena to help turn the Grand Park area into a year-round hub of entertainment and recreational activity that would thrive outside of the soccer and baseball seasons.
Indy-area homebuilders see modest rise in permit applications
After homebuilders held the line in 2025, the increase in January could indicate that central Indiana is weathering the financial headwinds hampering the national market.
Developer seeks to build 300 apartments, 25 townhomes in Westfield
The $80 million project would be developed on a 16.5-acre site along the Midland Trace Trail and include 27,000 square feet of commercial space.
New pro football league adds Indianapolis team
The new league is a revival of sorts of the Continental Football League that operated from 1965 through 1969 and included an Indianapolis team.
Westfield sets construction schedule for Park Street project
The two-phase redevelopment project involves transforming Park Street between Poplar Street (Westfield Boulevard) and Mill Street into a pedestrian-friendly corridor.
Chicago Bears affirm interest in Hammond as House considers amended stadium bill
In a statement released Thursday morning, the Bears said they are “committed” to continuing their exploration of a targeted development site near Hammond.
Indianapolis Zoo chief Shumaker on leave of absence
Rob Shumaker joined the zoo in 2010 and was named president and CEO in 2020.