Visit Indy prepared to welcome tens of thousands for Final Four
The downtown La Quinta Inn on East Washington Street is advertising rooms at $609 per night for the weekend, and the Sleep Inn and Suites near 16 Tech has rooms at $814 per night.
Mickey Shuey
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Photo gallery: Court for 2026 Final Four installed at Lucas Oil Stadium
Workers began installing the court and other components needed for the Final Four inside Lucas Oil Stadium early Friday.
Indy keeps elevating Final Four experience
The NCAA has found ways to add to the Final Four during each of its eight previous stops in Indianapolis.
Speedway set to take action on stalled hotel project, puts eminent domain back on table
A proposed resolution could mean eminent domain for the long-delayed development but prioritizes negotiations with the property’s owner, town officials told IBJ on Friday.
Longtime construction leader Phil Kenney dies at 65
Kenney was president of the area’s largest construction firm, F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. Inc., from 2001 until his retirement in 2025.
Clark Foundation, Lilly to partner on new downtown basketball court
Plans call for the basketball court to be open to the public as part of a pocket park concept that will include some new trees and other landscaping.
Splenda manufacturer eyes $91M in upgrades to Indianapolis operations
Carmel-based Heartland Food Products Group plans to construct a new building and add the newly acquired Splenda brand to its product manufacturing operations in Indianapolis.
Sheridan adventure park inks partnership with Westfield’s Droplight Grand Park
Skylake is scheduled to open this summer, starting with its water attractions that include a 6-acre manmade lake, water slides, cabanas and a floating obstacle course. Other components like its high ropes course and a year-round tubing hill are expected to roll out later.
Lilly spending $1.8B to update Indianapolis manufacturing operations
The Lilly Technology Center investment includes expanding existing capabilities and the establishment of new production lines.
Buckingham planning four-floor, $11M office building across from Central Library
Rdoor Housing Corp. is expected to be the primary tenant for the structure at 817 N. Pennsylvania St., which also would have a street-level bank branch.
Simon family plans to combine S. Meridian St. buildings into single venue
The proposed redevelopment will mean the permanent closure of Bad Axe Throwing, which opened in 2017. The combined building is expected to feature a restaurant, bar and live music venue.
Butler’s Thad Matta announces retirement from coaching
Matta left Butler in 2001 to go to Xavier University and eventually went on to coach Ohio State University. He returned to Butler in 2022 and compiled a 63-69 record in four seasons.
IU launches umbrella group for real estate, research and life sciences work
IU Inc. was approved unanimously by the university’s board of trustees during its monthly meeting Friday in Indianapolis.
Airport adding two new concepts, culinary incubator to concession lineup
The incubator, which will be led by local chef Steve Oakley and located in the publicly-accessible Civic Plaza, is meant to provide rising culinary talent with mentorship, visibility and support to hone their work.
Lawmakers amend bill to tax nonprofit hospitals on nonmedical property
The amendment allows Indiana counties to benefit from property taxes on nonprofit hospital parcels that don’t have health care or revenue-generating purposes.
Indy stadium board distributes survey seeking feedback on Major League Soccer effort
Indianapolis has been in pursuit of an MLS club since April 2024, when Mayor Joe Hogsett announced the city’s intent to use the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport in a stadium and mixed-use district.
Businesses form new coalition in effort to prevent Indy heliport closure
Sunlight Coalition wants to convince the FAA to reverse its decision to allow the Indianapolis Airport Authority to close the heliport and sell the property to the city.
Large package of farmland hitting auction block near Lebanon’s LEAP District
The largely agricultural area has been in the spotlight for several years since state economic development officials began assembling thousands of acres of land for the district.
Coworking company COhatch says deal in place to stay at Circle Centre amid rent dispute
Hendricks Commercial Properties earlier this month sued Columbus, Ohio-based COhatch, claiming the firm has failed to pay nearly $180,000 in rent at its downtown Indianapolis location.
Simon Property Group’s investments pay off
The real estate investment trust bettered Wall Street expectations in 2025, thanks to increases in the rent it charges retailers and the increasing numbers of shoppers and higher sales figures across its 254 properties.