Indians shift lineup in front office with new CEO, general manager
Randy Lewandowski, who has been president and general manager of the Triple A Minor League baseball team since 2016, has been named president and CEO.
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ECLIPSE UPDATES: A photo gallery | Speedway, White River State Park draw crowds | Visitors travel far for eclipse
We’ve got reporters at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Franklin and at White River State Park checking out the eclipse festivities. Check back throughout the day for the latest.
Eclipse weather forecast UPDATE: Skies mostly clear in central Indiana
Clouds are forecast for much of the eclipse route through the United States, but they’ll probably be the high, thin variety in central Indiana, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
Pacers owner Herb Simon to be inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Simon, the longest-tenured team owner in NBA history, will be enshrined into the hall during festivities Aug. 16-17 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
U.S. secures $1.37M settlement for cleanup of toxic south-side commercial property
As part of the resolution, Arconic Corp., Navistar Inc., and Ford Motor Co., agreed to pay the federal government without admission of liability.
Semiconductor chip maker plans $3.9B plant, up to 800 jobs in Indiana
In return, the state is offering an incentive package of almost $700 million, making it the largest economic development deal in Indiana history.
Former Medicaid supervisor sentenced to 18 months in federal prison
Yolanda Brooks, 52, of Indianapolis was also ordered to serve three years on probation after her prison stay and pay $920,148.51 in restitution.
Indiana State’s run to title game makes NIT at Hinkle a hot ticket
Tickets for Thursday’s NIT championship game at Hinkle Fieldhouse are officially sold out but can be purchased on the secondary market at prices reaching more than $1,500.
Major economic development announcement set for Purdue
No specific details have been disclosed, but Gov. Eric Holcomb, Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) are expected to join Purdue President Mung Chiang for the announcement.
Felony charges filed against man over unpaid utilities at 4 apartment complexes
The charges are related to a high-profile case in which the landlord of the four affordable apartment properties in Indianapolis collected money from tenants but failed to pay Citizens Energy Group for services from October 2019 to April 2022.
UPDATE: Mayor decries youth access to guns after 7 wounded in downtown shooting
The violence took place near the intersection of Illinois and Maryland streets, in the vicinity of numerous restaurants and other businesses.
Zach Edey goes big, sends Purdue to first Final Four since 1980
Purdue fans were looking for history, and they got it. The Boilermakers will face 11th-seeded North Carolina State in the national semifinals in Phoenix on Saturday.
Area homebuilders continue to see surging demand
Applications for new home construction in central Indiana have risen on a year-over-year basis for eight straight months.
Former Carmel investment adviser sentenced to 4 years in $4.7M embezzlement scheme
Instead of investing his victim’s money, the plea agreement says, Christopher Turean spent it on gambling and paying down a home equity loan.
Pickleball chain plans five clubs in Indy area, starting with one on north side
Former Purdue University and NFL quarterback Drew Brees is heading up a partnership that plans to bring 30 The Picklr franchises to Indiana, Ohio and Michigan over the next three years.
Builder planning 417 new homes in Johnson County
Plans call for the 169-acre Sawyer Walk development along State Road 144 on the north side of Bargersville to have 273 single-family homes and 144 paired villas.
McLaren Racing extends Zak Brown’s contract as CEO through 2030
McLaren is the only team that competes in Formula 1, IndyCar, Formula E, Extreme E and esports.
Indiana Sen. Jean Breaux dies after long illness
Breaux, who died Wednesday, issued a statement Monday saying she wanted to “focus on enjoying the time I have left surrounded by my loved ones.”
Downtown Thai restaurant and jazz bar closing after 10 years in operation
Bangkok Restaurant & Bar, which regularly featured live musicians, opened in late 2013, filling space previously occupied by former restaurant chain Charlie & Barney’s.
Sales of existing homes in central Indiana slip for 25th straight month
Sales in the 16-county area decreased in February amid higher prices and a declining inventory.