New-home applications fall for 2nd month in row in central Indiana
Only three of the area’s nine counties saw increases in filings, including Hamilton County, which broke a six-month streak of declines.
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Braun announces date for special session for redistricting vote
The expected move follows months of lobbying by the Trump administration for Indiana to redraw its congressional map.
Old National’s Jim Ryan leads list of IBJ’s inaugural CEO of the Year winners
The leaders of a tech firm, an electrical contractor and a moving company are also among the six executives who will be honored at IBJ’s CEO of the Year and C-Suite Awards program on Dec. 5 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.
Hoye to retire after 22 years leading Indiana State Fair Commission
The Indiana State Fair Commission is conducting a search and accepting applications for Hoye’s successor. The commission said Hoye will help during the transition.
Lilly partners with Indian company to sell blockbuster weight-loss drug under new name
Per the agreement, the Indianapolis-based drugmaker will continue to manufacture the drug, which India-based Cipla will sell under a new brand name.
Indianapolis Airport Authority board OKs sale of heliport property
The sale is slated to close by the end of this year as part of a nearly $11 million deal meant to give city officials control of the 5.4-acre property.
Existing-home sales in central Indiana see September slip
Sales of existing homes in central Indiana dipped in September despite big jumps in Hendricks and Hancock counties, according to the latest data from the MIBOR Realtor Association.
Lach leaving Horizon League for executive role with Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Julie Roe Lach has been commissioner of the Indianapolis-based Horizon League since 2021 and also chairs the Indiana Sports Corp. board of directors.
UPDATE: City reaches settlement with AES Indiana over proposed rate hike
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, which acts on behalf of utility customers, did not join the settlement. Neither did ratepayer advocacy group Citizen’s Action Coalition.
Former IndyCar team owner lists Fishers estate for nearly $12M
The home is the largest ever to be listed on Geist Reservoir, according to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez released from hospital, booked amid battery allegations
A judge granted a petition filed on Sanchez’s behalf to travel outside of the state, but online court records indicate the court required that the Fox Sports analyst complete the booking process before being allowed to leave.
Indianapolis adds another new nonstop flight via Southwest
Southwest Airlines will operate a seasonal nonstop flight from the Circle City to San Juan, Puerto Rico, via the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, the Indianapolis International Airport announced.
Former IU basketball player arrested on charges of fraud, theft in Hamilton County
The former Indiana University guard was arrested this week by the Carmel Police Department on one count each of theft and fraud of amounts between $750 and $50,000.
Indiana-based Fiber Global planning $29.4M plant, 100 jobs in Boone County
Fiber Global Inc.’s flagship product, Forged Fiber Board, is manufactured from reclaimed corrugated cardboard and bio-based resin.
Marion County prosecutors file felony battery charge against Fox football analyst Mark Sanchez
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears also responded to now-deleted posts by Gov. Mike Braun and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith criticizing Indianapolis public safety officials for allowing the state’s capital to descend into “lawlessness.”
Lilly to spend more than $1B to expand operations in India
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. said the investment will strengthen its manufacturing and supply capabilities to support its growing portfolio of drugs.
IBJ Podcast: What a state audit reveals about the IEDC, Elevate Ventures and more
The Governor’s Office said the review uncovered nothing criminal. Still, the auditors noted dozens of findings in the report, including situations involving conflicts of interest, poor documentation and a lack of transparency.
UPDATE: Indianapolis-based ag giant Corteva to split into 2 separate companies
Corteva, one of Indiana’s largest publicly traded companies, plans to split its seed and pesticide businesses into two independent, publicly traded companies by the end of 2026.
Indiana Fever fall to Aces in OT in decisive game of WNBA semifinal series
The Fever played most of the second half without leading scorer Kelsey Mitchell, who suffered a left leg injury in the third quarter.
2028 Women’s Final Four moved to Lucas Oil Stadium
It will be the first Women’s Final Four to take place at an active NFL stadium in more than 20 years, according to the NCAA.