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.
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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.
Trump to announce drug-pricing deal with Pfizer, new ‘TrumpRx’ website
The announcements are part of an effort to secure “Most Favored Nation” pricing deals with pharmaceutical manufacturers, an effort to link U.S. drug prices to the lowest cost of drugs paid by the wealthiest countries.
Indianapolis Indians unveil major changes to logos, uniforms
The branding artwork changes are the first ones the team has made in more than three decades.
New-home applications see sharp August decline in central Indiana
The year-over-year decline in single-family building permits was the first since March in the nine-county area.
Aer Lingus to add extra weekly seasonal flight to Indy-to-Ireland route
The nonstop route between Indianapolis International Airport and Dublin Airport is on pace to exceed more than 20,000 total passengers by the end of September.
Existing-home sales in central Indiana see August jump
Improved mortgage rates and a larger selection of houses on the market led to an increase in home buying in the Indianapolis area last month.
Nancy Leonard, matriarch of the Indiana Pacers, dies at 93
Nancy Leonard is credited with the idea and the organization of a telethon in 1977 to sell enough season tickets to keep the Pacers afloat when the franchise was on the verge of financial ruin.
Jury returns $83M asbestos verdict against Indianapolis clay manufacturer
The verdict against American Art Clay Co. includes $60 million in punitive damages
IU group among finalists for up to $160M to develop musculoskeletal health hub
The goal of the National Science Foundation’s Engines program is to grow regional innovation ecosystems.
NCAA announces Final Four-related events scheduled for Indy
The fan-friendly events are scheduled to take place in conjunction with the 2026 Men’s Final Four basketball tournament in Indianapolis.
18 residents of Fountain Square homeless camp housed via Streets to Home initiative, officials say
Additionally, some who had left the Leonard Street camp after initial closure notices and had relocated elsewhere in the neighborhood are also being connected to housing and services.
ACLU of Indiana parts ways with executive director
The Indianapolis-based organization said it will use interim co-executive directors until a replacement for Chris Daley is found.
UPDATE: Fever pull off upset in Atlanta, advance to semifinals of WNBA playoffs
Indiana will host at least one and possibly two games in the best-of-five semifinal playoff series.
Carmel-based Splenda maker Heartland Food acquires Slimfast US brand
Slimfast, founded in 1977, is known for its once-popular line of meal-replacement shakes, but the brand has struggled with the emergence of new weight-loss pharmaceuticals.
Fever extend playoff series against Dream to 3rd game with home blowout victory
The Fever hosted their first playoff game since 2016 and fed off the energy of the rowdy crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to earn their first postseason win since Oct. 11, 2015.
IBJ’s Feltman to receive alumni award from IU Indianapolis
IBJ Media owner and CEO Nate Feltman will receive the Maynard K. Hine Award on Nov. 20 at the university’s Alumni Leaders Dinner.