New-home applications in central Indiana see May surge
Single-family building permits in the nine-county area have increased in three of the first five months of 2025 on a year-over-year basis.
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Existing-home sales in central Indiana tick up after 4 months of declines
The median sales price for a home in the area rose 1.4% in May, while the active inventory of homes climbed 20.5% on a year-over-year increase.
Caitlin Clark ruled out for Sparks game with injury
Clark, last year’s WNBA Rookie of the Year, has already missed five of the team’s 14 games this season with a left quadriceps strain.
Maureen Weber stepping down as leader of Early Learning Indiana
Weber has been president and CEO of Early Learning Indiana since 2018.
Second Broad Ripple bar owner charged with underreporting millions in sales
The owner of Rock Lobster and other bars is the second owner charged as a result of an investigation that began with 10 Broad Ripple establishments.
Braun: Indiana’s public colleges and universities will institute 2-year, in-state tuition freeze
The freezes will go into effect in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years, Gov. Mike Braun announced Tuesday.
IBJ wins 10 awards, Mickey Shuey named Journalist of the Year
The awards from the Alliance of Area Business Publications covered reporting, design and podcasts published in 2024.
Braun replaces IEDC board with 9 new members
The sweeping move fulfills a pledge Braun made Thursday when he confirmed he planned to dismantle and reconstruct the existing board of the state’s economic development agency.
Caitlin Clark top vote getter in early fan voting for WNBA All-Star Game
Three other Fever players are in the top 10 in voting for this year’s WNBA All-Star Game, which will be played in Indianapolis on July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Thunder tie up NBA Finals with late comeback against Pacers
The Pacers led for much of the game and had a chance to take a decisive lead in the series, but faltered down the stretch.
Caitlin Clark cleared to play Saturday after missing 5 games to injury
Sophie Cunningham, who has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, is also expected return to action Saturday at home against the undefeated New York Liberty.
Owner of Broad Ripple bar charged with underreporting more than $4.5M in sales
John Yaggi also faces a misdemeanor charge related to allegations that he offered an employee higher-paying shifts in exchange for sexual favors.
Hundreds of protestors opposed to ICE raids gather downtown before NBA Finals
The protest was organized by a group called Indy Liberation Center, which says it wants to end ICE raids and funding.
Law firm Ice Miller moving downtown HQ to new 11-story building in Bottleworks District
The 115-year-old law firm intends to occupy an entire build-to-suit office building, which is scheduled to be part of Phase III of the dining, entertainment and business district.
Democrats say Hogsett ‘weakened moral authority’ of office, plan independent positions to hold government accountable
The statement by the City-County Council’s Democratic Caucus comes in the wake of a law firm’s report that the city had a workplace culture that was “more of a fraternity or sorority … than emblematic of a business setting.”
Colts announce details about ownership transition from Jim Irsay to daughters
The team said Carlie Irsay-Gordon will become owner & CEO, serving as the team’s principal owner, but all three daughters will share leadership duties for the club.
Pacers heading to first NBA Finals in 25 years after knocking off Knicks
The Pacers will begin the Finals on Thursday at Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder.
Citing state funding cuts, Ivy Tech cuts 200+ positions systemwide
In a letter sent to employees Friday morning, Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann said state budget cuts will cost the community college more than $54 million over two years.
Lilly seeks to expand pain pipeline with $1B acquisition
SiteOne Therapeutics is developing a non-opioid therapy that targets sodium ion channels in the human body to treat pain and sensory hyperexcitability disorders.
Palou wins $3.8M for Indy 500 win as part of record prize purse
Pole-winner Robert Shwartzman earned a $50,000 bonus as rookie of the year, making his total take-home prize $327,300.