Colts set to hold private memorial service for late owner Jim Irsay
Plans for a public tribute will be shared at a later date, the Colts said in a news release.
Mickey Shuey
Articles
Downtown Fever facility moving forward, sporting exterior design changes
Since the Indiana Fever Sports Performance Center was first announced in January, Pacers Sports & Entertainment has been working with architectural firm Populous to make minor updates to the design of the three-story, 108,000-square-foot facility.
Photo gallery: Sights from the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500
IBJ was at the track all day Sunday covering numerous aspects of the festivities, including the red carpet, the Snake Pit, pre-race festivities, Victory Lane and, of course, the race itself.
Q&A with Stefano dePonti on Dallara USA’s interest in racing, defense and education
Last year, Purdue University announced plans to occupy a portion of Dallara’s downtown Speedway facility as part of a new partnership meant to further develop the university’s Indianapolis presence, including its motorsports engineering program.
IMS Museum plans $18M car restoration, event facility near speedway
The facility will house more than 150 cars from the museum’s collection and will eventually host public tours, events and other programming.
Colts ‘in excellent hands’ with Irsay’s daughters, experts say
Jim Irsay’s three daughters have been all-in on the Indianapolis Colts for years, and it’s expected they’ll each continue to play significant roles in the franchise’s operations following their father’s passing on Wednesday.
Judge orders Pure Development to wind down operations
One of central Indiana’s largest commercial development firms will be turned over to a court-appointed receiver in the coming weeks following a legal battle between the co-owners.
Butler planning 6-story building for campus police, parking garage
The project, known as the Safety and Transit Hub, is part of Butler’s ongoing Gateway Project, a multifaceted effort to further develop areas of the main campus and portions of its Christian Theological Seminary property.
Downtown hotel offering $50K package for Indianapolis 500
The newest upscale hotel in downtown Indianapolis is looking to roll out the red carpet for a pair of guests to attend this year’s Indianapolis 500–at an eye-popping price.
Sponsorships drive IndyCar teams, but it’s more than a decal on the car
Teams across IndyCar and all motorsports depend on support from corporate partners, typically in exchange for placement of logos on their cars and racing suits as well as other perks like driver access and the use of hospitality suites.
Historic Indiana Oxygen Co. Building lands medical tenant
The once-endangered 95-year-old building, which was moved to its current location in 1995, has been mostly vacant since the closure of Dunaway’s restaurant in late 2014.
Marian University seeks rezoning of former hospital complex, plans educational district
A state filing indicates as much as $154 million could be invested in the Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital property in coming years by Marian University and other entities.
Fever, WTHR-TV owner announce deal to show games in 11 other markets
The plan from Tegna Inc. and Pacers Sports & Entertainment is expected to make the 18-game slate being carried by Channel 13 and its sister station, WALV-CD, available for free to 4.6 million households across five states, including Indiana.
Q&A: CEO of Sweets & Snacks Expo expects big crowds at this year’s show
The event, organized by the National Confectioners Association, is expecting thousands of attendees from the snack and confection industry and an all-time high count of exhibitors.
LIV Golf event in Westfield seeing high demand for premium tickets and suites, officials say
The professional golf tour will hold its 2025 Individual Championship from Aug. 15-17 at The Club at Chatham Hills.
Startups to watch: Edge Sound Research
Since establishing significant operations in Indianapolis in late 2023, business has been booming for immersive audio company Edge Sound Research.
UPDATE: CIB negotiating with designer for proposed downtown soccer stadium
The Kansas City, Missouri-based Populous Design has planned Major League Soccer stadiums such as TQL Stadium in Cincinnati; Allianz Field in St. Paul Minnesota; GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee; and Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
Indianapolis to host collegiate rugby championships this weekend
This weekend’s College Rugby Association of America event marks the first national sporting event that Riverside Sports has secured for Kuntz Stadium, which is in the midst of a $45 million overhaul.
New bridge connects 16 Tech innovation district to greater downtown Indy
The bridge, which spans from the intersection of 10th Street and Riley Hospital Drive to 16 Tech, is part of a larger $30 million infrastructure project.
Tickets for WNBA All-Star game go on sale Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know.
With less than 100 days until the July 19 game, officials expect tickets to sell quickly.