JAN. 2-8, 2026
To start the new year, IBJ arts reporter Dave Lindquist offers 12 ways to be entertained in 2026 with a preview of upcoming shows and events to look forward to. Plus, Marek Mazurek explores the debate about how the state sets utility rates, while Daniel Bradley writes about plans for Westfield's downtown. And Susan Orr explores Sapient Capital LLC, a wealth management firm launched in 2023 by a group of former Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. advisers.
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12 ways to be entertained in Indiana in 2026
Highlights of the year include a packed Final Four weekend, the debut of a reimagined concert venue at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, a museum exhibition of flashy Western wear and the opening of a high-fidelity listening bar in Noblesville.
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Westfield unveils blueprint for downtown redevelopment
Westfield leaders want the city’s downtown to be more than a place to drive through on State Road 32, so they are setting the stage to make it a destination.
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Lawmakers mull shift in how utility rates are set
As utility companies attempt to bring new power sources online to meet skyrocketing demand, Indiana legislators are considering using performance-based ratemaking to set utility rates.
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Staying true to herself, her employees and her clients helps CEO elevate Connor Painting amid challenges
She and her husband, Robert, purchased the company in 1997, but she worked her way up the corporate ladder before taking on an official role.
Read MoreInvestment firm targets ultra wealthy for growth
As of Dec. 5, Sapient Capital LLC had $13.3 billion in assets under management—the total value of assets a firm manages for its clients—and it’s working to more than double that figure in the foreseeable future.
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3-story condominium building planned alongside Merchants Bank HQ in Carmel
The project site also features a Merchants Bank of Indiana corporate headquarters expansion and a six-story apartment building that is nearing completion.
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Elevance to institute policy cutting hospital reimbursements if out-of-network providers involved in care
The dispute between Indianapolis-based Elevance and provider groups centers on the federal No Surprises Act, enacted in 2022, which seeks to protect patients from unexpected, expensive out-of-network medical bills.
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AAR Aircraft Services to close airport plant, terminate 329 employees
The plant at Indianapolis International Airport will see its first series of employment terminations starting on Feb. 15, with more phases continuing through Feb. 28, 2027, the company said.
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Mickey Kim: Sorkin’s history of 1929 crash has dire warning for 2020s
Today’s markets display the same heady mix of optimism, financial innovation and unchecked hubris.
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Derek Schultz: A look back at some very good years in Indy sports history
As for some of the years that had most Indiana sports fans smiling, here’s a look back.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Crystal ball for inflation in 2026 is as clear as mud
The good news is that the most recent inflation report released Dec. 18 indicated a 2.7% annual rate for the 12 months ending in November.
Read MoreAngie Stocklin: Being a school psychologist made me a better entrepreneur
I was the details to his vision and the operations to his strategy. We were a good team.
Read MoreMitch Frazier: One Health holds promise for Indiana and the world
While no single solution exists to overcome America’s health woes, the next wave of breakthroughs could emerge at the intersection of farms, feed lots, food and pharmaceuticals.
Read MoreRep. Kyle Pierce: Indiana should lead on digital asset innovation
HB 1042 would require several state-administered retirement programs to offer cryptocurrency ETFs as standard investment options, allowing Hoosiers to diversify their portfolios within a regulated framework.
Read MoreAndrew Neal: Why I voted ‘yes’ on school reform recommendations
Doing nothing is not acceptable. The status quo places the greatest burden on families with the least resources.
Read MoreEditorial: National editorials put the spotlight on Hoosier state
We appreciate the positive attention on Indiana and its leaders. It’s worth noting that many Hoosiers see the issues the two editorial boards heralded as more complicated than those looking from the outside might assume. So do we.
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Dozen-plus Indy-area industrial parks sold to California firm
The portfolio consists of 38 buildings in total with a healthy collective occupancy rate of 97.5%. Their value as renovated space is far greater than new construction, according to the seller.
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Landmark restaurant Milktooth to change name, menu concept
The Fletcher Place brunch spot that helped Indianapolis build a reputation as a culinary destination is planning significant changes for 2026.
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