July 18, 2025
This week, we take a look at how city tourism leaders think the WNBA All-Star Weekend can be a catalyst for additional growth in women's sports in central Indiana. Plus, we've got the stories of five volunteers who are helping to make the WNBA events special, plus more the art and events the city planned for WNBA fans. Also, Dave Lindquist explains what makes the Post music festival different—and successful. And Dan Lee explores how Indiana University Health is rethinking hospital rooms as it builds a new downtown hospital.
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Weekend seen as ‘huge catalyst’ in larger effort to make Indy women’s sports capital
Indianapolis sports-business officials say if they achieve their goal of becoming an epicenter of women’s sports by 2050, they’ll likely look back at this WNBA All-Star Weekend as the spark.
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IU Health rethinks design of patient rooms
The health care system is making big changes, down to the smallest details, for the 864 patient rooms in the academic hospital system’s massive new downtown hospital.
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Q&A with Debbie Locklear on four decades as an event planner
The founder of Meeting Services Unlimited launched her company at a time when Indiana had no established firms in the field, turning it into a go-to planning partner for major conferences and associations.
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Post music festival unites adventurous bands, fans in Fountain Square
The annual Post music festival is a rare homegrown success in Indianapolis, but most people who care about the event don’t live here.
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IMPD chief: Public safety, not politics ‘what we need to focus on’
Politicians on the state and city level have been quick to weigh in on downtown shootings. But those in charge of public safety say they don’t want ongoing law-enforcement efforts in the area to become a political football.
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Senate confirms former Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as new FAA administrator
Bedford—who stepped down as CEO of Carmel-based Republic Airways last week after more than 25 years in the position—was confirmed on a near party-line vote.
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Mark Montieth: Players named Miss Basketball over five decades know the path that led to the WNBA All-Star Game in Indy
They form a human timeline that also measures the progression of their game. The early ones just happened to come along too soon.
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Volunteers set to bring All-Star Weekend to life
Some 750 volunteers are being deployed throughout the city to help pull off the event. But their work started long ago.
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Murals designed to ‘give flowers’ to WNBA players among special All-Star Weekend art
“Victory” murals are among the roster of arts and culture showcases organized by The WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee and Indy Arts Council.
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Indy’s WNBA All-Star Host Committee invests $1M in youth empowerment programming, projects
The city’s WNBA All-Star Host Committee has unveiled several Legacy Projects, aimed at improving the lives of Hoosier youth and families.
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Dozens of downtown businesses to offer WNBA-themed specials during All-Star Weekend
Nearly 30 local businesses across the city are offering limited-time deals and themed experiences during WNBA All-Star Weekend.
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Pamela Whitten and Latha Ramchand: Now one year in, IU Indianapolis is just getting started
Our commitment to our city and students demands that we offer learning experiences that go beyond the classroom.
Read MoreBill Browne and Greg Henneke: Downtown district—now in place—is showing its worth
With more than $9.5 billion in downtown development reshaping our skyline, the need for consistent, responsive street-level services has never been greater.
Read MoreAngie Stocklin: Team members—like kids—need connection and independence
I am not suggesting you treat your team members like your children or that you strive to create the same type of attachments you have with your children.
Read MorePete the planner: You can learn from others’ failures but consider the context
To no surprise, I’ve spent the last 30-some years attempting to learn from the mistakes of others, so that someone else’s pain could end up being my gain.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Markets and societies function better working from empathy, not animosity
The essence of social capital is the strength and quality of our relationships.
Read MoreEditorial: Welcome to the WNBA’s best and the fans here to celebrate them
We hope you saw from the moment you got off the plane at Indianapolis International Airport how much we love basketball in Indiana.
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Lesley Weidenbener: I’m feeling emotional about All-Star Weekend
It’s the same emotion I felt 25 years ago when the Indiana Fever launched. It seems crazy to think about now, but at the time, the idea that women had a professional basketball league seemed unreal to me.
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Whitestown distribution building housing Shein sold for $47M
The 565,500-square-foot structure becomes SkyREM’s only current holding in Indiana and one of the five largest in its 29-property portfolio.
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Fishers-based Robosource scores funding from Tim Tebow’s investment firm
Robosource is set to launch its first software product, a tool called Process Coach, in October with help from the round of investment funding.
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Suzanne Jaworowski: Indiana is ready to lead on nuclear energy
We expect our Nuclear Regulatory Commission Agreement State status to be complete next year, which will simplify developing nuclear power sites.
Read MoreKerwin Olson: We don’t need to gamble on nuclear to keep lights on
Don’t fall for the grift, Hoosiers.
Read MoreSeungjin Kim: Here’s how to forge a resilient energy belt
Public acceptance will also be critical.
Read MoreJennifer Wagner Chartier: Is it time for a third political party? Maybe.
Maybe this is a chance to spark a new conversation about things we might be able to agree on instead of staying stuck in our trenches.
Read MoreKaren Celestino-Horseman: Voters will have ultimate say in councilor’s fate
In law, there is direct evidence and circumstantial evidence.
Read MoreJim Shella: The BMV is an example of when government works
Let me argue that government can, in fact, be the solution.
Read MoreCurt Smith: Pro-family policies are highlight of new budget bill
Republicans would be wise to spotlight the bill’s most popular elements, two of which stand out: paid parental leave and a strengthened child tax credit.
Read MoreDana Black: Trump presidency is going just as we warned
Voters told us we were being hyperbolic and that our American democracy will hold.
Read MoreClaire Fiddian-Green: Celebrate the new INCAP this World Youth Skills Day
I heard the same two messages about why employers engage so heavily in the education and training process starting in the 10th grade.
Read MoreRep. Ed DeLaney: Big budget-busting bills become law, will hurt state
Why is there no sense of urgency in our Legislature?
Read MoreBrad Rateike: There’s heart in referrals and connections
Whether you are on the giving or receiving end, take the time to make those connections count.
Read MoreDeborah Daniels: Another criminal code reform might be necessary
Someone might forcibly take your purse, your car or your diamond tiara, but it is still robbery.
Read MoreDr. Richard Feldman: We’re in a dark time for American health care
Assisting low-income individuals in obtaining health insurance is essential.
Read MoreLindsay Shipps Haake: No ifs ands or buts: Utility consumers are screwed
Make no bones about it, investor-owned utilities have it just fine.
Read MoreBill Taft: Building on Indy’s educational abundance
Future economic prosperity will depend on growing and retaining talented people, and the best way to do that is to raise thriving kids who love their city.
Read MoreAbdul-Hakim Shabazz: What New York’s leftward turn might mean for Indy
Mamdani’s primary win proves that conventional political wisdom is increasingly obsolete.
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