Indianapolis Business Journal

A former state senator is taking the reins of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission and promising a turnaround in the industry’s fortunes. Anthony Schoettle explains how Tom Weatherwax plans to beef up promotions, draw out-of-state horsemen to Indiana, and lure more bettors to the state’s two tracks. Also this week, Hayleigh Colombo reports on the holdups that have delayed the demolition of more than 150 blighted homes in Indy. And in A&E Etc., Lou Harry visits “The Addams Family” at Beef & Boards.