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State of Tourism: Indianapolis secures pair of medical conventions, sets annual records

February 5, 2025 | Mickey Shuey

Ahead of its annual State of Tourism event, Visit Indy detailed the city’s record-breaking 2024 and announced new additions to the convention roster expected to bring thousands more visitors to the Circle City.

Downtown Indy lunch joint Subito adds Guy Fieri bump to expansion progress

February 5, 2025 | Marek Mazurek

Subito’s appearance on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Drives,” grabbed attention, but behind the scenes, the downtown lunch mainstay was already making moves.

IU added to $2B suit over resort trade secrets

February 4, 2025 | Maura Johnson, Indiana Lawyer

An Indianapolis partnership alleges one of the university’s professors and five former students interfered with contracts for a business development project in Puerto Rico.

City keeping redevelopment options open for remainder of Jail I site

February 4, 2025 | Mickey Shuey

Regardless of who ultimately develops the 1-acre eastern half of the city-owned Jail I site at 40 S. Alabama St., city officials view it as “incredibly important” that the project support further development on the east side of downtown.

Indiana refugee resettlement groups pause, reshape some operations following executive orders

February 3, 2025 | Alexa Shrake, Indiana Lawyer

Immigration-related executive orders issued by both President Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Braun have prompted at least one Indiana organization to adjust its day-to-day operations.

Westfield planning board advances Grand Universe development plan

February 3, 2025 | Daniel Bradley

A plan for a $1.2 billion development east of Grand Park Sports Campus that would be centered on space and science education will return to the Westfield City Council after receiving a thumbs-up from the city’s land-use advisory board.

IBJ Podcast: A preschool, a church, a pickleball palace—tracking the transformations of Indy’s vacant Marsh stores

February 3, 2025 | Mason King

Longtime Indianapolis retail real estate broker Bill French and podcast host Mason King share detailed records on how many former Marsh spaces have been recast, revamped or replaced.

Indy officials look to future WWE dates after Royal Rumble surpasses expectations

February 3, 2025 | Mickey Shuey

Sources told IBJ that Indianapolis has targeted dates for SummerSlam and for WrestleMania as part of its eight-year deal with World Wrestling Entertainment.

IMS Museum sells ‘historically significant’ Mercedes-Benz at auction for record price

February 2, 2025 | Lesley Weidenbener

The nonprofit museum partnered with Ontario-based RM Sothebys to sell some of its most valuable cars with the goal of raising $100 million for its endowment.

Photo gallery: WWE Royal Rumble draws record-setting crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium

February 2, 2025 | Mickey Shuey

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque said Saturday’s Royal Rumble was the highest-grossing Rumble in history, the third-largest gate—money made off tickets—in organization history and the largest single-night event WWE has ever pulled off.

Indianapolis performances, parties ramp up excitement for WWE’s Royal Rumble

February 1, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

From independent wrestling matches to Chreece-curated rap battles, Indianapolis put on a show for the thousands of pro wrestling fans visiting for this weekend’s WWE Royal Rumble.

Photo gallery: Thousands turn out for WWE SmackDown at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

January 31, 2025 | Mickey Shuey

Friday night’s SmackDown event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse drew thousands of spectators and kicked off Indianapolis’ Royal Rumble weekend. Check out these photos of wrestlers—and fans—in action.

Employers increasingly promote wellbeing to workers

January 31, 2025 | Daniel Lee

Beyond the usual cholesterol checks and annual physicals, workplace wellness now encompasses all sorts of programs and services for the mind, body and spirit.

Mark Montieth: IU long jumper’s Olympic medal in 1956 was just the beginning of a golden life

January 31, 2025 | Mark Montieth

Bell’s greatest recognition came from winning a gold medal as a long jumper in the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia.

Eight takeaways from Gov. Mike Braun’s proposed state budget

January 31, 2025 | Cate Charron

The House Ways and Means Committee began budget hearings with members of Braun’s cabinet this week. The House will amend its version of the budget into HB 1001 closer to the session’s halfway point in February.

Legislative roundup: Priority tax, health care bills get hearings; small-scale nuclear bills clear committee

January 31, 2025 | Cate Charron

House and Senate Republicans rank this session’s top priorities as tax reform and health care reform—and several bills key to achieving their vision had their first hearings this week.

Downtown hotels nearly sold out ahead of Royal Rumble

January 30, 2025 | Mickey Shuey

Only a few hotel rooms are still available ahead of Saturday’s World Wrestling Entertainment event at Lucas Oil Stadium and those are listed at steep prices.

City’s prelude to Royal Rumble includes murals, beats and laughs

January 30, 2025 | Dave Lindquist

The Indianapolis arts community is expressing excitement for the WWE’s Royal Rumble through murals, a comedy event and a hip-hop show.

Downtown Homewood Suites hotel sold for $18.7M, renovations planned