Lucas, who was born in southern Indiana, built Lucas Oil Products into a household name by signing a sponsorship to put the company’s name on the home of the Indianapolis Colts for 20 years beginning in 2006.
For those watching from outside Indiana and for those who traveled here for the event, there is no Westfield or Hamilton County or Marion County. It’s Indianapolis. It’s all the Indianapolis region. And that’s a good thing.
Lucas Oil Stadium and Victory Field, both of which are operated by the board along with the Indiana Convention Center, are among those designated for $35.2 million in planned improvements approved as part of the agency’s overall budget on Friday.
Geno Shelton is planning a string of anniversary concerts, including “Funkfest” on Sept. 26 at Clowes Memorial Hall and “Comedy Jam” one night later at the same venue.
Indianapolis’ public transit agency will increase basic fares 57% in 2026, marking the first time the cost has changed since 2009. IndyGo’s board unanimously approved the hike Thursday, along with the agency’s budget for 2026.
The 103 public schools within the borders of Indianapolis Public Schools operate with a variety of different building arrangements that pose a complex challenge.
The plan, which has an estimated cost of $15.5 million, will feature a series of infrastructure upgrades, facility additions and enhancements, and an endowment to fuel long-term campus maintenance.
The tech giant’s plan to develop the massive data center in Franklin Township was bolstered by a city commission’s vote Wednesday to grant preliminary approval to the company’s request to rezone nearly 470 acres for the project.
At the 5,000-square-foot Roche Community Garden, Roche employees grow tomatoes, strawberries, watermelons and a variety of peppers to be provided to low-income patients.
The nine-member group established by the state legislature must recommend how to improve efficiencies across both Indianapolis Public Schools and the many charters in its borders.
Exterior construction on the 38-story Signia by Hilton hotel tower is expected to conclude by the end of September. The project as a whole is about 50% completed, with work on the interior just getting underway.
