Boone County residents file legal challenge over LEAP annexation
The residents say the city of Lebanon failed to follow state zoning law when it annexed 5,200 acres of land for the planned LEAP district in Boone County.
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Veterans, service members gather at Indiana Statehouse
Indiana’s veterans, active duty and reserve service members want two big things from the General Assembly: continued tax benefits and expanded treatment options—including mental health — in their communities.
Three new art installations planned for 100 Acres park at Newfields
A $3 million gift from life science entrepreneur Kent Hawryluk is spurring the addition of the sculptures at the park known as 100 Acres.
Indy library board member resigns amid continued backlash
TD Robinson, the senior pastor of Mt. Paran Baptist Church, has resigned from the Indianapolis Public Library Board amid an ongoing controversy over the selection of a new library CEO.
Soaring U.S. egg prices put pressure on consumers, businesses
A lingering bird flu outbreak, combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs, has led to U.S. egg prices more than doubling over the past year.
Holcomb speech delivers familiar call to attract more high-wage employers
Gov. Eric Holcomb stressed in his State of the State address that further investments are needed in K-12 schools and higher education, workforce training and public health if Indiana expects to meet the talent demands of high-wage employers.
Lilly Endowment announces $80M in grants to Indy Parks
Forty-two Indianapolis parks will receive improvements due to historic grant funding from the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc.
Traffic congestion grows nationwide as workers return to office
Drivers in many U.S. cities—including Indianapolis—were stuck in traffic far longer in 2022 than the year before, with time savings tied to the pandemic dissipating in commutes.
Mug-n-Bun owner seeks buyer for iconic Speedway drive-in
Known for curbside service, breaded tenderloin sandwiches, hand-dipped onion rings and made-on-site root beer, Mug-n-Bun traces its roots in Speedway to the 1950s.
Chiang: Indianapolis to play key role in Purdue’s future as tech leader
The new president of Purdue University said Indianapolis serve as one “bookend” for a “63-mile-long hard tech corridor” stretching “all the way to Tippecanoe County.”
Citing buildup of ‘tough days,’ Wildwood Market to close
Fountain Square business Wildwood Market will begin liquidation on Jan. 23 with an expected closing date in early February.
Indiana lawmakers return for session of spending decisions
The drafting of a new two-year state budget will be the primary focus, but debates over hot-button social issues could force their way to the forefront.
Drugstores make slow headway on staffing problems
Drugstore chains are still trying to find enough employees to put a stop to temporary pharmacy closures.
Indiana budget has big ongoing, one-time obligations
When drafting the state’s next budget, lawmakers will need to consider the state’s ongoing commitments and one-time obligations under the cloud of a potential recession.
IBJ Podcast: Digging into Salesforce’s ‘restructuring’ and what it could mean for Indianapolis
The global tech giant revealed Wednesday that planned to lay off about 10% of its employees companywide and shrink its real estate footprint. But execs are mum on the possible ramifications for downtown’s Salesforce Tower.
Prolific homebuilder Paul Estridge Jr. dies at 65
A lung transplant recipient in November 2020, Estridge contracted a lung infection in recent days that his family said he could not overcome.
Podcasting is only the beginning for ‘Crime Junkie’ host Ashley Flowers
Flowers is eager to focus on new podcasting, publishing, and television and film opportunities . With four projects in the works for streaming platforms, the company plans to expand into filmed entertainment this year.
SPACs lose their spark with deals hard to find
Around Indiana and the nation in recent weeks, special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are shutting down and returning money to investors. In other cases, investors are taking a bath.
Lawmakers cautiously eye property-tax relief with big bills on horizon
Indiana lawmakers are drawing up changes to the state’s property-tax system, with rising assessments last spring pointing toward potentially high bills this year. But their approach has been cautious.
Signs of possible deal emerge in House speaker fight
The contours of a deal that could make Republican leader Kevin McCarthy the House speaker have begun to emerge after three grueling days and 11 failed votes in a political spectacle unseen in a century.