Third Republican candidate announces run for Westfield mayor
Kristen Burkman will compete with Jake Gilbert and Scott Willis in May’s Republican primary election. Mayor Andy Cook has not yet announced if he will seek a fifth term.
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Punk Rock Night founder envisions museum for the fast and loud
A storefront near the Melody Inn is to become home to Punk Rock Night Foundation and a sizable stash of band memorabilia.
Bed Bath & Beyond warns about bankruptcy as sales plummet
“There is substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern,” the retailer said in a statement.
Andretti partners with General Motors for Cadillac F1 bid
Andretti said in Thursday’s announcement—the culmination of four months of negotiations with General Motors—that the American automaker provides the Andretti effort the additional value rival teams have argued new teams must bring to F1.
Tech exec Mike Langellier joins High Alpha venture studio
Langellier, who stepped down in May as CEO of Indianapolis-based TechPoint, has joined Indianapolis-based venture studio High Alpha as an operating partner.
New ownership plans to keep Fountain Square Brewing Co. in business
Fountain Square Brewing Co., founded in 2011, is expected to reopen for business after a sale closes in mid-January.
In budget request, Holcomb doubles down on economic development strategy
The funding requests are part of the governor’s ambitious $3 billion “Next Level Agenda,” which calls on state lawmakers to approve historic investments in education, public health and state employee salaries.
Salesforce mum on how companywide cuts will affect Indy operations
The global cloud-computing giant revealed on Wednesday a major restructuring plan that will lay off about 10% of its employees and shrink its real estate footprint.
Health care costs among top Indiana legislative priorities
Hospitals are expected to come under more scrutiny and public health spending will be debated in this year’s Indiana General Assembly.
Dunham Rubber & Belting acquired by Georgia-based firm
Dunham, a 57-year-old Greenwood-based distributor, fabricator and manufacturer with locations in Shelbyville and Fort Wayne, was purchased by Belt Power LLC.
One dead, one wounded in shooting outside Castleton Square
The shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. outside the state’s largest shopping center, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said.
Chick-fil-A at Circle Centre Mall closes
A Chick-fil-A location in Circle Centre Mall’s third-floor food court permanently closed on New Year’s Eve after 20 years in the location.
NCAA recommendations call for bigger championship events
The NCAA Division I transformation committee is recommending more sport-by-sport governance and allowing 25% of teams in certain sports to compete in championship events.
Blues lounge set to open at Circle Centre in former Burger Study space
On Tuesday, the Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County approved the transfer of a beer, wine and liquor restaurant license to lounge owner and operator Larry Jones.
Hogsett releases legislative priorities for 2023 Statehouse session
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is asking lawmakers to consider the city’s infrastructure, housing, public safety and public health priorities.
21st Amendment selling all 20 liquor stores to Indianapolis company
Late entrepreneur Jim James opened his first 21st Amendment liquor store on Michigan Road in the early 1970s.
Indiana’s 2022 graduation rates stagnant, with disparities persisting among groups
Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner said the data indicates that many students are continuing to recover from the academic impacts of COVID-related learning disruptions.
Zionsville Mayor Styron says she won’t seek reelection
Already, Jane Burgess, a former member of the Zionsville School Board, and John Stehr, a former news anchor at WTHR-TV Channel 13, have announced they will seek the GOP nomination.
Crunch Fitness plans Michigan Road location, the chain’s first in Indiana
Crunch Fitness plans to occupy part of former J.C. Penney location near the intersection of 86th Street and Michigan Road.
Mural of poet Etheridge Knight planned to be third in ‘Legends’ series
Late Indianapolis poet Etheridge Knight found success in Black Arts Movement following incarceration in the 1960s.