Temporary space set up for Lafayette Square Mall tenants
Owner Sojos Capital said more than 20 Lafayette Square Mall tenants will set up shop on the first floor of the former Sears building and will not be required to pay rent.
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Indiana lawmakers, teacher unions outline education priorities for General Assembly
Indiana’s top Republican lawmakers said they plan to prioritize school choice and enact a plan to “reinvent” high school education during the next legislative session. Teacher unions have other priorities.
Purdue, Accenture partner on smart manufacturing
Purdue said the company has committed to provide funding to establish the Accenture Smart Factory on the West Lafayette campus as well as the Accenture Smart Manufacturing Scholars Program.
Vet industry challenged by employee shortage, stressful conditions
Shorthanded veterinary clinics are being slammed by the high number of pets acquired during the pandemic and a worsening shortage of workers, from support staff to veterinarians themselves.
Luke Kenley: State must boost public health spending
The former chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee will testify before that same committee to ask lawmakers to allocate an additional quarter-of-a-billion dollars annually toward public health programs.
Indy airport board investigating feasibility of connected hotel
The approval of such a study marks the first substantive step in the airport authority’s consideration of a hotel—which would sit on the west side of the existing terminal garage—since the terminal opened in 2008.
Pence discusses Jan. 6, RFRA fallout at Indianapolis book signing
Former Vice President Mike Pence brought his national book tour to Indianapolis one week after the release of his autobiography, which has brought him much media attention and intensified speculation about whether he’ll run for president in 2024.
Indianapolis to host men’s Final Four in 2029
The selection marks the tenth time Indianapolis has won a bid to host the college basketball championship event, one that has become an integral part of the city’s sports DNA.
Milhaus plans $5M renovation to turn former Harrison College building into new HQ
The Indianapolis-based apartment developer plans to vacate its current headquarters in the Fletcher Place neighborhood for a newly designed space that can house twice as many employees.
Patachou ownership announces Fishers restaurant, new corporate name
Patachou Nickel Plate is expected to be the third Patachou location to launch in 2023, joining spots in Zionsville and the Stutz complex in downtown Indianapolis.
Pastor James Jackson running as Republican candidate for mayor
James Jackson, pastor of Fervent Prayer Church at 10512 E. 38th St., says he plans to focus on public safety and education in his campaign.
Homebuilding in central Indiana continues to crater as interest rates rise
Builders in the nine-county Indianapolis area filed only 457 single-family building permits in October, down a whopping 46% from 845 in the same month of 2021.
Community Health warning patients of data breach
The health network said Friday that information from users of its web site and its My Chart patient portal might have been transmitted to website-tracking technology vendors such as Facebook and Google.
Staffing shortages rock pharmacy industry
While they scramble to fill positions, some pharmacies are cutting their hours or closing locations. That means patients are waiting longer to get their prescriptions filled.
GM to invest $45M to expand EV parts production at Indiana plant
The investment will be used to support additional production of electric vehicle drive unit castings ahead of what GM anticipates will be strong demand for the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV full-size pickup trucks.
IPS board passes Rebuilding Stronger plan to close schools, change grades
Indianapolis Public Schools will close six buildings and reconfigure elementary and middle school grades throughout the district following the school board’s approval of the plan Thursday night.
Tonic Ball and the Last IV return to action Friday in Fountain Square
The 21st Tonic Ball—and first in-person edition since 2019—will feature 55 performers Friday at four Fountain Square venues.
Payne’s dual roles at CICF to become separate jobs when he retires
Brian Payne, who is retiring from his longtime roles as CEO of the Central Indiana Community Foundation and president of the Indianapolis Foundation, said it was becoming clear that each position was growing into a full-time job.
Developer plans 192-unit senior living community near Grand Park Sports Campus
If approved, Traditions at Grand Park would be developed near the intersection of West 186th Street and Kinsey Avenue.
AP interview: Pence says voters want new leadership
Former Vice President Mike Pence, while considering a presidential campaign of his own, has been raising his profile as he promotes his new memoir.