After 28 years at WIBC, news anchor Stan Lehr set to sign off
Broadcast veteran Stan Lehr spent time at radio stations in Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska before joining the WIBC staff in 1993. He will work his final on-air shift Friday afternoon.
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Republic Development planning 52 townhouses at Jackson’s Grant Village in Carmel
According to the proposal, the townhouses would be built on 8.83 acres of land at the northwest corner of East 116th Street and Spring Mill Road.
Lilly inks $275M deal to supply more COVID-19 antibody
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. on Wednesday announced an agreement with the U.S. government to supply an additional 150,000 doses of its COVID-fighting antibody bebtelovimab.
Simon secures $5.5M ruling over theater chain for absent rent
The judge in the case found that the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t excuse Regal from covering its rent at the theaters, which are now in default for the lack of lease payments.
Indiana lawmakers delay special session work by nearly three weeks
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb originally called for the special session to discuss a tax refund, but now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, lawmakers are seeking more time to address abortion law.
UPDATE: Ascension St. Vincent to close 11 immediate-care centers
The closures will affect more than half of the urgent care centers operated by Ascension St. Vincent across the state, a move certain to impact scores of employees as well as patients who use those centers.
Noblesville City Council rejects plan for gravel pit near Potter’s Bridge Park
Noblesville city councilors voted 7-2 against the proposal by Beaver Materials, which purchased 50 acres of farmland adjacent to the 66-acre park with hopes of removing gravel from the property.
Oriental Inn calls its quits after 37 years in business
The owners of the east-side restaurant, which has been shut down since mid-November due to a kitchen fire, have decided to make the closure permanent.
Indy area’s largest apartment complex sold in six-property deal
The properties, which total 2,103 units on more than 165 acres, have seen significant rent growth in recent years and likely will see more after renovations by the new owner.
Westfield to remain third-class city after city council rejects move to second class
Westfield failed to become the fourth Hamilton County city to upgrade its class status over the past decade. A move to second class would expand the city council and make other governing changes.
Bible Broadcasting Network buys local radio station from Urban One
The non-commercial Bible Broadcasting Network, based in North Carolina, operates more than 50 radio stations in 23 states.
Shuffling grades, closing school buildings: IPS proposes sweeping changes
The future of Indianapolis Public Schools has come into clearer focus after district officials outlined five potential solutions to the district’s financial challenges, including merging small schools and reconfiguring middle school grades.
Mediterranean Revival home on Meridian Street transcends times
Before purchasing their Meridian Street home, Jakob and Colette Wiesen lived almost directly behind it, on Illinois Street. During those years, they sat in their backyard and imagined what they might do with the beautiful 1927 Mediterranean Revival home and yard they could see.
Indianapolis population dips, concerns rise
Two decades of sustained growth came to a close in Indianapolis last year when the city experienced a population decrease, raising some concerns about its economic future.
Holcomb expects abortion to be addressed at July special session
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Friday on Twitter that he expects the General Assembly to take up abortion law during a special session next month that he called for earlier this week to address refunds for state taxpayers.
Restaurant originally known as Next Door closes permanently
The restaurant’s building at the intersection of 46th Street and College Avenue previously was home to a 7-Eleven convenience store and a Double 8 grocery store.
Madam C.J. Walker mural to follow Major Taylor in ‘Legends’ series
Indianapolis artist Tasha Beckwith is set to paint a mural to celebrate the legacy of entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, who built a hair-care product empire and became known as the “first self-made female millionaire” in the United States.
Developer buys Diamond Chain site for Indy Eleven soccer stadium, mixed-use district
The redevelopment of what is now an 18-acre manufacturing site downtown is expected to include apartments, a hotel, an office building and retail space—in addition to a 20,000-seat stadium. Keystone Corp. CEO Ersal Ozdemir said the project’s cost will likely top $1 billion.
Settlement would forgive $6B for defrauded college students
Almost all the schools involved are for-profit colleges. The list includes ITT Technical Institute, which was headquartered in Carmel and shut down in 2016.
How the Tedeschi Trucks Band made the most of pandemic lockdown
Husband-and-wife band leaders Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi will showcase “I Am the Moon” at TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park.