Chaka Khan, Kansas among Indiana State Fair concert attractions
The Indiana State Fair announced five concerts Wednesday, including appearances by country singer Carly Pearce and the Turtles.
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Keystone seeking zoning OK for redesigned Alexander project across from Ironworks on 86th Street
Local developer Keystone Corp. has drafted new plans for its long-simmering Alexander at the Crossing mixed-use project that includes 275 apartment units, plus retail and office space and a hotel. Some nearby residents are opposed to the project for its size and density, as well as for further commercializing 86th Street.
IBJ Podcast: What Indiana’s auto industry must do to adapt to EVs
Podcast host Mason King talks with Ananth Iyer, a professor of management at Purdue’s Krannert School of Management, who is part of a group studying the potential disruption in the auto industry and how Indiana manufacturers can adapt.
Swedish driver Ericsson gives Ganassi another Indy 500 win
Ericsson took control of Sunday’s race late and had it under control for Chip Ganassi Racing until a crash by teammate Jimmie Johnson with four laps remaining brought out a rare red-flag stoppage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
2022 Innovation Issue: NFTs coming of age in sports and entertainment
Digital collectibles aren’t replacing trading cards or bobbleheads quite yet, but local sports franchises like IndyCar and the Indianapolis Colts are eyeing them as a marketing tool that could attract younger fans.
2022 Innovation Issue: Energy companies ramp up energy storage systems
Solar- and wind-energy producers have long struggled with how to store energy for use when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing. But the storage sector might be ready for a giant leap.
2022 Innovation Issue: Indiana riding a wave of solar. Can it keep up the pace?
In all, at least 15 Indiana solar farms of 1,000 acres or more are slated to go online by 2024, with several more in various stages of development.
2022 Innovation Issue: Indiana auto industry begins pivot to growing EV production
The state’s five automotive assembly plants, and the suppliers who serve them, produce 1.3 million cars and trucks per year, employing just more than 110,000 workers. But the vast majority of that work focuses on gas-powered vehicles.
IndyCar, teams look at solutions for labor shortage in pits
The American labor shortage that has hit restaurants, factories and other industries also is becoming a concern in Gasoline Alley, where crew members and engineers are in short supply.
McLaren to spend $25M to build IndyCar facility in Whitestown
Company officials said the project will allow Arrow McLaren SP—its IndyCar operation—to run three full-time entries in the IndyCar series in 2023
Boone County officials tout Lilly’s $2.1B manufacturing plan as a ‘game-changer’
Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry called Eli Lilly’s plans to build two pharmaceutical manufacturing sites “transformational” for his city.
Brahms and Radiohead meet at ISO, thanks to composer Steve Hackman
Audience members at Hilbert Circle Theatre will hear Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, which debuted in 1876, fused with Radiohead’s “OK Computer” album from 1997.
With Indianapolis 500 at full throttle, business is booming again
Locals don’t need studies to reinforce what they already know—this month is revving up to be the best fiscal May since the 100th running of the race in 2016.
Penske ready for 300,000 guests in a full-capacity Indy 500
Roger Penske will at last be able to open the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to a capacity crowd this Sunday for his first true Indianapolis 500 since buying the property in 2020.
Gainbridge extends deal as presenting sponsor of Indy 500
The Indianapolis 500 will be presented by Gainbridge for the next several years under a contract extension announced Wednesday with the online investment platform.
Lilly to anchor state’s new innovation district with $2.1B in manufacturing facilities
The Indianapolis-based drugmaker said Wednesday the project in Boone County will create up to 500 jobs in central Indiana, along with up to 1,500 temporary construction jobs.
Developer proposes 358-unit apartment project at Noblesville’s Hyde Park
Hyde Park Towns and Flats would be built on 17.4 acres of land west of Hamilton Town Center at the southwest corner of East 141st Street and Brooks School Road.
Andrea Morehead drops discrimination lawsuit against WTHR
The longtime news anchor’s lawsuit alleged that she had been harassed and mistreated by colleagues and managers as she waged a public battle with breast cancer.
Indiana lawmakers override governor’s veto of trans sports bill
State senators voted 32-15 in favor of overriding Gov. Eric Holcomb following the same action in a 67-28 vote by the House earlier in the day.
Circle Centre owners take first steps in recasting downtown mall
The ownership group plans to begin conversations with potential developers in the near future, after receiving suggestions from four design groups for remaking the massive property as a mixed-use district.