Elanco, High Alpha Innovation launch ag-tech startup Athian
The startup, Athian, aims to help farmers and ranchers measure, and eventually monetize, their efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of their cattle operations.
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Indy-based executive to be part of Super Bowl officiating team
Officiating at the highest level of football isn’t Bryan Neale’s only gig. He’s also chief executive of Indianapolis-based Blind Zebra Consulting, a business management consulting group.
Circle Centre ownership largely the same after 27 years
The disclosure of the group’s composition is the first since the mall opened in 1995, and comes about one week after Circle Centre Development acknowledged Simon Property Group’s exit.
Lilly to supply 600K doses of new COVID-19 antibody to U.S., if OK’d by FDA
The deal calls for the federal government to pay Eli Lilly and Co. more than $720 million for the antibody, which the company said is effective against all COVID-19 variants.
AES Indiana power plant breaks down again; repair date unknown
The Eagle Valley power plant in Martinsville is one of three generating stations that provides electricity for about 500,000 AES Indiana customers in central Indiana.
Stout’s Shoes plans Carmel comeback in The Signature development
The long-running footwear store will own space below the residential condominiums at the Old Meridian Street location and lease some of it to other retailers.
Cycling legend Major Taylor’s bike returning to Indianapolis for exhibition
The California-based U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that it was loaning the bike to the Indiana State Museum for an exhibit opening in March.
Design approved for Indiana University’s new School of Medicine building
IU said the 11-story, 325,000-square-foot facility in Indianapolis will be used to address instructional and research needs of programs in the university’s school of medicine.
Cummins to acquire brake manufacturer for $325M
Cummins announced Wednesday that it’s signed an agreement to purchase Connecticut-based Jacobs Vehicle Systems from its current owner for $325 million. The deal is expected to close later this year.
Pandemic forces delay in fraud trial of former Celadon execs
The criminal case against former Celadon executives Eric Meek and Bobby Peavler had been scheduled to begin on Feb. 22, but the judge has rescheduled the trial because local COVID-19 positivity rates are too high.
Pacers deal All-Star Sabonis to Kings in six-player trade
The Indiana Pacers will look completely different when they return home later this week, while the Sacramento Kings are getting an All-Star. The two teams agreed to a six-player trade Tuesday that will send star forward Domantas Sabonis to Sacramento and emerging point guard Tyrese Haliburton to the Pacers, a person with direct knowledge of […]
Huston exits College Board job as controversy brews over education bill
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston said he left the job to focus on his responsibilities at the Legislature. His office said his departure was unrelated to pending legislation.
Cook Medical to sell reproductive health unit for $875M
The reproductive health unit includes products for obstetrics and gynecology, in vitro fertilization and assisted reproductive technology.
City weighing nearly $25M in TIF bonds for Stutz renovation, 16 Tech apartments
The City-County Council on Monday saw the introduction of proposals to award developer-backed tax-increment financing bonds for a $60.8 million apartment development at the 16 Tech Innovation District, along with the $53 million redevelopment of the historic Stutz Motor Car Co. factory.
The Lemon Bar restaurant in Zionsville meeting tart end
Kate Drury, founder of The Flying Cupcake, opened The Lemon Bar in October 2017 in the renovated site of an abandoned garage. She cited staffing shortages as the reason behind its impending closure.
Krispy Kreme making brick-and-mortar return to Indy in March
The new building will become the doughnut company’s first Indianapolis store since closing other locations more than a decade ago.
Frontier offers $2.9B for Spirit to create low-cost airline combo
Frontier is offering to buy Spirit Airlines in a $2.9 billion cash-and-stock deal that will create the nation’s fifth largest carrier. The companies foresee adding 10,000 jobs internally.
Colts owner Irsay purchases 1965 Muhammad Ali pre-fight robe at auction
Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, placed a winning bid of $365,000 Saturday for the robe Ali wore before his first-round knockout of Sonny Liston on May 25, 1965.
John Mellencamp still has plenty of fight left in him
Now, at age 70, after a lifetime of speaking his mind, the Indiana artist doesn’t hesitate to name his adversaries.
Nuclear power could get a second chance in Indiana
Some once-leery states, including Indiana, are taking a new look at nuclear power as a way to preserve jobs and help decarbonize the electric grid.