Photo gallery: Scenes from the 2026 Indianapolis 500
Our race day photo gallery covers everything from the on-track accomplishments and Snake Pit antics at the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500.
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Photo gallery: Wienies, weather bring mixed bag to Carb Day at IMS
Rain may have spoiled some of Friday’s on-track fun at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but Carb Day still had a few wieners.
Wienie 500 captures the imagination of Carb Day attendees
The race, known as the Wienie 500, inspired many Carb Day attendees to wear hot dog costumes and hot dog headgear.
Q&A with Schahet Hotels CEO Jeffrey Brown about collaboration with Ball State
Brown spoke with IBJ about adding signature touches to The Cantio in Muncie and how Schahet adheres to its core values.
WIBC on-air personality Casey Daniels announces exit from station
Casey Daniels, the former broadcast partner of Rob Kendall on radio’s “Kendall & Casey” show, will depart WIBC-FM 93.1.
Photo gallery: Construction work progresses on Signia hotel, convention center addition
The $510 million hotel, the Indiana Convention Center addition and a skybridge across Capitol Avenue are on pace to be completed this autumn.
Brandon Meeks puts spotlight on ‘Unsung Giants’ of jazz
Bass player Brandon Meeks selected trumpet player Clifford Ratliff as the focus of the first “Unsung Giants” composition.
Downtown restaurant China King to close after 34-year run
China King, an Asian restaurant that’s served downtown customers from a compact storefront since 1992, is planning to cease operations.
Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts unveils 70 shows for 2026-27 season
Five-time Grammy Award winner Mavis Staples, two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and “The Traitors” host Alan Cumming will perform.
Indianapolis named No. 3 Best Sports Business City
With the No. 3 ranking, Indianapolis jumps eight spots from the inaugural rankings in 2023, when it was ranked No. 11.
UPDATE: Finding new Purdue president could come with challenges, experts say
The university’s board of trustees could have a challenging task ahead in finding Mung Chiang’s replacement, given the breadth of the president’s role and Purdue’s standing as one of the largest and most widely respected public research universities in the United States.
Staff members buy SmallBox firm as it rolls out Trailways campaign
Greater Indy Trailways is a branding effort to raise awareness of more than 800 miles of connected trails in central Indiana.
IBJ Podcast: IBJ’s editor on making mistakes, combatting bias, diversifying revenue
Lesley Weidenbener discusses a serious error made by the newsroom earlier this month, the financial health of IBJ’s parent company and avoiding political partiality.
Q&A with entrepreneur Harrison Painter on AI, marketing and feeling claustrophobic
He sat down with IBJ to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, how he got interested in artificial intelligence and what he’s up to with his latest startup, LaunchReady.ai.
Actor Brendan Fraser to wave green flag at Indianapolis 500
Academy Award winner Fraser will serve as honorary starter for the May 24 race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
After 13 years, rapper Rusty Redenbacher returns to the mic
Rusty Redenbacher’s latest EP, titled “One for Jones,” pays tribute to late Indianapolis music standout Ron “DJ Indiana Jones” Miner.
3 stores, 2 restaurants announced for former Saks location at Fashion Mall
Stores and restaurants will occupy more space than originally envisioned for the Fashion Mall redevelopment.
Pizza festival organizer plans fresh start at new location
The second Indianapolis Pizza Festival is scheduled for Oct. 17 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, coinciding with the World Food Championships.
Buckingham floats 58-unit townhome project by Indiana Farm Bureau building downtown
The site, a narrow stretch of green space over 3.1 acres, has been owned by Indiana Farm Bureau since the 1980s.
Indiana regulators awaiting final federal marijuana action as lawmaker drafts legalization bill
State Sen. Mike Bohacek announced on Monday his plans to draft 2027 legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana and establish regulations governing its sale, distribution and use.