American Pianists Association unveils finalists for classical competition
Michelle Cann will serve as the first-ever artistic partner for the quadrennial competition presented by the Indianapolis-based APA.
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Attorneys, businesses await impact of proposed rule to extend OT to more salaried workers
It’s been more than six months since the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed new rule to the Fair Labor Standards Act that would extend overtime pay to 3.6 million salaried workers. Whenever the final rule is published, it’s expected to spur immediate legal challenges.
QB Joe Flacco heading to Colts on 1-year, $4.5M deal, source says
Flacco is heading to the Indianapolis Colts after helping the Cleveland Browns reach the playoffs and winning the AP Comeback Player of the Year Award.
His Place Eatery to open new location near intersection of 86th and Ditch
His Place Eatery, consistently ranked as a top soul food restaurant in the city, is expanding 15 years after it opened in March 2009.
Indiana schools must ban cell phones from class time under new law
Lawmakers and advocates hope the ban improves student engagement, behavior, and mental health, all of which they say have declined since cell phones became a common sight in students’ hands.
CIB wants to buy 8.8 acres near Lucas Oil Stadium for truck parking, event prep
Leaders of the Capital Improvement Board of Marion County, which operates of the stadium and Indiana Convention Center, want control of the parcel to guarantee adequate space for storing semis and staging events as the city’s sports and tourism industry grows.
Republican gubernatorial candidates trade jabs at first debate
Candidates U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Eric Doden, former Attorney General Curtis Hill and Jamie Reitenour took turns elevating themselves above their peers with interspersed jabs at opponents.
Newly formed Indy Black Heritage & Legacy Trail plans walking tours for 2025
Heritage markers are planned in the neighborhoods of Haughville, Babe Denny, Norwood, Martindale and areas west and northwest of downtown.
IBJ Podcast: Christopher Day on boosting state’s startup ecosystem, getting investors to say ‘yes’
The CEO of Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures spills on expanding the search for talent, the untapped power of collaboration, and the five aspects of a business where entrepreneurs can minimize risk and attract investors.
Gaming commission funding throttled by lawmakers in late-night move
A feud between the General Assembly and the Indiana Gaming Commission escalated late Friday when lawmakers approved language blocking the commission from getting more money without their approval.
Breweries in Indiana strive to adapt as sales go flat
Craft beer, once the dynamic upstart of central Indiana’s food and beverage scene, is no longer a growth industry.
Caitlin Clark expected to push Fever, WNBA to new heights
In the week since the Iowa Hawkeyes guard announced her plans to go pro, interest in tickets for Indiana Fever games—both at home and on the road—have spiked.
Combine sees record attendance as city looks to keep event past 2025
The NFL Scouting Combine, held Feb. 29 to March 3 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, was bolstered by the Combine Experience and Inside Look, separate attractions that were added to make the overall event more fan-inclusive.
U.S. Olympic Swim Trials organizers preview June festivities in Indianapolis
A landmark piece of public art and a free nine-night concert series are planned for downtown Indianapolis during the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, which is expected to bring a record crowd for an indoor swim meet.
Butler seeks approvals for new presidential residence by campus
The school intends to demolish an existing residence and build the new house before late 2026, which coincides with the end of President James Danko’s contract with the school.
Indianapolis record label helps experimental band launch new era
Nick Ohler helped Sleepytime Gorilla Museum finance a reunion album and tour before signing the band to his new Indianapolis-based record label, Avant Night.
Lennar looking to develop 95-home neighborhood in Carmel
Current plans for the project call for the construction of 47 single-family houses, 48 town houses and 15,000 square feet of retail space.
Stellantis puts massive Tipton manufacturing complex on the market
Operations at the 781,500-square-foot Tipton Transmission Plant, which includes three buildings and spans 103 acres, were quietly suspended last summer.
Most Indianapolis parks now offering free Wi-Fi access
Nineteen Indianapolis parks currently have access to free high-speed wireless internet, with another 10 slated to receive it by the end of the summer.
Nikki Haley suspends campaign, leaves Trump as last major GOP candidate
Haley encouraged Trump to earn the support of the coalition of moderate Republicans and independent voters who supported her.