Super Bowl expected to smash betting records, with nearly 68M U.S. adults wagering
The volume of betting participation is projected to be 35% higher than last year, which was the previous record, according to the American Gaming Association.
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Machine Gun Kelly, Shaquille O’Neal to share NBA All-Star Weekend bill
Musical performances are planned in conjunction with a special TNT “Inside the NBA” telecast at the Indiana Conventions Center.
Butler University planning apartment-style student housing for upperclassmen, grad students
While the 5,763-student university has not yet finalized the details of its plan to accommodate demand for semi-independent and amenity-rich housing, it hopes to secure board of trustees approval by the end of the year.
Riley Green to headline Legends Day concert during Indy 500 weekend
For the third consecutive year, Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park will host the Legends Day concert.
Wine and gift shop Vine & Table to close in Carmel
Vine & Table, which opened in Carmel in 2007, was founded by Joe Husar, the owner of Kahn’s Catering. Husar sold the business in 2016 to Big Red Liquors.
Developer, neighbors reach last-minute deal on $61M apartments project north of Broad Ripple
The agreement between J.C. Hart Co. and residents of the Oxbow Estates and Spirit Lake condominiums cleared the way for the City-County Council to unanimously approve a rezoning of the former Willows Event Center property.
Tickets available for free All-Star Tip-Off event
The event, scheduled for Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at Bicentennial Unity Plaza, is free and open to the public, but only 5,000 tickets are being distributed.
Indiana-based Haynes International to be acquired for $970M
The 112-year-old manufacturer, which is one of the largest public companies in the state, has agreed to be acquired by North American Stainless in Ghent, Kentucky.
Indianapolis to host World Food Championships in November
The competitive event featuring 1,500 home cooks, professional chefs and BBQ teams is scheduled Nov. 8-12 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
IBJ Podcast: Here’s what to see and do during All-Star Weekend
IBJ arts and entertainment writer Dave Lindquist talks about the All-Star Weekend schedule of concerts and other entertainment so far and explains what central Indiana residents can do to enjoy the festiities—even if they don’t have a ticket to the game.
Lil Wayne added to NBA All-Star Weekend concert lineup
The NBA All-Star Weekend addition of Lil Wayne, known for hit songs “Lollipop” and “A Milli,” is listed at Ticketmaster’s website.
The RoomPlace to close all six Indianapolis-area stores
The restructuring plan will allow the business to refocus its efforts on strengthening its 18 Chicagoland stores, a news release stated.
NBA weekend could be All-Star shot for downtown
Brokers are filling vacant retail spaces with corporate parties, personal events and an assortment of fan-focused pop-ups. They hope the crowds will want to return later for a fun night, a nice dinner or even office or residential space.
Author John Green’s current chapter is focused on a healthier human race
Green’s new journey to becoming a leading advocate for wiping out tuberculosis worldwide has its roots in another of his philanthropic interests: the health of mothers and infants in Sierra Leone.
Indiana wholesalers fight over surging ready-to-drink cocktail market
Beer wholesalers want the ability to sell liquor-based ready-to-drink cocktails in Indiana, an increasingly popular line that liquor and wine wholesalers want to keep for themselves.
Paul George to screen documentary during All-Star film festival
New Slam Film Festival will commemorate 30th anniversary of basketball magazine through screenings of 15 movies.
Calumet Specialty Products to move HQ to Stutz campus downtown
The Indianapolis area’s sixth-largest public company plans to move 200 employees from the company’s current west-side home to the new offices.
South Korean chipmaker chooses Indiana for cutting-edge plant, report says
SK Hynix, one of the world’s largest semiconductor chip makers, plans to build a high-tech packaging plant in Indiana, according to a report Thursday in the Financial Times.
Indianapolis Star printing plant to close; operations shifting to Illinois
A 120-year run of local printing of The Indianapolis Star will end with the closure of the Pulliam Production Center.
Original Mimi Blue restaurant closes on Mass Ave
No Mimi Blue restaurants remain for the meatballs-focused concept that grew to three central Indiana locations in 2018.