Graham Rahal gets Indy 500 ride as replacement for injured Stefan Wilson
Less than 48 hours earlier, it appeared Rahal’s 15-year streak of starting in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” would end.
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Downtown gas station owner planning apartments, retail next door
The owner also wants the city to vacate its right to an alley between the properties, which he says has become a “safe haven for crime and inappropriate and lewd behavior.”
Chicken Scratch plans downtown Indy location and one in Cincinnati
Known for chicken wings and gourmet smothered fries, Chicken Scratch scores high in Yelp user reviews for the restaurant’s blackened chicken alfredo and Buffalo chicken sandwich.
Purdue inks another international semiconductor agreement
The agreement is the third global semiconductor partnership involving Purdue University announced this month.
Indiana executive-branch employee misreported work hours, report finds
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office declined to file criminal charges in the case because the state employee paid back the full amount of $7,617.50 in restitution.
IBJ Podcast: The challenges and costs of being a 17-year-old racer trying to make it
In the latest edition of the IBJ Podcast, a father and son team talk about what it’s like in the trenches of professional racing, the costs involved, and how they work together to secure sponsors.
Timbaland touts AI voice filters as part of music’s future at VeeCon
In 2021, Vaynerchuk minted non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, that serve as tickets to the first three editions of VeeCon. Indianapolis hosted the second VeeCon, following Minneapolis in 2022.
What happened to Infosys’ big plans for Indianapolis?
The India-based tech giant broke ground 4-1/2 years ago on what it said would eventually be a $245 million, 141-acre campus. Today, Infosys appears far from achieving that vision—and it’s unclear when, or if, it ever will.
Circle Centre gets boost to bottom line for first time since before pandemic
The 28-year-old downtown mall nearly doubled its profit in 2022 compared with the previous year, according to a report on the property’s operations.
Home construction rise in Marion County bucks area trend
The Indianapolis area continued to see a slump in residential construction last month despite a big jump in single-family building permits in Marion County.
Indiana unveils new interstate signage to welcome visitors
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to install 19 interstate signs reading “More to Discover IN Indiana” by May 26 and another 57 by the end of June.
Indianapolis auction may extend glory days for Springsteen muscle car
On Saturday, Mecum is scheduled to auction a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible that Bruce Springsteen owned in the 1980s.
Developer looks to build 400 homes near LEAP district in Lebanon
The proposal calls for Spring Creek to be divided into four areas that include 170 single-family houses, 130 duplex units, 100 townhouses and 25 acres of commercial space.
Bottleworks Hotel tops Yelp’s national list of best places to stay
The only other Indiana lodging choice to make the list was ranked 27th and is operated by the same company that oversees Bottleworks Hotel.
Community Health opens rehab hospital in Brownsburg
Community Health said the 50,000-square-foot hospital at 8920 E. 56th St. has 40 beds and is designed to address a growing need for inpatient rehab services throughout central Indiana.
CBD store moves to Fountain Square neighborhood thick with smoke shops
Higher Life will be the sixth CBD retailer within a half-mile radius of the intersection of Virginia Avenue, Shelby and Prospect streets.
UPDATE: Citizens Energy to supply water for LEAP District
The move by Citizens Energy Group comes amid ongoing recruitment efforts by the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to lure companies in high-tech industries to Boone County.
Lilly overtakes rival J&J in market cap to become world’s most valuable drugmaker
Eli Lilly and Co. shares have soared 57% over the past 52 weeks, buoyed in part by sales of its diabetes drug Mounjaro, which the company is also preparing to seek approval to market for obesity.
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site to unveil $6M in upgrades
The improvements were made possible by a fundraising campaign that exceeded expectations and generated $6.8 million from 535 donors, said Charlie Hyde, CEO of the presidential site.
Graham Rahal wants father’s team to improve before deciding IndyCar future
The 34-year-old son of 1986 Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal is in a contract year and said Tuesday he’d maybe retire if a competitive seat isn’t in his future.