Live Nation CEO, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trial
Michael Rapino, who has led the company since it was formed 21 years ago, defended the dominant position Live Nation has taken over the last two decades.
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Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department
In justifying the change, Trump officials said the Education Department is “ill-equipped” to handle such a big loan portfolio.
FCC green lights merger of TV station rivals; local station will be divested
As part of the merger, Nexstar is expected to divest six TV stations, including one in Indianapolis.
‘Bigger Picture’ poster exhibition highlights Hollywood’s animal magnetism
The event organized by Indianapolis-based Lodge Design & Marketing serves as a fundraiser for the upcoming Indy Film Fest.
DirecTV sues Nexstar, Tegna over their proposed $6.2B merger
DirecTV said the merger would create a triopoly in Indianapolis, affecting more than 1.2 million “TV homes.”
In always-on culture, employees try ‘microshifting’ to reclaim personal lives
The flexible scheduling approach involves tackling job duties in short, productive bursts instead of a single nine-to-five stretch.
New Indiana law updates Ivy Tech governance, doubles down on workforce mission
The updates also come as state officials continue to scrutinize college degree offerings and push for learners to earn high-value credentials, as early as high school.
Purdue seniors start March Madness farewell tour, putting team ahead of individual glory
By sticking around longer than most players in today’s game, Purdue players Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith have seen and done things that seem increasingly unfathomable.
Central Indiana existing-home market ekes out February sales gain
Sales of existing homes in central Indiana bounced back from a frigid January to post a modest increase in February, according to the latest data from the MIBOR Realtor Association.
Lilly’s experimental diabetes shot yields record weight loss in study
The late-stage results handily beat earlier trials of the company’s diabetes blockbuster Mounjaro, which racked up sales of $23 billion in 2025.
Robert J. Hicks is IBJ’s 2026 Forty Under 40 alum of the year
The Forty Under 40 Alumni Award recognizes a former honoree who stands out as a continuing contributor to central Indiana. The 2026 class will be unveiled at a breakfast event April 15.
Sheridan adventure park inks partnership with Westfield’s Droplight Grand Park
Skylake is scheduled to open this summer, starting with its water attractions that include a 6-acre manmade lake, water slides, cabanas and a floating obstacle course. Other components like its high ropes course and a year-round tubing hill are expected to roll out later.
Culver’s to open first downtown Indianapolis location
This Culver’s will be a rarity for the Wisconsin-based chain because it won’t be in a stand-alone building and it won’t offer drive-thru service.
Judge orders 3 counties to hold absentee ballots in Indiana Senate primary
Clay County Circuit Court Judge David Thomas issued an order Wednesday directing clerks to “immediately cease” sending absentee ballots involving the Republican Senate District 38 race.
IEDC board gives staff more authority, rethinks embattled foundation’s dissolution
Gov Mike Braun is reexamining his previous desire to “wind down” the Indiana Economic Development Foundation, saying Wednesday he sees a future for the nonprofit booster group.
Nation’s largest retail group forecasts 4.4% annual sales gain despite volatility
The 2026 sales forecast exceeds the 3.6% average annual sales growth over the past 10 years, excluding the pandemic period from 2020 to 2022.
Iran war has US farmers worried about cost, availability of fertilizer
Thousands of farmers across the country will pay far more this spring than they expected for fertilizer that is essential to their crops.
Fed keeps key rate unchanged as Powell vows to stay until DOJ probe is done
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that the central bank remained concerned about inflation that was still stubbornly elevated even before the Iran conflict’s impact on gas prices.
Metropolitan Development Commission approves $4B data center plan over resident objections
Seattle-based Sabey Corp. plans to build the facility on 130 acres near the northeast corner of Kentucky Avenue and Camby Road on the far-southwest side of the city.
US wholesale prices see biggest rise in a year
U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected in February, driven partly by a sharp increase in food costs.