Three downtown hotel projects delayed amid development glut
A trio of hotels in downtown’s construction pipeline have stalled in recent months, raising questions about whether they will ultimately move forward.
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Filmmaker peddles Spanish wine in the United States
When Indianapolis outdoorsman and filmmaker Eddie Brochin was asked to lead adventure tours on a Mexican ranch in 2013, he had no idea it would lead him to import and distribute wine.
First 16 Tech office building set to open in June; Innovation Hub to follow
The long-planned $500 million project is at a pivotal moment—one its organizers say could serve as a catalyst for tremendous growth at the 50-acre campus and for central Indiana overall.
UPDATE: Marion County man tests positive for COVID-19, state officials say
Gov. Eric Holcomb said that in response he has declared a public health emergency so the state can seek federal funding to help control and stop any spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. coronavirus fatality rate could be lower than global rate so far
Evidence is mounting that the disease is most likely to result in serious illness or death among the elderly and people with existing health problems.
Celadon auctioning off equipment from east-side headquarters
Indianapolis-based Key Auctioneers will be handling the sale of office furniture, computers, truck parts and other items from Celadon’s east-side headquarters as the trucking company liquidates its assets in bankruptcy.
IndyCar racing team, engineering firm eye Zionsville for new HQs, 600 jobs
Preliminary plans by an IndyCar racing team and a vehicle engineering company could lead to the first development in Zionsville’s Creekside Corporate Park in years.
State health officials offer tips for protecting against coronavirus
After announcing that Indiana has confirmed its first case of COVID-19, state health officials released information about how coronaviruses are spread and how to protect yourself.
Proposed study commission on climate change advances to full City-County Council
The proposal was penned by Democrats in early January and has been opposed by council Republicans who believe creating a commission to study climate change is a redundant effort.
U.S. added robust 273K jobs in February before virus escalated
The Labor Department said Friday that the unemployment rate fell to 3.5% last month, matching a 50-year low, down from 3.6% in January.
Local firm, IUPUI offers free software to schools closed by coronavirus outbreak
CourseNetworking, an Indianapolis-based maker of distance learning and collaborations software, and the IUPUI CyberLab are offering a free solution for schools through their Learning Management System.
As virus cases near 100,000, fear grows for ‘devastation’ of poor
Halted travel and a broader economic downturn linked to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus threaten to hit already-struggling communities for months to come.
Indiana governor backs path for forcing out attorney general
Gov. Eric Holcomb said in a statement Thursday that he supports a bill endorsed by the Indiana House that would prohibit anyone whose law license has been suspended for at least 30 days from serving as attorney general.
Upcoming U.S. jobs data will provide gauge for virus economic damage
A range of job market barometers will provide some of the most vital signals about the economy in the coming weeks and months.
Senate passes bill that regulates employment of minors
Senate Bill 409, authored by Sen. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper, eliminates the work-permit requirement for minors and tweaks some of the hours they can work.
Art Van to close furniture stores in at least five states as part of liquidation
The 61-year-old retailer operates in nine states under various brands. Stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio are expected to close.
Former UAW President Gary Jones charged with corruption
Former UAW President Gary Jones is accused of conspiring with others at the union to embezzle more than $1 million. The court filing against Jones describes a scheme to pocket cash and enjoy luxuries, including $13,000 in cigars.
Lawmakers continue fight over landlord-tenant legislation
Under a change made Thursday, a controversial provision to preempt local ordinances that deal with landlord-tenant rights would take effect immediately instead of July 1.
Calumet Specialty Products CEO set to leave company
Calumet CEO Tim Go, who has spearheaded turnaround efforts at the Indianapolis-based oil refiner and maker of specialty petroleum products, will leave his post at the end of May.
Clay Terrace owner planning to add hotel, apartments, office space to property
Washington Prime Group Inc. has filed a request with the city of Carmel to rezone the 577,614-square-foot shopping center at West 146th Street and U.S. 31 to allow for a variety of new uses.