The 10 most-downloaded IBJ Podcast episodes of 2024
At the top of the list is host Mason King’s interview with Chick McGee, who has been a fixture on Indianapolis radio for 38 years as a cast member of “The Bob & Tom Show.”
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For the middle class, fewer gifts under the tree this year
The middle class is paring back on holiday gifts this year, reflecting a widening inflation-fueled spending gap between the country’s wealthiest and everyone else.
Party City is going out of business after a nearly 40-year run
Employees at three Party City stores told The Washington Post that they were notified the closures would occur by the end of February.
Big Lots conducts going-out-of-business sales after sale of company falls through
According to the company’s website, all stores are closing and discounts of up to 50% are being offered on the entire assortment goods.
Notre Dame protects home field in new postseason era with 1st playoff win, 27-17 over Indiana
The seventh-seeded Fighting Irish (12-1) won their 11th straight—and their first playoff victory.
Senate eyes vote before midnight on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson had insisted Congress would “meet our obligations” and not allow federal operations to shutter ahead of the Christmas holiday season.
FDA approves Lilly’s Zepbound for obstructive sleep apnea
Lilly’s stock was up slightly in after-hours trading.
Gov. Holcomb’s accessibility, personal touches shape economic legacy, colleagues say
Holcomb’s administration has focused its economic strategy on courting new companies and investing in those already here.
Lilly stock caught up in wave of uncertainty
After a stunning 703% run-up in price over the past five years, shares of Eli Lilly and Co. have been on a roller-coaster ride since September.
Q&A with First Internet Bank’s David Becker on apprenticeships as workforce training
Becker expects the bank’s apprenticeship program will gain momentum when changes to the high school diploma take effect, beginning with the class of 2029 (current eighth-graders).
Richard Allen, convicted in 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls, sentenced to 130 years
Allen received the maximum sentence in the case that’s long cast a shadow over the teens’ small hometown of Delphi.
Trump wants debt ceiling increase in budget deal. If not, shutdown should ‘start now’
Hours before the start of a possible federal government shutdown, President-elect Donald Trump doubled-down on his insistence that the debt ceiling be increased or eliminated.
Tesla recalling almost 700,000 vehicles due to tire pressure monitoring system issue
The recall includes certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3 and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles.
Lawmakers preview property tax policy at legislative conference
Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Chair Travis Holdman, R-Markle, said his caucus is ready to introduce between 12 and 15 bills that will affect property taxes.
AI, IPOs expected to boost venture funding activity in 2025
After a lackluster few years for venture investing activity, observers expect to see improvement in 2025, both nationally and in Indiana.
Is the run of bank branch closures ending? Maybe.
Even in the era of online banking, banks say they still value the physical location, and several are making significant investments in expanding and improving their branch networks.
Man who revealed weapons at polling site could face charges under new law
Under Senate Enrolled Act 170, threatening, obstructing, interfering with or injuring an election worker can be charged as a Level 6 felony.
Tinker Street owner to open new restaurant in historic Carmel home
In January, Tom Main will open Freeland’s at North End in a house built in 1845 that became known as “The Maples.”
House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain
A day before a potential government shutdown, the House resoundingly rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan Thursday to fund operations and suspend the debt ceiling, as Democrats and dozens of Republicans refused to accommodate his sudden demands.
Starbucks workers plan strikes that could spread to hundreds of US stores by Christmas Eve
Workers at Starbucks stores plan to go on a five-day strike starting Friday to protest lack of progress in contract negotiations with the company.