Kyle Larson races to his 1st Brickyard 400 victory, making a late charge through the field
Larson has won three of NASCAR’s crown jewel races, missing only the Daytona 500. And his return to Indy was every bit as exciting as it was in May.
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What happens next: Biden wants to pass the baton to Harris. Here’s how that might work
The path ahead is neither easy nor obvious, even with President Joe Biden endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. There are unanswered questions about logistics, money and political fallout.
Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris as successor
President Joe Biden’s backing helps clear the way for Vice President Kamala Harris, but a smooth transition is by no means assured.
Tens of thousands of Catholics walk through downtown Indy in spiritual procession
The 1.2-mile procession took a total of two hours, in which Holy leaders waved, smiled, and said “God bless you” to thick crowds gathered along curbs on Maryland and Meridian streets.
NIT to hold 2025 men’s semifinals, championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Indianapolis is already set to host the NIT semifinals and final in 2026, along with the NCAA Division I, II and III men’s title games.
Hogsett’s former top aide no longer employed at law firm after harassment allegations emerge
Thomas Cook’s employment at Bose McKinney & Evans ended Friday after IndyStar published an investigation that revealed three women staffers had accused him of sexual harassment while he served as a top aide to Mayor Joe Hogsett.
Trucking industry on a bumpy road post-pandemic
The economic effects of the pandemic created boom times for trucking—but the industry has hit an extended bumpy patch since then, with no consensus as to when conditions will smooth out.
Westfield starts designing long-awaited downtown
For years, transforming Westfield’s downtown into a vibrant, happening place has been a much-discussed but never-realized goal. Now, the first-term mayor is pushing to make the redevelopment of downtown more than just a talking point.
A big play for youth, pro rugby is taking shape near downtown Indianapolis
Rugby Indy LLC expects to begin a $45 million revamp of Kuntz Memorial Soccer Stadium, at 1502 W. 16th St., this summer.
IU Health’s massive hospital project is on schedule, should ‘top out’ next spring
Work on Indiana University Health’s $4.3 billion downtown hospital campus, one of the most expensive construction projects in Indiana history, is set to be finished in late 2027.
Kite Realty gives new life to 65-year-old Nora Plaza
Five years after Indianapolis-based Kite bought the shopping center, the developer has invested in utilities, signage and infrastructure and is adding eye-catching tenants West Elm, Williams Sonoma and Bluemercury.
Marion County no longer majority white, Census shows
The consolidated city-county recorded a net loss of about 8,000 residents between 2020 and 2023, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data.
GOP leader says Hogsett failed to take serious action against top aide accused of sexual harassment
An IndyStar investigation reported that Thomas Cook, who served as Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s chief deputy and advised him in other capacities, was accused by three subordinate women staffers of showering them with gifts and attention and then pressuring them toward intimacy.
Central Indiana home sales sink 12% amid higher prices
Closed sales in the Indianapolis area have fallen in 28 of the past 29 months on a year-over-year basis.
Holcomb heading to Australia, Singapore on economic development trip
Indiana is home to 32 Australian businesses and two Singaporean-owned businesses, and several Indiana-based companies do business in either Australia and Singapore, or both.
Indy airport, BMV among those affected by global technology outage
A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday.
AgriNovus report details agbioscience sector growth opportunities
The AgriNovus Indiana report quantifies agbiosciences as contributing $22.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product. It also identifies several key areas of opportunity for growth in this sector.
For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for old-style devotion in modern stadium setting
Thousands of Catholics have converged on Indianapolis for the first National Eucharistic Congress in more than 80 years. On Thursday, many of them attended a worship service at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Q&A: IMS leader Doug Boles weighs in on Brickyard 400 scheduling, return to oval
IBJ spoke with Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles about expectations for the Brickyard 400, which is returning for the first time since 2020, and the challenges of scheduling NASCAR around other major events in Indianapolis.
Trump urges unity after assassination attempt while accepting GOP presidential nomination
Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in the longest convention speech in modern history.