Regions Bank economist sees more growth ahead
Regions Bank’s chief economist, in a visit to Indianapolis, said the metro area has been performing better economically than much of the country, in part because of the area’s diversified economy.
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Indy Historic Preservation Commission denies bid to demolish Holy Cross Church
After nearly two hours of occasionally passionate discussion, the nine-member panel voted unanimously to deny church leaders’ request to raze the historic building and the attached rectory at 125 N. Oriental St.
Hoosiers could see few short-term impacts of government shutdown, officials say
That’s in part because Indiana “isn’t as dependent on federal government largess,” Gov. Mike Braun told reporters on Wednesday.
Federal shutdown cuts off economic data vital to policymakers and investors
If the shutdown is short-lived, it won’t be very disruptive. But if the release of economic data is delayed for several weeks or longer, it could pose challenges, particularly for the Federal Reserve.
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton grabs spotlight in new season of Netflix series ‘Starting 5’
The rollercoaster ride of Tyrese Haliburton’s 2024-25 season dominates the preview of Netflix’s “Starting 5,” the second season of which debuts later this month.
Gold prices soar to new records amid US government shutdown
Gold sales can rise sharply when anxious investors seek “safe havens” for parking their money.
UPDATE: Indianapolis-based ag giant Corteva to split into 2 separate companies
Corteva, one of Indiana’s largest publicly traded companies, plans to split its seed and pesticide businesses into two independent, publicly traded companies by the end of 2026.
Google officially withdraws plans for data center in Franklin Township
The request comes less than two weeks after the company informed the City-County Council that it intended to withdraw its proposal amid intense pushback from neighbors and some city leaders.
Elanco opens ‘doors to the future’ with new $200M-plus Indianapolis headquarters
At Wednesday’s ribbon cutting, Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons said the new, three-building campus and developing OneHealth Innovation District “will write the history for the next 70 years of Elanco.”
Legal Prep charter school secures downtown location
The school’s downtown location on South Meridian Street is central to Legal Prep’s desire to be close to the city’s legal and business community.
Drugmakers buoyed as Trump deal eases worst fears on pricing
Shares in Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. were on the rise Wednesday after President Trump suggested the company would be next up to cut a deal over drug pricing.
As stock market booms, Americans have more at stake than ever
Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis showed that households and nonprofits were investing about 45.4% of their assets in corporate equities as of the second quarter of 2025—the highest exposure to stocks ever.
Indiana’s public universities report fall enrollment gains
But international student enrollment dropped more than 14% at Indiana and Purdue universities—the state’s two largest public university systems.
IEDC approves $10M in federal funding to launch Indianapolis venture studio
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. approved $10 million in federal funding for the planned OneHealth Venture Studio, which will operate on Elanco Animal Health’s new Indianapolis campus.
Car sales expected to surge as buyers raced to nab lapsing EV credit
Most industry observers forecast a slowdown in EV sales in the coming quarters, because without the federal incentives, the vehicles are still more expensive than gas-powered cars.
Indianapolis popular destination during recent unprecedented surge in border crossings
The U.S. Customs data covers the period when President Joe Biden’s administration ended COVID-19 restrictions on asylum to when President Donald Trump began his second term and declared a national emergency at the border.
FTC sues Zillow, Redfin over deal it says suppressed competition in rental ads
The Federal Trade Commission argues said the companies’ “unlawful scheme” maybe reduce incentives for further competition, and could lead to higher prices and fewer choices for multifamily rental advertising customers.
Here’s how the federal government shutdown will hit Indiana
Federal employees across Indiana will be furloughed or forced to work without pay beginning Wednesday after Congress failed to fund the government, leading to a shutdown.
What happens now that a government shutdown is underway
Here’s what to know about the federal government shutdown that began Wednesday:
Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty
Senate Democrats voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government for seven weeks on Tuesday night.