Sugar Foods to open Whiteland production, distribution facility, create 105 jobs
The company is investing $40 million in the leased 617,000-square-foot Johnson County facility.
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Golf Club of Indiana building 18-hole putting course that will be first in state
The Ridge Putting Course will open in summer 2026 for course members, nearby residents and donors. It will be available to members of the public in 2027.
Rare rainy day expected for Rose Parade, Rose Bowl as IU fans make trip
For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl in Southern California. Thousands of Indiana University fans are expected to make the trip.
Gov. Mike Braun reinstates workforce development board previously dissolved by Legislature
The Governor’s Office said Tuesday that the new board will act as “a central coordinating body to align employers, education and training providers, and state agencies around measurable workforce outcomes.”
Church files federal lawsuit alleging Indy violated religious freedom in blocked Holy Cross demolition
Parish leaders claim a city board’s October vote to prohibit the demolition of the century-old Holy Cross church “intruded on St. Philip Neri Catholic Church’s religious exercise and violated its religious autonomy.”
December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show
The minutes showed that even some Fed officials who supported the rate cut did so with reservations, with some saying they wanted to wait for more data before making any further moves.
Indiana appellate court rules lower court must grant summary judgment to IU in sports injury lawsuit
The plaintiff was an offensive lineman on IU’s football team and was working out with a trainer during a voluntary pre-season workout when he was injured by a resistance band.
$100,000 commission offered for mural on Indiana Fever facility
Pacers Sports & Entertainment is paying for the artwork that will adorn the $78 million facility presently under construction.
New Hamilton County prosecutor to be sworn in, replacing retiring Greg Garrison
Garrison announced his retirement earlier this month, citing recent health concerns that had made it “imperative” for him to act quickly to complete his work.
Tariffs to set up US materials stocks for best earnings in 5 years
Materials stocks—a group of companies ranging from steelmaker Nucor Corp. and paint maker Sherwin-Williams Co. to packaging manufacturers including Smurfit WestRock Plc and Ball Corp.—are set to see earnings rise 20% in 2026.
Bots, banking and stablecoins expected to dominate fintech in 2026
After a year of regulatory triumphs, industry leaders are betting that 2026 could mark a major inflection point.
Meta buys startup Manus in latest move to advance artificial intelligence efforts
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been pushing to revive its commercial AI efforts as the company faces tough competition from rivals such as Google and OpenAI.
Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents.
While the question revolves around only a few cents per transaction, it raises important consumer protection and legal questions for states to consider.
In ‘Nassar 2.0,’ Olympics watchdog failed to close abuse case against gymnastics coach
With multiple alleged victims, new witnesses coming forward and coach Sean Garder’s history at three gyms in different states, the case became one of the most troubling of the 8-year-old SafeSport agency’s investigations.
5 downtown Indianapolis development projects to watch in 2026
Several downtown development projects are in their infancy or just getting started. IBJ takes a look at a handful that could draw buzz throughout 2026.
Silver and gold futures slide after CME raises margin requirements
With prices surging this year, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, one of the world’s largest trading floors for commodities, required traders to put up more cash to invest in precious metals.
Colts need to start contemplating future following playoff elimination
After becoming the first team in 30 years to start 8-2 and miss the playoffs, the Colts could use this week to start pondering fixes for next season. But with one game left this season, coach Shane Steichen insists he’s not looking beyond this week.
Republic designates longtime executive to be its next CEO
Republic Airways president Matt Koscal has been with the company since 2014, serving in several positions.
Trump rural health grants come with clawback threat to states
Indiana was awarded $206.9 million for fiscal 2026 from the rural health care fund. States will be forced to undergo a re-scoring process every year with the Office of Rural Health Transformation.
Fox files request to shift former sports analyst Mark Sanchez’s assault case to federal court
Fox, which has been sued for negligent hiring, is requesting the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana take jurisdiction after asserting Huse Culinary was “fraudulently joined” to the lawsuit to keep the case in state.