Bible Broadcasting Network buys local radio station from Urban One
The non-commercial Bible Broadcasting Network, based in North Carolina, operates more than 50 radio stations in 23 states.
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Holcomb expects abortion to be addressed at July special session
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Friday on Twitter that he expects the General Assembly to take up abortion law during a special session next month that he called for earlier this week to address refunds for state taxpayers.
Madam C.J. Walker mural to follow Major Taylor in ‘Legends’ series
Indianapolis artist Tasha Beckwith is set to paint a mural to celebrate the legacy of entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, who built a hair-care product empire and became known as the “first self-made female millionaire” in the United States.
Developer buys Diamond Chain site for Indy Eleven soccer stadium, mixed-use district
The redevelopment of what is now an 18-acre manufacturing site downtown is expected to include apartments, a hotel, an office building and retail space—in addition to a 20,000-seat stadium. Keystone Corp. CEO Ersal Ozdemir said the project’s cost will likely top $1 billion.
Settlement would forgive $6B for defrauded college students
Almost all the schools involved are for-profit colleges. The list includes ITT Technical Institute, which was headquartered in Carmel and shut down in 2016.
Noblesville residents await vote on proposed Potter’s Bridge Park gravel pit
The plan proposed by Beaver Materials and the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department would eventually add 50 acres to Potter’s Bridge Park, but many Noblesville residents have come out in opposition.
Area homebuilders see 5th straight month of falling permits
Builders are coming off their busiest year since 2005, but single-family building permits have fallen on a year-over-year basis in every month of 2022.
Walmart expands health services in Indiana, two other states
Walmart said it chose to extend coverage to Louisiana, Indiana and Illinois because of the potential for instant impact for employees who live in those three states.
New not-for-profit lands $1.6M to support Indiana Avenue, Black communities
Urban Legacy Lands Initiative Inc. expects to create a preservation and stewardship framework to support the city’s Black communities, with a focus on equitable and inclusive neighborhood growth.
Here’s how IPS has spent its federal pandemic funding so far
Indianapolis Public Schools has spent around 10% of its $213.5 million in federal COVID-19 funding to date. That figure is low compared to other districts in Indiana and across the country, but IPS officials are preparing to spend the full allocation.
AES Indiana electricity customers could see 19% price hikes this fall
AES Indiana, formerly known as Indianapolis Power & Light Co., is asking state regulators for permission to increase prices under a mechanism that allows it to adjust prices based on fluctuations in the cost of fuel.
Spot Freight adding 240 employees in Indianapolis
Spot has been on IBJ’s Fast 25 list of growing companies four times, including from 2015 to 2017 and in 2021.
Boone County property owners asking Lebanon to annex hundreds of acres
The annexation requests come as the Indiana Economic Development Corp. pushes forward with its plans for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District.
Mondelez agrees to acquire energy-bar maker Clif for $2.9B
Clif Bar & Co. operates a major commercial bakery in Indianapolis that employs more than 400 workers. The plant at 7575 Georgetown Road received a $10 million expansion in 2019.
Indiana gas tax set to increase while state eyes inflation relief
Indiana residents will soon pay 62 cents per gallon in taxes on gasoline, the state Department of Revenue announced Monday.
Developer plans three-month closure to speed redevelopment of Lafayette Square Mall
Sojos Capital said it has already begun multiple upgrades to the property, including replacing the roof, changing HVAC units, interior and exterior painting, and additional security enhancements.
Jules Muck, muralist who sparked controversy, returns to Indianapolis
Jules Muck, known for her “Muck Rock” tag, painted at the Indy Walls art center in Sacred Heart and at Fling Bungee Fitness in Noblesville.
‘Babyface’ Edmonds comes home for Walker Theatre’s 95th anniversary
This weekend’s “welcome back” events at the Walker include Friday’s Babyface show, block parties on Saturday and Sunday, and celebrating the completion of $15 million in renovations.
Lilly faces lawsuit over alleged excessive retirement-plan fees
The drugmaker is one of hundreds of U.S. companies being sued in the recent trend in litigation: excessive fees on 401(k) retirement plans.
State tourism agency plans to ask for huge funding boost
Tourism officials are introducing a campaign they hope will set the stage for a significant funding increase from the General Assembly next year.