UPDATE: All-Star activities reopen after rain delay
The National Weather Service said meteorologists are tracking a line of showers and storms in western Indiana that are expected to move through the Indianapolis area between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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Indiana lawmaker proposes state takeover of Mile Square
Under State Sen. Michael Young’s proposal, a governor’s appointee, a state-appointed board and the Indiana Attorney General would tackle policy and prosecution in downtown Indianapolis.
Gov. Braun says state could intervene in Indy law enforcement after downtown violence
The Republican governor’s statements came on the heels of a string of shootings involving youth in the city’s core, including one on July 5 that killed two minors, and just before Indianapolis hosts WNBA All-Star Weekend.
Performances, watch parties and public art among highlights of WNBA All-Star events
Indianapolis is hosting the WNBA All-Star Weekend July 18-19, and dozens of events have been announced to celebrate the occasion.
IMPD safety plans for All-Star Weekend include drones, cameras and text line
Officials on Monday also outlined multiple street closures—including complete closures of Monument Circle—likely to affect the flow of traffic during All-Star Weekend.
IMPD chief: Public safety, not politics ‘what we need to focus on’
Politicians on the state and city level have been quick to weigh in on downtown shootings. But those in charge of public safety say they don’t want ongoing law-enforcement efforts in the area to become a political football.
City seeks to curb violence on eve of WNBA All-Star Game
Indianapolis leaders and event organizers are in a race against the clock to quell a recent spate of downtown violence before next weekend when the city hosts the WNBA All-Star Game and Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration, two of the biggest events on this year’s calendar.
Dozens of downtown businesses to offer WNBA-themed specials during All-Star Weekend
Nearly 30 local businesses across the city are offering limited-time deals and themed experiences during WNBA All-Star Weekend.
Former home of Tiki Bob’s among downtown buildings sold to Simon family in $4.5M deal
The acquisitions come as the family redevelops the former CSX warehouse property on the eastern side of the same block.
4 teens charged in July 5 mass shooting in downtown Indy
These are the first charges in connection with the deadly weekend shooting, but they may not be the last, the Prosecutor’s Office announced.
Mayor, police chief pledge to enforce curfew, boost patrols following downtown shootings
Chief Chris Bailey said IMPD will also seek “stay away orders” meant to keep people who have been charged with violent or disorderly crimes out of downtown.
Indy touts planned green spaces as convention attraction
Tourism promoters hope a Georgia Street revamp—along with the adjacent Signia by Hilton scheduled to open late next year and other green-space plans—will draw more convention and event business.
Downtown foot traffic, Indianapolis hotels saw boost during Pacers’ run to NBA Finals
The nine-week playoff run led to a significant financial boost for local hotels and an increase in visitor traffic to restaurants and attractions.
Early-morning shooting injures 3, damages multiple Monument Circle businesses
At least four businesses along the south side of Monument Circle were reportedly damaged in the incident, which occurred just before 2 a.m. Monday.
IBJ Podcast: Purdue’s plans for downtown Indy and city’s move to fix West Street
IBJ’s Mickey Shuey unpacks Purdue’s high-density strategy to serve 15,000 students per year by 2075. He also digs deep into perhaps the greatest hindrance to growth in the northwest sector of downtown.
City, universities say West Street stymies development and pedestrian safety
The nearly 2-mile stretch north to south from Interstate 65 to Interstate 70 is one of downtown’s busiest streets and reaches up to eight lanes in some places.
Developer eyes $100M-plus overhaul of Monument Circle building, purchased for just $6M
After launching the $120M Intercontinental Hotel across the street earlier this year, Keystone Group intends to collaborate with local and state officials to determine a long-term strategy for the former Anthem HQ.
Purdue’s plan for its Indianapolis extension focuses on high-density development
The university’s early concepts for the site call for 16 buildings ranging from five to about 20 stories, as well as a handful of others on the east side of West Street, the eight-lane roadway that separates the campus from the rest of downtown.
Longtime Purdue exec who helped launch university’s Indianapolis expansion to retire
The announcement comes just a week after the Purdue Board of Trustees approved an expansive, 50-year plan for the downtown Indianapolis campus.
Indianapolis developer Keystone Group buys former Anthem HQ
The Monument Circle building has been mostly empty since Anthem, now Elevance Health, moved its headquarters to Virginia Avenue in 2018.