INDOT awards $21.7M contract for I-69 interchange at 106th Street
The Indiana Department of Transportation awarded the contract to Chicago-based Walsh Construction for the new interchange at 106th Street and Interstate 69, INDOT announced Friday.
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Riverview to make payments in lieu of taxes for Westfield facility
As part of a deal for Riverview Health to build an outpatient facility on prime commercial property at U.S. 31 and State Road 32 in Westfield, the hospital will make payments to the school district and city as a way to make up for its tax-exempt status.
Political outsider Scott Willis seeks to oust veteran Kenley
Westfield resident Scott Willis says it’s not an ideal time for him to be running for an Indiana Senate seat. But after he spent time in the fall canvassing the 20th district, he decided he couldn’t keep waiting to see if six-term Republican Sen. Luke Kenley would retire.
Sen. Kenley holds sway over what’s funded—and what isn’t
Kenley, a former grocery store owner who was first elected in 1992, said he is running for office again because he wants to work on a long-term funding solution for shoring up Indiana’s roads and infrastructure.
Blue Horseshoe planning $3.5M expansion in Carmel
The Carmel-based software firm announced plans Thursday to move into a new headquarters and add 70 highly paid employees over the next five years. Citimark is developing the three-story office building along the North Meridian corridor.
Pence gets bill to give Boone, Hamilton more alcohol permits
House Bill 1386, which would also tweak a 2015 law that deals with regulations for the vaping industry, was passed by Senate 63-30 on Monday.
Zionsville Town Council OKs tax break for N.K. Hurst, $10M plan for town hall
Zionsville would forego $242,000 in taxes if the Indianapolis dry-bean packager follows through on plans for a facility on Bennett Parkway. On Monday, the council also solidified plans for a new town hall.
Bond bank will manage Carmel debt
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard is trying to streamline the city’s debt management with a new Local Public Improvement Bond Bank. But it’s not clear whether his method in creating the bond bank, his choices for key positions, and his proposed combination of smaller bonds follow state guidelines and best practices.
Co-working space opens in Westfield
Expansion plans are already in the works for The Union to provide additional private office suites.
Caucus set to fill open Hamilton County Council seat
The seat is vacant after longtime County Councilman Jim Belden died Feb. 14.
Opening date for Grand Park soccer facility set for July
Now named the Grand Park Events Center, the nearly 400,000-square-foot fieldhouse will officially open July 21 to kick off a three-day festival.
Hamilton County Council OKs $12M for S.R. 37 project
The fiscal body of the county was the last approval needed for the $124 million project. Fishers and INDOT are also providing funding.
Amateur photos from Hamilton County on display at new #loveHC exhibit
The Nickel Plate Arts Artist Showcase exhibit this month will feature a variety of photos from the area that were taken by residents.
N.K. Hurst constructing second location in Zionsville
The dry bean and soup packaging company intends to invest $5.8 million to construct a new 67,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution center at 10505 Bennett Parkway.
Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville plans $6M building
The Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville announced plans Saturday for a new $6 million facility that will be built onto the south side of the club’s existing Community Center.
Kite to add housing at Rangeline and 116th
Kite Realty Group Trust is preparing to replace one of its struggling Carmel retail strips with a mixed-use development, but the firm has released few details about the project.
Could Ikea install one of Indiana’s biggest solar arrays?
The Swedish home furnishings company is known for its commitment to preserving energy and power—it’s invested $1.9 billion in renewable energy worldwide.
Celebration of life ceremony scheduled for Jim Belden
Belden, a former Hamilton County Council member and Indiana Football Hall of Fame coach, died Feb. 14 at age 77 after a battle with cancer.
Hamilton County misses housing credits, jeopardizing 2 projects
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority picked 18 recipients to get $14.3 million in highly competitive low-income housing tax credits. Two Indianapolis-area projects were awarded funding out of 54 applications.