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Mini-golf holes to represent Indiana at Great American State Fair

June 15, 2026
Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The five mini-golf holes were unveiled Monday at the Indiana State Museum. The holes are devoted to history and activities related to the state fair, agriculture, tourism, outdoor life and sports in the state.

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12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing

June 14, 2026
Associated Press and The Washington Post

The private plane was operated by Skydive Kansas City, which is owned by Lafayette, Indiana-based private equity firm Little Engine Ventures. The firm also owns Skydive Indianapolis in Frankfort, Indiana.

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Porter County Council president says support of Bears tax cost him election

June 11, 2026 | Abriana Herron, Inside INdiana Business

Andy Vasquez, who lost his Republican primary bid for reelection, said community opposition to a proposed 1% food and beverage tax authorized under Indiana Senate Bill 27 became a defining issue in the race.

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World Cup what to know: Supersized 48-team tournament kicks off Thursday

June 10, 2026 | Associated Press

The tournament — hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico — was expanded to 48 teams that will play in 16 stadiums in a record 104 matches over 39 days.

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QB Daniel Jones eager to be full participant in practice, but Colts continue to play it safe

June 9, 2026 | Associated Press

Jones said he felt like he was in “a good spot” as he continues to recover from a torn right Achilles tendon.

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American Airlines temporarily suspends some of its summer routes due to steep jet fuel costs

June 4, 2026 | Associated Press

The summer suspensions could cause more headaches for travelers already facing fewer flights options and higher price tags across their budgets.

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Keystone to spend at least $100M on acquisition, renovation of downtown Sheraton

June 4, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The Indianapolis-based developer plans to convert the property near Monument Circle to a Renaissance, an upscale hotel brand owned by Marriott International.

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CULTURAL TRAIL

Indianapolis Cultural Trail touts $3B in added assessed value since 2007

June 3, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Executive Director Kären Haley said the Indianapolis Cultural Trail’s next era will be focused on building capacity for its public art, gardens, program and long-term maintenance.

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Sheridan water adventure park set to open

June 3, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The 126-acre adventure park with a 6-acre lake, water slides, cabanas, sandy beaches and a floating obstacle course is set to open Thursday in Hamilton County after years of planning and almost a year of construction.

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CAKE BAKE CARMEL

11 former Cake Bake Shop employees accuse company of improper wage practices in Florida

June 2, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

In lawsuits, former Cake Bake Shop employees say they were paid less than minimum wage for work and were charged for shoe purchases and uniform cleaning.

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Caitlin Clark, Stephanie White say all is good while downplaying sideline spat video

June 1, 2026 | Associated Press

Clark made one thing perfectly clear Monday — she enjoys playing for White and anyone who infers otherwise is just plain wrong.

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Colts QB Daniel Jones takes significant step in way back from torn Achilles tendon

June 1, 2026 | Associated Press

Jones said he believes he’ll be ready for Week 1 after signing a two-year contract extension worth up to $100 million in March.

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City seeking new bids for redevelopment of Old City Hall

May 29, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The call for bids comes after IBJ first reported on April 13 that the city had exited its partnership with TWG Development LLC.

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BUTTER 2025

Lesley Gordon takes on creative work as GangGang’s first executive director

May 28, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Former IndyGo and the Indiana State Fair staffer Lesley Gordon is the first executive director of creative advocacy agency GangGang.

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Bears stadium talks hit new twist in Illinois Legislature

May 27, 2026 | Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Business

The change in strategy reflects growing concern in the Illinois Senate that the sprawling House bill approved in April may be too unwieldy to pass before adjournment this weekend.

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Upland Brewing acquires Sangrita Grill & Cantina in Fishers

May 26, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

The restaurant closed Monday to undergo changes and is expected to open again on Saturday.

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Long-awaited downtown Indy hotel for budget-conscious travelers now under construction

May 26, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The original price tag has more than doubled from the original $10 million, attributable both to a larger project — it will have 35 more rooms than originally planned — and changes in the commercial lending environment.

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Pato O’Ward is looking to put Palou’s dominance on hold and become Indianapolis 500 champion

May 22, 2026 | Associated Press

After three near misses in his past four races on the Brickyard’s iconic 2.5-mile oval, the two-time runner-up is hoping to finally sip the milk and celebrate with all of his fans and everyone else in the grandstands at the Brickyard.

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Wienie 500 captures the imagination of Carb Day attendees

May 22, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

The race, known as the Wienie 500, inspired many Carb Day attendees to wear hot dog costumes and hot dog headgear.

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Q&A with Schahet Hotels CEO Jeffrey Brown about collaboration with Ball State

May 22, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Brown spoke with IBJ about adding signature touches to The Cantio in Muncie and how Schahet adheres to its core values.

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Keystone Group buys downtown Sheraton hotel with plans for overhaul, rebranding

May 22, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The 378-room hotel near Monument Circle is expected to take on an upscale brand owned by Maryland-based hotelier Marriott, as part of a substantial facelift for the property.

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NTT lengthens sponsorship, expands tech partnership with IndyCar

May 22, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The multiyear extension includes the deployment of new AI-powered app features for fans and advanced tech services for the series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials.

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