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Small businesses say they’re having good summer as Americans travel closer to home

July 5, 2026
Associated Press

The reported boost to domestic tourism comes as higher airfares and gasoline prices have made vacations more expensive.

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3 Indiana Fever players named WNBA All-Star Game starters

July 2, 2026
IBJ Staff and Associated Press

This will mark the first time that all three players have been voted as starters to the team in the same season. 

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Scott Dixon leaving Chip Ganassi Racing after 24 seasons

July 2, 2026 | IBJ Staff and Associated Press

Dixon plans to join Arrow McLaren’s IndyCar team, according to multiple media reports, as does reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist.

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IU DICTIONARIES

Crossword editor Will Shortz returning to Indiana to pose in-person puzzles

July 2, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

Shortz will return to his home state and alma mater next week as a host of the National Puzzlers’ League convention on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University.

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Caitlin Clark to miss Saturday’s Sparks game with back injury

June 26, 2026 | Associated Press

Indiana Fever Coach Stephanie White said Friday morning that Clark wouldn’t play in the 8 p.m. game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas 1 game for hit to Caitlin Clark’s throat

June 25, 2026 | Associated Press

The foul by Thomas was deemed to be a non-basketball act by the WNBA. The league is allowed to review a game to reclassify a flagrant foul or to classify as flagrant any foul not called as such during a game.

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Pacers land Purdue star Braden Smith in draft trade with Chicago

June 24, 2026 | Jeff NewmanJeff Newman

Smith was Indiana Mr. Basketball in 2022 at Westfield High School before going on to become the NCAA all-time assists leader during a standout college career at Purdue University.

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Jimmy Stewart film biography to open Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis

June 22, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

“Jimmy” will be shown Oct. 8 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, serving as the opening night attraction for the 35th annual Heartland festival.

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Porter County shaky on planned taxes for Bears stadium in Hammond

June 22, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The financing for Indiana’s package to lure the stadium project from Illinois includes restaurant tax in Lake and Porter counties

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UPDATE: Keystone Group acquires Renaissance hotel in Carmel, plans renovations

June 17, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The Carmel hotel — currently the only Renaissance property in the state — is the largest full-service lodging property in Hamilton County.

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BRET MICHAELS

Bret Michaels, tribute to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ join fair lineup

June 17, 2026 | Dave LindquistDave Lindquist

New additions to the concert lineup include Indiana native Clayton Anderson and a double bill of Sammy Kershaw and Craig Morgan.

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QUEEN PUTTS

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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