Bill Murray, Babyface concerts planned for Indiana State Fair
The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage series includes performances by Three Dog Night and Melissa Etheridge as well as a Disney-themed dance party.
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Attracting US Olympic Swim Trials back to Indy meant moving another convention, officials say
Local sports tourism officials on Tuesday formally announced the return of the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials to Indianapolis, but getting the event back at Lucas Oil Stadium in June 2028 wasn’t without its challenges.
Pacers’ 25-year Finals drought is over. Now they’re looking to overcome their snake-bitten history
Indiana will try to exorcise the demons of its decades-long, tough-luck history and actually win the title when the Pacers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals.
Love for the game fuels sports complex development across Indiana
Sports tourism projects have popped up all over the state—from Columbus and Noblesville to Hammond and Newton County. But the recent push to make Indiana a go-to destination for youth sport competitions started, arguably, in Westfield.
Photo gallery: Pacers secure first trip to NBA Finals in 25 years
The Pacers won the Eastern Conference championship on Saturday with a Game 6 win over the New York Knicks before a soldout crowd of more than 17,200–most of whom were decked out in gold.
Entrepreneur conference in Indy offers idea ‘exchange’
Organizers of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress say it offers the state opportunities to showcase its entrepreneurial accomplishments to an international peer group while gleaning new ideas from those peers.
Dental group downsizes plans for 2026 convention in Indianapolis
The American Dental Association has called off its annual SmileCon starting in 2026. The ADA will still conduct its annual meeting in Indianapolis, but with a large reduction in expected attendance.
New York victory squelches Pacers watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
More than 10,000 people claimed free tickets to Thursday night’s watch party, which lacked opportunities for full-throated sports bedlam among Pacers’ faithful.
Pacers heading back to Indy for Game 6 after failing to put away Knicks in New York
The Knicks won on their home floor for the first time in the series and prevented the Pacers from earning the second NBA Finals trip in franchise history. Indiana will try again Saturday night at home at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Republic Airways planning second hotel at Carmel HQ campus
Republic’s 60,930-square-foot hotel will feature first-floor retail and 84 hotel rooms on the upper five floors for employees visiting the airline’s campus.
White River State Park to host ‘Fever Fest’ concert during WNBA All-Star Weekend
“Fever Fest” is planned as a three-hour afternoon event on July 19, leading up to that night’s WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Pacers, led by Haliburton’s triple-double, move 1 game away from NBA Finals
Nearly a dozen former Pacers players joined Tyrese Haliburton’s father in the heavily gold-clad crowd. So did WWE Hall of Famer Triple H, rappers Rob 49 and 50 Cent and singers John Mellencamp and Jelly Roll.
WNBA says probe did not substantiate alleged racist fan behavior at Sky-Fever game
The league said Tuesday that its investigation included gathering information from fans, team and arena staff, as well as an “audio and video review of the game.”
Southwest’s decades-long luggage policy comes to an end
It’s the last day to book a flight on Southwest Airlines without being hit with a fee to check bags.
Indianapolis celebrates epic sports weekend with Pacers, Fever and Indy 500
Caitlin Clark and the Fever host the WNBA champion New York Liberty on Saturday. On Sunday, the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 starts not long after noon. And Sunday night, the Indiana Pacers host the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Final playoff series.
Wienermobiles put on race to relish in Wienie 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
In a historic race featuring all six Wienermobiles, the hot dog-on-wheels representing the Southeast proved to be the big dog on Carb Day ahead of Sunday’s running of the Indianapolis 500.
Memorial Day travel rush off to early start
Even as politics and the nation’s aging air traffic infrastructure rattle the U.S. travel industry, Americans are expected to get away in record numbers.
Team Penske focused on moving forward after shock firings following Indy 500 cheating scandal
Driver Will Power said he believes Roger Penske was forced into the firings by the external pressure from other team owners who are furious Team Penske has had major technical violations in two consecutive seasons.
Colts ‘in excellent hands’ with Irsay’s daughters, experts say
Jim Irsay’s three daughters have been all-in on the Indianapolis Colts for years, and it’s expected they’ll each continue to play significant roles in the franchise’s operations following their father’s passing on Wednesday.
IMS officials confirm first grandstand sellout for Indy 500 since 2016
Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles said general admission infield tickets were still available, but he expects a crowd of about 350,000 race fans.