Team Penske doubles up on ‘Yellow Submarine’ paint scheme for the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600
Team Penske was fast for a second straight day in Indianapolis 500 practice but didn’t top the board.
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Conner Prairie announces long-term partnership with Corteva
Corteva will be the presenting partner of the Food, Farm and Energy Experience, which will be part of an expansion at the museum.
Tom Brady to take ride of his life at Indy 500 with Jimmie Johnson as chauffeur
Fox Sports will continue its crossover collaboration with IndyCar by placing current network NFL analyst Tom Brady in the “Fastest Seat in Sports” for the Indianapolis 500.
Indiana Pacers eliminate Cavs, advance to NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals
Tuesday’s victory guarantees the Pacers at least two more home games this season.
Madagascar conservationist wins Indianapolis Prize
The Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc. awarded the prize to a scientist and biodiversity conservationist who has discovered several new species and led the establishment of four national protected areas.
Q&A: CEO of Sweets & Snacks Expo expects big crowds at this year’s show
The event, organized by the National Confectioners Association, is expecting thousands of attendees from the snack and confection industry and an all-time high count of exhibitors.
As ‘junk fee’ rule kicks in, Ticketmaster begins displaying ticket prices more clearly
The rule requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose processing fees, cleaning fees and other charges up front.
LIV Golf event in Westfield seeing high demand for premium tickets and suites, officials say
The professional golf tour will hold its 2025 Individual Championship from Aug. 15-17 at The Club at Chatham Hills.
Indy Ignite fall short in Pro Volleyball Federation championship game
The Ignite lost a four-game battle to the Orlando Valkyries on Sunday in the Pro Volleyball Federation’s title match
Indiana Historical Society to keep its building, land after agreement with governor’s office
The deal follows concerns raised during the 2025 legislative session over proposed budget language that could have stripped the nonprofit of its biggest asset.
Pacers’ Haliburton gets warning from NBA for celebration, but no fine, source says
Tyrese Haliburton said he expected to be fined for the “dance” he performed after his game-winning shot Tuesday night. Other players have previously drawn fines for what the league has described as an “obscene gesture.”
Newfields announces new board chair, expanded operating hours at annual meeting
The Newfields annual meeting also included highlights of the upcoming year’s events and additions, which includes new programming for the popular Lume exhibition space.
Developer plans $100M Sheridan theme park with 6-acre lake, tubing hill, ropes course
A Carmel-based developer plans to begin construction next month on SkyLake after the 126-acre project received rezoning approval Tuesday night.
Carmel City Council votes to investigate Christkindlmarkt situation
Additionally, councilors proposed an ordinance to give the legislative body more say in the appointments of people to the boards of nonprofit organizations tied to the city. And Mayor Sue Finkam introduced her plan for a new nonprofit umbrella organization.
Steakhouse in Phoenix to be first Huse restaurant outside of Indiana
The owner of St. Elmo Steak House and Harry & Izzy’s is planning the Arizona restaurant as part of a $2 billion redevelopment of a former shopping mall.
Washington to host 2027 NFL Draft, likely on National Mall
An estimated 600,000 fans attended last month’s three-day draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Indianapolis is among the cities hoping to host the draft in upcoming years.
Caitlin Clark’s return to Iowa for Fever preseason game commands average paid ticket price of $440
Ticketing tech firm Victory Live, which analyzes sales on the secondary market, said the average paid price for Indiana Fever home games has more than doubled since last season.
Pacers advance to second round of playoffs with OT win over Bucks
The Pacers closed the game with an 8-0 run over the final 40 seconds of overtime to eliminate the Bucks in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight season.
Christkindlmarkt CEO resigns, former board chair sues Carmel mayor for defamation
The moves come after months of tension between market leadership and city officials who have raised concerns about the nonprofit’s finances.
Stronger Caitlin Clark gears up for 2nd WNBA season with upgraded Fever roster
With training camp underway, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is back to work with a new coach, a revamped roster and even higher expectations in her second WNBA season.