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.
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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.
New plan for West Fork District in Westfield features entertainment venue, town houses
Plans call for the entertainment venue to have duckpin bowling, laser tag, a bar, an arcade and a laser-projected dart game inside, and a ropes course and a 36-hole mini-golf course outside.
Replica Eiffel Tower from US Olympic Swimming Trials gets permanent home
The 14,000-pound structure was the largest project undertaken by the Latinas Welding Guild, which designed and built the tower.
‘The Soundtrack of Summer’ unveiled as Indiana State Fair theme
Inspired by live music, farm machines and Midway rides, the Indiana State Fair announced “The Soundtrack of Summer” as its 2025 theme.
Indianapolis set to make another run at hosting NFL Draft
Speculation about whether Indianapolis might host the draft in in an upcoming year climbed after Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay teased as much in a social media post on Friday morning.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum president to step down
In addition, the museum announced this week that it has acquired 14 race cars from Chip Ganassi Racing, including five Indianapolis 500 winners.
Funding in question for food hall development near Monon in Carmel
Plans unveiled last year for Monon Square South called for a food hall, community gathering space, 45,000 square feet of office space, a 190-unit apartment building and a 602-space public parking garage.
Developer planning resort waterpark in Hamilton County
Developer Monarch Ventures LLC, which has submitted plans to build Skylake Adventure Park on 126 acres of agricultural land, expects the park to attract about 500,000 visitors per year.
Carmel review panel praises Christkindlmarkt, but says event needs governance improvement
A committee charged with reviewing nonprofit organizations with ties to the city of Carmel discussed its latest findings Wednesday night after studying the governance and financial structures of the community’s beloved German-themed holiday market.
WWE’s WrestleMania continues to bulk up, providing a dayslong extravaganza for fans
This weekend’s events in Las Vegas offer a preview of what could come to Indianapolis when it gets its turn to host WrestleMania. The city’s eight-year, three-event deal with WWE extends through 2032.
Another hotel planned near busy I-65 interchange in Whitestown
Plans call for a five-story dual-branded TownePlace Suites and Springhill Suites hotel with 136 rooms.
Indiana Fever think defense with this year’s three draft selections
Unlike the last two years, when it had the top pick in the draft, Indiana was without a first-round choice this year.