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.
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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.
Indianapolis set to host 10,000-plus for national gathering of beer brewers
More than 550 vendors are set to showcase their products at the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America, but experts told IBJ the conference goes far beyond the walls of the Indiana Convention Center.
Pacers secure home-court playoff games with victory over Cavs
Indiana won its sixth straight and clinched a top-four seed and the home-court advantage in a playoff series for the first time since 2014.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe story and ‘Come From Away’ highlight IRT schedule
The six-production lineup at the Indiana Repertory Theatre also includes August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.”
Derek Schultz: The $60.5 million overhaul of the IMS Museum is a spectacle unto itself
The place that celebrates the world’s greatest racetrack has a brand-new look inside and provides IMS entrants a vastly upgraded experience.
Fishers Freight pro football team pushes for sellout of home debut
Central Indiana’s new professional indoor football team began its inaugural season Saturday with a 41-29 road victory against the Northern Arizona Wranglers.
Photo gallery: See inside the $61M overhaul of the IMS Museum
The museum is set to reopen following a year-and-a-half-long closure during which the building was essentially gutted, updating technical systems and revamping exhibits.
IBJ Podcast: Born in Mumbai, local TED expert bringing global sports leaders to Indy
A key organizer for last year’s NBA All-Star Weekend and U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, Neelay Bhatt now is co-chair and curator of TEDSports Indianapolis, the first-ever TED event to focus exclusively on sports.
Indianapolis chef Collin Hilton wins overall World Food Championships prize
Colin Hilton, corporate chef de cuisine for Cunningham Restaurant Group, won $150,000 and the title of 2025 World Food Champion.
Making March Madness happen involves planning, coordination
There’s a method to the madness that is the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament—and it relies wholly on the collective involvement of thousands of NCAA and university staffers, contractors, local organizers, venue workers and volunteers.
Numbers to know for 16 teams remaining in March Madness
This year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament resumes Thursday and Friday with regional play.
Country trio Midland to headline Legends Day concert during Indy 500 weekend
For the fourth consecutive year, Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park will host the concert.
Airport considering nearly $140M upgrade to baggage handling system
Airport officials are close to moving forward with the development and installation of a new luggage system at Indianapolis International Airport as part of an ongoing effort to enhance the facility’s security and efficiency.
Whiteland Raceway Park acquired by California company
The track was owned by Andy O’Gara and his wife, Indy 500 driver Sarah (Fisher) O’Gara, who bought the raceway in 2018.