Public art installation designed for Columbus lives on in Muncie
Richard McCoy, executive director of Landmark Columbus Foundation, said the interactive art installation “Designed by the Public” addresses a challenge faced by Indianapolis.
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2 Indianapolis chefs win titles at World Food Championships
The chefs took top honors in their respective categories—dessert and bacon—keeping alive Indiana’s chances of producing yet another overall World Food Champion.
At creative economy conferences, data is the rock star
Speakers emphasized the importance of data in efforts to convince policymakers and/or funders to steer money toward organizations and venues.
Caitlin Clark returning to action on grass instead of hardwood
Clark, whose second season in the WNBA ended early because of a series of injuries, will return to play in the pro-am next month at The Annika on the LPGA Tour.
Airport authority plans nearly $11M sale of heliport to Indianapolis
The city’s interest in the property surged after it was told that Major League Soccer might want to locate a club downtown, with city officials pitching it as a location for a soccer-first stadium.
Food truck owners to open birria restaurant in Broad Ripple
Birrieria Iturbidense places its slow-cooked birria beef in ramen, egg rolls, pizza and sliders, as well as in traditional tacos and mulitas.
Indianapolis adds another new nonstop flight via Southwest
Southwest Airlines will operate a seasonal nonstop flight from the Circle City to San Juan, Puerto Rico, via the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, the Indianapolis International Airport announced.
Banana Ball League to include Indianapolis Clowns team in 2026
In tribute to the original barnstorming baseball squad that inspired their founding, the popular Savannah Bananas are adding a Clowns team in 2026 as part of an expanded schedule.
White River State Park returns $30M crane bay grant to Lilly Endowment
A demolition ended plans to turn the crane bay structure into an events pavilion that could host farmers markets, weddings, corporate gatherings and other activities.
Downtown nightclub Moon Bar & Grill denied liquor license renewal
In its opposition to the renewal of the bar’s license, the Indianapolis police department cited more than a dozen incidents related to Moon Bar & Grill in which shots were fired or physical altercations occurred.
$80 million gift to fund new athletic complex at DePauw
The funding commitment from a DePauw alumnus will fund the construction of a new, 70,000-square-foot athletic stadium and sports performance center.
Airport staffing shortages causing some flight delays a week into shutdown
According to flight-tracking website FlightAware, more than 6,140 U.S. flights were delayed Monday.
WNBA chief Cathy Engelbert vows to repair player relationships, doesn’t plan to quit
In wide-ranging comments, Engelbert said WNBA officiating will be reviewed this offseason by a new “state of the game” committee.
$10,000 tickets, bourbon deals: Colleges hunt revenue to pay athletes
Across the college sports ecosystem, universities are under pressure to find new ways to raise revenue, after a landmark federal settlement over student athletes’ name, image and likeness rights opened the door for them to be paid by schools.
Indiana Fever fall to Aces in OT in decisive game of WNBA semifinal series
The Fever played most of the second half without leading scorer Kelsey Mitchell, who suffered a left leg injury in the third quarter.
2028 Women’s Final Four moved to Lucas Oil Stadium
It will be the first Women’s Final Four to take place at an active NFL stadium in more than 20 years, according to the NCAA.
Art gallery closing at Conrad Indianapolis after 13 years
In 2015 and 2016, Long-Sharp Gallery was listed as one of the world’s top 500 art galleries by Modern Painters magazine.
Indiana Fever facing playoff elimination after Game 3 home loss to Aces
The Fever can stay alive in the best-of-5 series with a victory in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Downtown bars too good to miss (and in hotels)
From the Astrea rooftop bar at the InterContinental to Platt 99 at The Alexander, there are upscale bar hotels throughout the Mile Square that are worth a visit.
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Indy nabs two large medical conventions
Combined, the two medical conventions are expected to generate almost $16 million in economic impact and bring nearly 14,000 attendees downtown.