Newfields to replace parking lot with $10M flower and vegetable garden
Newfields plans to add a flexible-use pavilion, elevated viewing area, grotto and reflecting pools for the attraction, which is expected to open in fall 2026.
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Court denies restraining order to union in dispute over picket line at Shelbyville casino
Nearly 200 workers at Horseshoe Indianapolis casino in Shelbyville are on strike as they seek a union vote delayed by the federal government shutdown.
Irvington could become site of city’s first DORA
Designated outdoor refreshment areas, or DORAs, have been widely established across the state since a law creating them was passed in 2023. But Indianapolis doesn’t yet have one.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage
The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Fox Sports lets go of Mark Sanchez, hires Drew Brees as NFL analyst
Sanchez has been off the air since police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver outside a downtown Indianapolis hotel on Oct. 4.
Upgraded outdoor concert stage planned at Indiana State Fairgrounds
A $4 million project at the Indiana State Fairgrounds includes a new concert stage and a makeover for Celebration Park.
Art gallery is new independent venture for GangGang co-founder
Faye Gallery will feature the Ball State University alum Malina Simone Bacon in the roles of curator, manager, dealer and artist.
Marco Andretti retires from racing, ending era for Andretti family at Indy 500
Next year’s Indianapolis 500 will not have an Andretti in the field for the first time since 2005.
White River State Park leader retiring ‘in coming months’
Terry Seitz, a former four-term mayor of Jasper, has informed Gov. Mike Braun of his plan to retire from the role of executive director.
National FFA extends convention commitment to Indy until at least 2040
The announcement was made during the kickoff event for the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo, which is expected to bring more than 71,000 FFA members, advisers, alumni and supporters to Indianapolis from across the country.
NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests of coach, player
In a memo sent to all 30 teams, the NBA said it believed “there is more that can be done from a legal/regulatory perspective to protect the integrity of the NBA and our affiliated leagues.”
Q&A: Chris Martin leads hospitality group while honoring late founder
Martin joined the company in 2019 as vice president of operations and spent more than four years at the side of founder Nathan Finney, who died in a November 2023 plane crash.
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.
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.