Caitlin Clark first rookie to make All-WNBA first team since 2008
The Indiana Fever star became the first rookie to make the team since Candace Parker did it in 2008. She’s the fifth rookie ever to have the honor.
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NFL owners approve Jacksonville’s $1.4 billion ‘stadium of the future’
The proposed 63,000-seat, open-air stadium will feature a translucent covering that’s expected to lower outside temperatures by 15 degrees.
WNBA, players’ union closing in on opt-out date for collective bargaining agreement
If the union does opt out, the current CBA, which was set to expire in 2027, will still be in effect next season, so the two sides have a year to come to an agreement.
Overhaul of Carmel Christkindlmarkt’s board draws community concern
Nearly 20 community members spoke at the beginning of Monday night’s Carmel City Council meeting, with many expressing worries about the Christkindlmarkt’s future and the treatment of former board members.
Indiana Sports Corp. names organizing committee for 2026 Final Four
The local organizing committee will be co-chaired by the city’s deputy mayor of neighborhood engagement and a publisher who previously served as the state’s secretary of commerce.
WNBA names Caitlin Clark rookie of the year, confirming earlier report
The 2024 No. 1 pick became the third Fever player to win rookie of the year, joining teammate Aliyah Boston (2023) and Hall of Fame guard Tamika Catchings (2002).
South Korea-based hotel firm planning high-end hotel with 215 rooms in Westfield
Plans call for the 215-room L7 Westfield hotel to be built on 6.5 acres in the Lantern Commons development near the intersection of U.S. 31 and 161st Street.
Japanese sushi restaurant joins tenant list for new Fishers development
Niku Sushi.Kitchen.Bar will join two other restaurant tenants—Piedra, a Mexican restaurant, and Kitchen Social, a popular Columbus, Ohio-based restaurant—at The Union at Fishers District.
IU to honor John Mellencamp with statue on Bloomington campus
Seymour native John Mellencamp co-founded Farm Aid and he became a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
Blake Shelton to perform at Fishers Event Center in March
Since his recording debut in 2001, Shelton has placed 28 No. 1 singles on the U.S. Country chart, sold nearly 15 million album equivalents, and earned upwards of 12.5 billion global streams.
After getting taste of postseason success, Pacers seek more in 2024-25 season
The Pacers are back in town this week for the start of training camp and ready to answer the doubters who call Indiana’s surprise run to the Eastern Conference finals a lucky break.
Billy Joel and Sting to share bill at Lucas Oil Stadium
Tickets for the Billy Joel and Sting concert at Lucas Oil Stadium go on sale to the general public at 9 a.m. Oct. 4.
Indiana Fever eliminated from playoffs by Connecticut Sun
The loss prevents the Fever from returning home for a sold-out game Friday night in Indianapolis, where tickets on the secondary market were priced at hundreds to thousands of dollars.
Motel 6 sold to Indian hotel operator for $525M
The budget motel chain—which operates 10 hotels in the Indianapolis area—is being sold by New York-based investment firm Blackstone, which purchased the chain in 2012.
Fever close regular season before record WNBA crowd, to meet Sun in playoffs
The Indiana Fever rested their starters for most of their final regular-season game Thursday night in Washington, D.C., allowing the host Mystics to pull out a 92-91 victory before a crowd of 20,711, the largest in WNBA regular-season history.
Carmel City Council OKs $19M TIF bond for Proscenium III project
Plans for the project call for 120 apartments, a 125-room high-end hotel, 63,000 square feet of office space, 15,000 square feet of retail space, 508 parking spaces and a public plaza.
New Indy defense innovation summit to feature Pence as keynote speaker
Lawmakers, regional partners and sector leaders are expected to attend the two-day Midwest Defense Innovation Summit on Oct. 16-17 at the Indiana Convention Center.
Iconic bass player Marcus Miller to bring ‘whole picture’ to Indy Jazz Fest
In addition to songwriting credits with Miles Davis, Luther Vandross and David Sanborn, Marcus Miller was a musical mentor to Wayman Tisdale.
Wine bar and bistro closing at Conrad Indianapolis
Tastings—A Wine Experience announced plans for its “last call” after 15 years in operation.
Indiana Sports Corp. unveils 25-year priorities for state’s sports industry
The plan, revealed during the group’s State of Sports event, follows more than two years of internal discussion and engagement with more than 100 community leaders and advocates.