Mascot Hall of Fame makes closure plans official
More than five years after opening its doors, the Mascot Hall of Fame and Interactive Children’s Museum in Whiting, Indiana, is preparing to close at the end of the summer.
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NIT to hold 2025 men’s semifinals, championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Indianapolis is already set to host the NIT semifinals and final in 2026, along with the NCAA Division I, II and III men’s title games.
For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for old-style devotion in modern stadium setting
Thousands of Catholics have converged on Indianapolis for the first National Eucharistic Congress in more than 80 years. On Thursday, many of them attended a worship service at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Q&A: IMS leader Doug Boles weighs in on Brickyard 400 scheduling, return to oval
IBJ spoke with Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles about expectations for the Brickyard 400, which is returning for the first time since 2020, and the challenges of scheduling NASCAR around other major events in Indianapolis.
Vendors from across the nation sell religious goods at Eucharistic Congress
The event is expected to draw as many as 60,000 visitors to the Indiana Convention Center from Wednesday through Sunday—attendees that vendors hope to turn into customers.
Caitlin Clark looking forward to time off, turns down All-Star skills invitation
Clark is looking forward to the WNBA’s monthlong hiatus for the Paris Olympic Games, but first she will play for the WNBA All-Stars against the U.S. women’s Olympic team in Phoenix on Saturday night.
Revamped downtown CSX redevelopment plan features upscale hotel, music venue
An investment group led by Indiana Pacers owner Herb Simon and his family said Thursday it plans to spend at least $300 million to construct a 13-story luxury hotel and connected 4,000-seat theater on the property after demolition of the existing century-old building.
Indiana State Fair releases list of 15 new attractions
An outdoor movie theater, duck races, baby animal feeding and oversized illuminated structures will be among the new attractions at this year’s fair.
National Catholic group, Brickyard 400 making hotel rooms scarce in Indianapolis this weekend
The National Eucharistic Congress will use about 27,000 hotel room nights over five days. The event officially runs Wednesday through Sunday, but a welcome service took place Tuesday night at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (see photo gallery in story).
50,000 Catholics expected at Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
The event will be the church’s first national gathering in more than 80 years, marking one of the most significant religious events the city has ever hosted.
Musical inspired by serial killer H.H. Holmes is back to slay
“White City Murder” is a musical based on a string of murders committed by H.H. Holmes during the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893.
New Harmony Project brings together 8 theater companies for PlayFest Indy
Readings of plays are planned at the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Center, Indianapolis Repertory Theatre, Storefront Theatre and Fonseca Theatre.
Indy to host every major men’s college basketball championship in 2026
The NCAA on Thursday announced plans to conduct both the Division II and Division III men’s basketball championship games and the semifinals and final of the National Invitational Tournament in Indianapolis, in conjunction with the Division I men’s Final Four.
Caitlin Clark leads Angel Reese in race for Rookie of the Year, voters say
Clark and Reese have garnered national attention with record-setting rookie seasons—leading to them being the first rookie duo to make the All-Star team since 2014—so it’s no surprise that they’re the leading candidates for the award.
Indianapolis to host global semiconductor conference
The first semiconductor-focused conference of its kind in the Midwest will convene industry leaders and public officials in Indianapolis in 2025, the governor announced Tuesday.
City open to additional funding for Old City Hall project after major budget increase
Indianapolis-based TWG Development LLC now says it will cost as much as $264 million to overhaul the historic building and build a 32-story apartment and hotel tower on a lot directly to its north—an increase of nearly 90% from the original budget.
TSA expects to screen record number of travelers this weekend
Eight of the 10 busiest days in the Transportation Security Administration’s history have come this year.
Caitlin Clark-Gatorade ad explores new heights on JW Marriott hotel
The 34-story hotel’s facade has frequently been used to promote numerous local events and teams, but the 205-foot-tall Clark graphic for Gatorade marks the first obvious product advertisement on the building.
American Legion picks Indianapolis for 2029 national convention
Indianapolis has hosted the organization’s national convention four previous times, most recently in 2019.
Carmel looks to create designated outdoor refreshment area
Noblesville and Westfield previously approved DORAs in their cities. People in the districts are allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages from approved vendors and carry them outside to be consumed within the district’s boundaries.