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.
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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.
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Signia project ‘in a good place’
Construction is about 50% completed, and nearly $503 million in contracts have been awarded.
Aer Lingus to add extra weekly seasonal flight to Indy-to-Ireland route
The nonstop route between Indianapolis International Airport and Dublin Airport is on pace to exceed more than 20,000 total passengers by the end of September.
Nancy Leonard, matriarch of the Indiana Pacers, dies at 93
Nancy Leonard is credited with the idea and the organization of a telethon in 1977 to sell enough season tickets to keep the Pacers afloat when the franchise was on the verge of financial ruin.
Aces even WNBA semifinal series at 1-1 with blowout win over Fever
The best-of-five series heads to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, where Game 3 is set for Friday night at 7:30 and Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m.
NCAA announces Final Four-related events scheduled for Indy
The fan-friendly events are scheduled to take place in conjunction with the 2026 Men’s Final Four basketball tournament in Indianapolis.
Checking in with past winners of Rally’s IN-Prize pitch contest, aimed at bringing startups to Indiana
The pitch contest, which comes with the potential for up to $1 million in rewards for each of the winners, returns this week as part of Elevate Ventures’ annual Rally innovation conference.
Summer Stock Stage to celebrate ‘Battle’ actress who attended North Central
Chase Infiniti, a North Central High School graduate, portrays the daughter of Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in “One Battle After Another.”
Huse Culinary could temporarily move downtown restaurant during Circle Centre redevelopment
Hendricks Commercial Properties wants to build an upscale hotel where Harry & Izzy’s now operates as part of the planned $600 million redevelopment of Circle Centre over the next decade.