Record-setting Signia hotel concrete pour sets stage for construction
More than 800 truckloads of concrete went into the foundation for the planned Signia by Hilton hotel and Indiana Convention Center addition at Pan Am Plaza over a 12-hour period.
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Gladys Knight, Bell Biv DeVoe among Indiana State Fair additions
Five concerts, including Three Dog Night, Gary Allan and Dogstar, have been announced for the Indiana State Fair.
Ticket sales for U.S. Olympic Swim Trials lag expectations, but organizers predict event will break records
PHOTO GALLERY: USA swimming officials on Wednesday sought to make a big splash with the unveiling of the event’s pool: a million-gallon, custom-built tub of water atop the concrete floor of Lucas Oil Stadium.
New report finds economic impact of $23M-plus for Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Attendance for the 2023 market was estimated at 475,000 and the market supported more than 150 jobs.
Yolk breakfast restaurant closes in Salesforce Tower
Owner Taki Kastanis cited the inability to “revitalize” the restaurant after the pandemic for the closure. Two other Indianapolis Yolk locations remain in operation.
Dogstar, featuring Keanu Reeves, is first band announced for Indiana State Fair
Founded in 1991, Dogstar is a California trio that includes “John Wick” and “Matrix” star Reeves on bass guitar.
Lilly seeks to build conference center on downtown HQ campus
Eli Lilly and Co. plans to build the center on an existing parking lot at its downtown campus, with the goal of hosting more of its global meetings in Indianapolis.
SubSurface street art festival stages comeback in Fountain Square
Twenty SubSurface artists will paint intricate, letter-based murals on five Fountain Square walls on June 8.
Former Westfield library building to become school district event center
The Westfield City Council this week unanimously approved a plan to renovate and convert the 32,000-square-foot former library at 333 W. Hoover St. into the $15 million Westfield Washington Schools Event Center.
Caitlin Clark scores 30, but Fever fall to Sparks before near-sellout home crowd
The Fever drew a crowd of 16,013 on a Tuesday night, about 1,200 spectators short of a sellout. It was the first time the Fever have failed to sell out this season.
Celtics close out Pacers before sellout crowd at Gainbridge
It certainly wasn’t easy against the Pacers, who were a perfect 6-0 on their home court before ending the season with two straight home losses. Indiana lost three times in the series despite holding leads or being tied in the final minute.
Larson carefully watching weather as Indy 500 forecast calls for rain
Kyle Larson is trying to become the fifth driver to run the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, and he doesn’t want weather spoiling a year’s worth of preparation.
Led by Clark and other rookies, WNBA sees big increase in attendance, TV ratings
The Indiana Fever have drawn sellout crowds in all four of their games—two at home, one in New York and one at Connecticut. And league-wide attendance is up 14%.
Kyle Larson embracing Indianapolis 500 debut, right down to milking a cow
NASCAR star Kyle Larson has been adamant about soaking up the entire Indianapolis 500 experience, but he didn’t expect to find himself under an udder.
Actors Austin Butler, Jodie Comer to wave green flag at Indy 500
Austin Butler, known for his film portrayal of Elvis Presley, and “Killing Eve” star Jodie Comer will be Indianapolis 500 honorary starters.
Clark overcomes injury, but Fever fall to Sun in close game before another sellout home crowd
The Fever showed progress, playing a tight contest against a team that blew them out by 21 points just six days ago, but Indiana remains winless after four games.
Pacers back in Eastern Conference Finals, and don’t tell them they can’t win playing fast
Indiana put up some of the best offensive numbers in NBA history during the regular season by pushing the tempo. The pace is rarely as quick in the playoffs, but don’t tell the Pacers that slow and steady is the only way to win this race.
Hall of Fame outfielder Griffey Jr. to lead Indianapolis 500 field in Corvette pace car
Ken Griffey Jr. will be the first former Major League Baseball player to drive the pace car.
Convention centers bounce back as cities borrow for makeovers
The travel industry is roaring back from a pandemic slump, putting pressure on local governments to ensure their cities are equipped with the best facilities to accommodate swanky concerts, sporting events and conferences.
Pacers knock out Knicks with historic shooting performance
The No. 6-seeded Pacers advance to face the top-seeded Celtics in a series that begins Tuesday in Boston. Indiana last reached the Eastern Conference Finals in 2014.