Dean’s Steak & Seafood set to open first Indiana location in downtown hotel
The Dean’s Steakhouse restaurant chain has three other locations in North Carolina and Texas.
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Boutique hotel planned near Cultural Trail on Virginia Avenue
Plans for the 26-room hotel are still in the early stages, with the owner set to request feedback on its proposal during an Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
Multiple events have downtown Indy hotels ‘jam-packed’ for All-Star Weekend
With little to no vacancy and multiple events downtown, hotel rooms are about as hard to come by as tickets to the WNBA All-Star Game.
IMPD safety plans for All-Star Weekend include drones, cameras and text line
Officials on Monday also outlined multiple street closures—including complete closures of Monument Circle—likely to affect the flow of traffic during All-Star Weekend.
IMPD chief: Public safety, not politics ‘what we need to focus on’
Politicians on the state and city level have been quick to weigh in on downtown shootings. But those in charge of public safety say they don’t want ongoing law-enforcement efforts in the area to become a political football.
Murals designed to ‘give flowers’ to WNBA players among special All-Star Weekend art
“Victory” murals are among the roster of arts and culture showcases organized by The WNBA All-Star 2025 Host Committee and Indy Arts Council.
Dozens of downtown businesses to offer WNBA-themed specials during All-Star Weekend
Nearly 30 local businesses across the city are offering limited-time deals and themed experiences during WNBA All-Star Weekend.
Caitlin Clark takes Fever teammates Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell in WNBA All-Star Game draft
Meanwhile, Clark is expected to play Wednesday when the Fever host the Golden State Valkyries after she missed the past five games with a left groin injury.
Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier set to reveal teams they drafted for WNBA All-Star Game
The two captains chose their teams for the game that will be played on July 19 at Clark’s home arena in Indianapolis. The squads will be revealed Tuesday night.
Prosecutor seeking stay-away orders to help quell downtown Indy violence
Stay-away orders are officially called restraining or protective orders and are often used in domestic violence cases. But they also can be used to keep suspects away from areas of potential violence as a condition of pre-trial release, if approved by a judge.
Another Fever game moved to much larger arena for potential Clark-Bueckers matchup
The Dallas Wings will try again to showcase a Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers matchup at the home of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.
Pacers exec confirms Tyrese Haliburton won’t play next year as he recovers from torn Achilles
Pacers President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard said Monday that he has no doubt Haliburton, “will be back better than ever,” but not next season.
Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell among reserves for WNBA All-Star Game
Mitchell joins Aliyah Boston and Tamika Catchings as the only Indiana Fever players to earn three WNBA All-Star selections.
Fever’s Caitlin Clark to miss 10th game of season with injury
The Fever announced Clark’s status on Friday, a day before their game against the Sparks. The game is a near-sellout.
Westfield’s Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt
It marked the 17th win in 20 appearances for Chestnut at the internationally televised competition, which he missed last year over a contract dispute.
WNBA All-Star, Indiana Black Expo organizers view big weekend as chance to team up
Organizers of both organizations are trying to make sure one doesn’t overshadow the other.
Caitlin Clark to miss 4th straight game for Fever with groin injury
The game against the Las Vegas Aces marks the beginning of a five-game homestand for the Fever.
Indy Ignite hire Swiss Women’s National Team coach to lead club
Lauren Bertolacci, who spent the past 12 years coaching in Switzerland, will take over as head coach for the Ignite as the team prepares for its second season.
Indiana Fever’s Aliyah Boston will join Caitlin Clark among starters on WNBA All-Star Team
Paige Bueckers will play in her first WNBA All-Star Game while Nneka Ogwumike has earned her 10th selection, the league announced Monday as it named the All-Star starters.
Indy touts planned green spaces as convention attraction
Tourism promoters hope a Georgia Street revamp—along with the adjacent Signia by Hilton scheduled to open late next year and other green-space plans—will draw more convention and event business.