5 downtown Indianapolis development projects to watch in 2026
Several downtown development projects are in their infancy or just getting started. IBJ takes a look at a handful that could draw buzz throughout 2026.
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Landmark restaurant Milktooth to change name, menu concept
The Fletcher Place brunch spot that helped Indianapolis build a reputation as a culinary destination is planning significant changes for 2026.
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2025 Year in Review: Data center projects spur opposition, investment in power generation
Indianapolis-based Citizens Action Coalition estimated in September that there were 40 data centers active or proposed in the state.
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2025 Newsmaker: Gov. Mike Braun
Gov. Mike Braun became Indiana’s fourth consecutive Republican governor when he was sworn in on Jan. 13, following GOP Govs. Eric Holcomb, Mike Pence and Mitch Daniels. But Braun’s administration has had no interest in carrying the torch of his predecessors.
Meta buys startup Manus in latest move to advance artificial intelligence efforts 11:11 am
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been pushing to revive its commercial AI efforts as the company faces tough competition from rivals such as Google and OpenAI.
Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents. 11:05 am
While the question revolves around only a few cents per transaction, it raises important consumer protection and legal questions for states to consider.
In ‘Nassar 2.0,’ Olympics watchdog failed to close abuse case against gymnastics coach 10:44 am
With multiple alleged victims, new witnesses coming forward and coach Sean Garder’s history at three gyms in different states, the case became one of the most troubling of the 8-year-old SafeSport agency’s investigations.
Silver and gold futures slide after CME raises margin requirements 11:11 pm
Colts need to start contemplating future following playoff elimination 10:45 pm
Republic designates longtime executive to be its next CEO 10:15 pm
Trump rural health grants come with clawback threat to states 3:43 pm
Fox files request to shift former sports analyst Mark Sanchez’s assault case to federal court 3:16 pm
IU football’s rise to national title contender rewards fans who endured decades of losing 2:57 pm
Court of Appeals rules lower court must dismiss lawsuit against gun industry 1:00 pm
Every Wall Street analyst now predicts a stock rally in 2026
This year’s IPO billionaires see wealth eroded by market moves
The last holdout: Why Vernon is Indiana’s only town still governed by an 1851 charter
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