Layoffs at WRTV exceed 50 staff members as new owner pledges more news
DuJuan McCoy, owner and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting, told IBJ that Tuesday’s personnel cuts did not affect all WRTV employees, but declined to say how many were retained.
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Indy commission approves data center in Martindale-Brightwood
The startup plans to spend $500 million to build a data center on a 13.68-acre parcel at 2505 Sherman Drive.
Final Four digital passport offers prizes, encourages visits to basketball sites
Nearly 50 hoops-themed locations are part of the digital tour that celebrates the NCAA men’s basketball championships scheduled this weekend in Indianapolis.
Photo gallery: Workers construct NCAA Fan Fest at convention center
This weekend’s event will feature nearly 20 interactive fan areas, often called activations, from more than a dozen of the NCAA’s business partners and sponsors.
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump’s bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends arguments
The birthright citizenship order, which Trump signed the first day of his second term, is part of his Republican administration’s broad immigration crackdown.
Hundreds of Indiana college degree programs on the chopping block
The Indiana Commission on Higher Education is set to vote Wednesday to consolidate, suspend, eliminate or monitor more than 1,000 low-enrolled degree programs at Hoosier public colleges and universities.
FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly’s weight-loss pill for obesity
The daily oral medication, which will be branded as Foundayo, is expected to begin shipping Monday.
Final Four updates: Final Four logo goes up downtown; Wendy’s launches Final Four food giveaway
IBJ will be covering the news and festivities through this weekend’s Final Four. Check back often for updates.
Retail sales saw better-than-expected increase in February
Shoppers boosted their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms.
Hershey returning to classic recipe for Reese’s products after criticism
The change comes after the grandson of Reese’s founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients.
Hogsett announces 9-member Indianapolis Public Education Corp.
The mayor’s board selections include Mind Trust founder and Christel House International chief David Harris and charter school leaders Edward Rangel and Janet McNeal.
Construction on $4.3B IU Health hospital campus about 60% complete and on schedule
The 44-acre campus will span from 12th to 16th streets and from Capitol Avenue to Interstate 65 — approximately eight square blocks.
UPDATE: Circle City Broadcasting sheds employees after closing WRTV acquisition
The closure of the $83M deal appears to mean a major personnel shakeup at WRTV, with numerous people losing their jobs, possibly most of the staff, according to reports.
Miracle shot has Braylon Mullins’ hometown eager for Final Four reunion with UConn star
In a community full of fans who typically root for Indiana, Purdue, Notre Dame or Butler, Mullins has suddenly turned Greenfield into a haven of UConn fans.
Blue House Bridal plans move to renovated historic Carmel house
The Carmel Plan Commission Committee approved the design request for the property in the Arts & Design District on Tuesday.
Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS
The operational impact of the decision was not immediately clear — both because it will likely be appealed and because too much damage to the public-broadcasting system has already been done.
$65B industrial park planned in Sullivan County
Heartland Industrial Park announced plans for a 1,000-plus acre light industrial campus to attract tenants in light manufacturing, data centers, logistics and advanced technology.
Novo Nordisk to cut 400 jobs in Bloomington
The drugmaker called the move a “difficult decision” but did not provide a reason for the cuts.
John Green writing his first novel for adults
The Indianapolis author of such favorites for young people as “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Looking for Alaska” has written a story about celebrity and the attention economy.
Elevance commits $1M to Indy homelessness effort
Streets to Home Indy, a public-private partnership, said Elevance Health’s donation will help sustain housing efforts through rental assistance, case management and implementation support.