MARCH 7-13, 2025
Daniel Lee reports on the progress made by Eli Lilly and Co. in selling its blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound directly to consumers. Daniel also has a front-page story about educational nonprofit Christel House International making its first major plans for global expansion since the death of its founder in 2020. And Daniel Bradley examines the surge of indoor golf facilities in the Indianapolis area and how it relates to an upswing in popularity for the sport.
Front PageBack to Top
Zepbound raises profile of Lilly’s direct-to-consumer sales initiative
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. launched LillyDirect a little more than a year ago and has been ramping up efforts to connect directly with consumers on the platform since.
Read More
Christel House launches first major expansion since DeHaan’s death
Over the next two decades, the organization plans to add at least 9,100 students to its K-12 schools worldwide, more than doubling the 6,440 students and recent graduates still being mentored at nine schools in five nations now.
Read More
Q&A with Michael Collins: An unconventional path to a high-tech career
“I’ve had many mentors at this point—well-established engineers and professionals—and they have helped me learn a lot. And I think a lot of the things that I’ve learned from them are a lot more applicable than some of the things I would have had to learn in school.”
Read MoreTop StoriesBack to Top
Horizon League preps for tournament, growth
The Indianapolis-based Horizon League is set to wrap up its men’s and women’s basketball tournament at the Indiana State Fairgrounds next week.
Read More
Indoor golf venues take off with serious, casual players
An increasing number of indoor golf clubs in the metropolitan area provide food, drinks and golf simulators that allow users to play full rounds or just take some hacks on dozens of golf courses from around the world.
Read More
Derek Schultz: Seth’s sensational season
Through the quarterback changes and inconsistency of the 2024 season, Irskens kept delivering each week, as his videos cumulatively generated hundreds of thousands of views.
Read More
Andretti Global to move HQ to former Indianapolis Star printing facility
The team expects the 240,000-square-foot building at 8278 Georgetown Road will be operational for Andretti Global this summer.
Read More
Overhaul of downtown office complex to bring another new hotel brand to Indy
In addition to Marriott’s Moxy, the owners of downtown’s fourth-largest office complex also have secured a deal for a Bar Louie restaurant on the ground floor.
Read More
Lumina Foundation sets new goal for higher education achievement
The new goal is about measuring—and working to increase—the economic value of post-secondary education.
Read More
Lilly cuts undisclosed number of jobs, ‘nothing large scale’
The reductions come at a time of significant growth overall for Lilly. and soon after the announcement of plans to build new manufacturing facilities at four yet-to-be-named U.S. locations.
Read MoreFocusBack to Top
Construction managers say uncertainty, demand keep most prices high
The labor pinch has affected several developments across Indianapolis, with some builders shuffling projects to accommodate subcontractor availability, a few halting the start of work altogether and others forging ahead after securing additional capital to pay higher prices.
Read MoreOpinionBack to Top
Editorial: White River State Park expansion is worthy of state investment
The budget plan, which is now under consideration in the Indiana Senate, includes $15 million for the project, which will encompass about 7.5 acres on the White River’s western bank.
Read MoreNate Feltman: Food insecurity is a solvable problem
The hunger challenge among our youth and the associated health consequences affect academic performance and achievement, leading to tremendous societal costs.
Read MoreJasmin Shaheed-Young: Beyond polarization—putting kids at center of education
What we’re really talking about is a system that needs to work for all kids—no matter their background, their neighborhood or their school type. And right now, that’s not happening.
Read MorePhilip Foust: Cut property taxes but avoid one-size-fits-all fix
While most cities and towns should tighten their belts, how much they can wisely cut differs because cities and towns differ.
Read MoreBrandon Brown: IPS should share funding and, in doing, reinvent itself
In Indiana, state education dollars follow public school students to the schools of their choice. Local funding, however, does not.
Read MoreSavannah Kerstiens: Understanding Indiana’s rising electricity rates
One common assumption is that Indiana’s reliance on coal is the main reason for rising electricity costs. However, the reality is more complex.
Read MoreRandall Shepard: Let’s take campaign finance reform out of court’s hands
A group of reformers named American Promise has been urging a constitutional amendment that would strengthen the role of Congress and the states in regulating election methods and finance.
Read MoreJalene Hahn: Read ’em or weep: Financial literacy is a must
The financial literacy rate has decreased since 2020, when it reached a peak of 52%.
Read MoreSteven Young: Manage business, personal debt to find success
Balancing business and personal debt can ensure financial stability, improve cash flow and safeguard your long-term financial well-being.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: Egg prices show market is working
The increase in price serves two vital functions.
Read MoreIn BriefBack to Top
Voodoo Brewing Co. to make Indiana debut with Fishers location
A menu of “elevated pub” fare will be complemented by Voodoo beer and Indiana-based beers, plus seltzers, non-alcoholic drinks and a full bar.
Read More
Medical debt collection agency closes in Fishers
The collection agency, which had more than 90 employees, was ordered in 2023 to pay a $1.68M penalty for violations of federal debt-collection and credit-reporting laws.
Read More
Kroger planning Marketplace store, fuel center along Zionsville-Whitestown border
The Kroger Marketplace store would be in Zionsville, while the Kroger Fueling Center would be in Whitestown despite being nearly adjacent to each other.
Read More