Duke’s $29M transmission-line plan to spare trail trees in Westfield
The multiyear project will include installation of two new 69-kilovolt electric transmission lines to serve fast-growing Noblesville and Westfield.
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Ayers wins caucus to represent Carmel City Council’s Central District
Teresa Ayers will serve the remainder of former council member Bruce Kimball’s term through the end of 2023. Kimball died Dec. 30, which triggered Tuesday’s caucus.
Traders Point Christian Church purchases property for new Fishers campus
The Promise United Methodist Church stopped holding services in November 2021. The building, which includes a 21,000-square-foot theater, was most recently used as a preschool until the summer of 2022.
Third Republican candidate announces run for Westfield mayor
Kristen Burkman will compete with Jake Gilbert and Scott Willis in May’s Republican primary election. Mayor Andy Cook has not yet announced if he will seek a fifth term.
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness to seek reelection
Fadness became the Hamilton County city’s mayor in 2015 after previously serving as town manager and has been the city’s only mayor, overseeing tremendous growth in both population and development.
Owners of store that sold baby clothes for adults sue Noblesville officials
My Inner Baby owners claim in the lawsuit that city officials violated their rights by forcing the business to close after it was determined to be a sex shop despite objections from the owners.
Carmel City Councilor Bruce Kimball dies at age 70
Kimball, who was elected in 2015 and reelected in 2019, suffered a stroke in December 2020 and had not attended city council meetings the past two years.
2022 Year in Review: Brainard won’t seek eighth term as Carmel mayor
His decision means the Hamilton County city will have its first new mayor in more than a quarter-century starting Jan. 1, 2024.
2022 Year in Review: Andretti leads racing team boom in Indy’s suburbs
Andretti Global revved some economic development engines in August when it announced plans to establish its worldwide headquarters in Fishers, investing $200 million in the project and creating up to 500 jobs by the end of 2026.
2022 Year in Review: Indy Fuel arena to anchor Fishers District expansion
The Indy Fuel minor league hockey team is expected to call Fishers home as soon as the 2024-2025 season. That’s because the team will be the anchor tenant of an 8,500-seat arena in a new Fishers Event Center and expanded entertainment district.
North of 96th roundup: Jinya Ramen Bar, Rail Cafe & Market open in Hamilton County
Several new restaurants and retailers have recently opened their doors in Hamilton County.
Noblesville looks to redevelop former site of Firestone plant
Municipal or not-for-profit buildings could be constructed on the site, which has been unused for more than a decade while environmental testing and remediation took place.
Hamilton County studying future water needs of fast-growing area
Intera Inc., an Austin, Texas-based water resources planning company, is leading the study into future water availability in the county.
Academy Sports + Outdoors planning store at former Marsh in Westfield
The Texas-based outdoor and sporting goods retailer received approval to occupy the 73,000-square-foot store at 1960 E. Greyhound Pass.
Carmel’s Palladium to get $1.5M in upgrades for ‘antiquated’ lights, PA system
Theater officials say the funds will help keep the 11-year-old facility up-to-date and maintain its ability to attract top performers.
Zionsville native’s new eatery to have Key West theme
Tipsy Mermaid Conch House & Cocktails will be Shari Jenkins’ third restaurant in Zionsville’s downtown business district but her first focused on the island city 90 miles north of Cuba.
INDOT releases potential options for I-65 interchange to serve LEAP district
The Indiana Department of Transportation released a study that includes five possible locations for the interchange northwest of Lebanon near the planned site of the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District.
Westfield City Council overrides mayor’s veto of term limits
The Westfield City Council on Monday night voted to override Mayor Andy Cook’s veto of a term limits ordinance that some officials believe could lead to lawsuits against the city.
Democrat Miles Nelson announces run for Carmel mayor
Nelson, a 19-year Carmel resident, is the first Democrat to enter the race to succeed seven-term Republican Mayor Jim Brainard.
Hamilton County looks to ease rural digital divide
The county has some of the most affluent, highly connected cities in Indiana. It also has rural areas that lack widespread access to reliable high-speed internet.