Gene Sease remembered for leaving ‘indelible mark’ on Indianapolis
Sease, who served as president of the University of Indianapolis for nearly two decades and led one of the city’s top public relations firms, is dead at age 92.
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Parnelli Jones, winner of 1963 Indianapolis 500, dies at 90
At the time of his death, Jones was the oldest living winner of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske called the versatile Jones “one of the most accomplished racers in history.”
Applications for new homes rise for 10th straight month in central Indiana
For the first four months of 2024, permit filings were up 44% compared with the same period of 2023.
Ex-podiatry office manager handed 5-year fraud sentence
Investigators said Leslie Smith engaged in multiple fraud schemes against her employer, relatives, and the government.
Indianapolis 500 viewership ratings climb 8% over 2023
In addition to higher ratings, the Indianapolis 500 purse paid out a record purse for the third year in a row.
UPDATE: IMS to lift local blackout of race on NBC
IMS President Doug Boles said Sunday that despite the weather, IndyCar officials believed they would have a window of time to dry the track and start the race.
Purdue, Elanco to develop shared-use facility at new innovation district in Indy
Elanco also announced a commitment to purchase an additional 12 acres to the north of its planned headquarters for future expansion and the development of the Epicenter for Animal Health.
Indiana, Elevate Ventures launching $100M growth-stage fund
The new fund, called the Elevate Ventures Growth fund, will be aimed at companies with a $500 million or greater total addressable market.
Real estate listings: May 21, 2024
The following construction projects and sale and lease deals were included in IBJ’s Real Estate Weekly newsletter on May 21, 2024.
Software firm Tenon to use $8M investment round to fund expansion
Indianapolis-based Tenon Software Inc. plans to use the new funding to grow its staff, accelerate product development and boost marketing.
Fever’s season opener sets ESPN record for WNBA games
The Indiana Fever’s season-opening road game Tuesday night against the Connecticut Sun—featuring the debut of Caitlin Clark—was the most-watched WNBA game since 2001.
Carmel man sentenced for role in $2.1M institutional fraud scheme
A 35-year-old Carmel man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after helping steal more than $2.1 million from a credit union, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Central Indiana snaps 26-month streak of falling home sales
After more than two years of declining existing-home sales, central Indiana finally saw a positive month in April.
Deputy mayor to succeed Baird as leader of affordable housing group
Affordable housing executive Bruce Baird plans to retire as president and CEO of Rdoor Housing Corp. on July 12, the not-for-profit announced Monday.
Pat Knight named head coach for Marian University basketball team
The son of legendary IU coach Bobby Knight is coming off a 10-year stint as a scout for the Indiana Pacers, working on the West Coast.
House race roundup: Andre Carson wins primary in bid for 9th term
Here’s a rundown of the results in all of the congressional primary races in Indiana.
Election updates: McCray to take on Banks | Spartz, Shreve win GOP congressional nods
Check back for updates tonight.
Sam Ash Music to close all stores, including Castleton location
The announcement comes just more than a month after Sam Ash said it would close 18 of 44 stores as part of a company restructuring meant to make the company stronger.
Indianapolis airline founder and leader J. George Mikelsons dies at 87
Mikelsons founded and operated the nation’s largest charter airline service and one of the country’s largest airlines, both based in Indianapolis.
Indiana Fever lands Eli Lilly as jersey patch sponsor
Lilly and the Fever said they would also use the partnership “to close gaps on health outcomes in Indianapolis and across the state” by raising awareness of health issues.