FEB. 16-22, 2024
In case you missed the images of Tyrese Haliburton emblazoned across the largest hotel in Indianapolis or Larry Bird handing Haliburton a basketball in a highly symbolic gesture to open All-Star Weekend festivities, the internationally televised basketball bonanza is all about the new face of the Pacers and the breakout star of the 2023-24 season. IBJ sports columnist Derek Schultz has more on the symbiotic relationship between Haliburton and his new hometown. Also in this week’s issue, Susan Orr details the lawsuits filed against Cummins Inc. after it agreed to pay $2 billion late last year to settle allegations of Clean Air Act violations. And John Russell explains how the Indiana Donor Network is beefing up to meet a surge in demand for transplants and reduce wait times.
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Haliburton is Indy’s focal point in All-Star hosting gig
The All-Star Indy 2024 host committee and NBA All-Star Weekend organizers are capitalizing on the Indiana Pacers’ point guard’s rising popularity.
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With overhaul looming, organ network pushes to reduce wait times
The Indiana Donor Network, which serves 85 of Indiana’s 92 counties, is booming with a record number of registered donors and transplanted organs.
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Cummins faces shareholder and customer lawsuits after $2B settlement
The Indiana-based manufacturer agreed late last year to pay $2 billion to settle allegations that it unlawfully altered hundreds of thousands of Ram pickup truck engines in violation of Clean Air Act emission standards.
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Regional collaboration aims to lift city centers
A cooperative of central Indiana communities wants to expand the impact of Main Street via walkable districts to attract residents and boost innovative development.
Read MoreIndiana 250: Allison Melangton
Allison Melangton oversees marketing, communications and corporate partnerships for Penske Entertainment Corp., owner of the IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Melangton has been involved in almost every major sports event in Indianapolis over the last several decades. She served 20 years on the executive leadership team of Indiana Sports Corp., the last two […]
Read MoreMade in Indiana: Breading mixes by Uncle Al’s Breading
History: The history of Uncle Al’s is somewhat elusive, with the recipes and their ownership changing hands multiple times throughout the decades. As the stories go, a man named Al Beesbrook created a fry mix he sold under the name Fin & Fowl in the Mishawaka and South Bend areas, possibly as far back as […]
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City, Indy Chamber continue push against repeal of downtown tax district
The city was joined by Indy Chamber and City-County Council President Vop Osili in opposing a proposed county-wide tax provision that would replace the downtown tax district.
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Zink Distributing acquiring Greenfield Beverage Co.
Zink Distributing Co., the largest Anheuser-Busch InBev distributor in Indiana, plans to move the operations of Greenfield Beverage to Indianapolis after the acquisition closes.
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Q&A: Ramchand ‘excited’ to take reins as first IU Indianapolis chancellor
Latha Ramchand said she hopes to tap the collective wisdom at Indiana University Indianapolis and capitalize on the university’s location and loyal graduates to “groom the next generation of leaders for the city, the state and the region.”
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Mark Montieth: Lance Jones a perfect match for Purdue
Jones has started every game for Purdue, part of a five-man unit that has remained unchanged through Purdue’s 24 games heading into Thursday evening’s encounter with Minnesota.
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After All-Star showcase, what’s left for Indy to host?
While Indianapolis hasn’t yet exited the haze of NBA All-Star Weekend, local sports and tourism officials are already pondering what comes next.
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Editorial: Amid the international spotlight, let’s celebrate what’s local, too
But we don’t only need to look globally to see the big impact of this NBA All-Star Weekend. Locally, we appreciate the work that has been done by the arts community and its supporters to create a celebratory atmosphere and showcase the work of established and emerging creatives, many of them people of color.
Read MoreNate Feltman: Pacers’ Rick Fuson—an Indy all-star
Rick’s dedicated efforts over the past four decades have undoubtedly made our city better and elevated Indianapolis as a world-class host of major events and championships, including this weekend’s NBA All-Star Game.
Read MoreJames Bopp Jr.: Gary’s 24 years of abuse of the legal system must end
If Indiana courts had correctly applied the law in 2005, this case would have been dismissed.
Read MoreJulie Goodman: Economic district is essential to growing creative economy
The EED pilot and passage has provided an immediate boost to arts and culture participation.
Read MorePete the Planner: Ambition should drive your retirement goals
I’d be remiss in not mentioning how difficult it is to achieve a balanced and sustaining sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Read MoreMandy Haskett: Hermit crabs shell out relationship advice for leaders
Not hermits at all, these creatures rely entirely on their social networks to survive, building systems that ensure everyone in the group benefits from new resources at the same time.
Read MoreCecil Bohanon and John Horowitz: The middle-class decline might not be a crisis
There are numerous conceptions of the middle class
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Cunningham Restaurant Group opens downtown delivery kitchen
A new downtown delivery kitchen is offering menu items from Livery, Modita, Union 50, Mesh, Bru Burger Bar and Tavern at the Point.
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Indiana’s state budget director stepping down to become Carmel’s CFO
Zachary “Zac” Jackson, who has led the State Budget Agency as director for nearly five years, is leaving state government to become chief financial officer and controller for the city of Carmel, the Indiana governor’s office announced Monday.
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Carmel ends membership with organization that sponsored China tour
However, the Hamilton County community will maintain its long-term sister-city relationship with a Chinese city.
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Riley Children’s Health and its president part ways
An Indiana University Health spokeswoman declined to explain the circumstances of Gil Peri’s departure, saying the hospital system doesn’t comment on personnel changes.
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Former Indy mayoral candidate Shreve files for congressional run
Jefferson Shreve, the businessman who lost to incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett by 20 points in November, has thrown his hat into the ring to represent Indiana’s 6th Congressional District.
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