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Wienermobiles put on race to relish in Wienie 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
In a historic race featuring all six Wienermobiles, the hot dog-on-wheels representing the Southeast proved to be the big dog on Carb Day ahead of Sunday’s running of the Indianapolis 500.
Mark Montieth: Confluence of Indy 500, Pacers playoff game reflects longtime connections
On Sunday, Indy’s twin passions will combine forces for a rare doubleheader that will send a jolt of adrenaline throughout central Indiana and capture the attention of the nation.
In Westfield, long-sought boost comes with pain
Reconstruction and widening of State Road 32 through town, a project that was in the works for year, finally started in April; it’s expected to last through at least 2026.
Boxer Alphonso Bailey’s redemption story fuels philanthropic rally
The 1979 Shortridge High graduate fell in with the wrong crowd and eventually landed in prison. He found redemption there by embracing boxing and faith, and is now helping others through those same tools.
Q&A with Stefano dePonti on Dallara USA’s interest in racing, defense and education
Last year, Purdue University announced plans to occupy a portion of Dallara’s downtown Speedway facility as part of a new partnership meant to further develop the university’s Indianapolis presence, including its motorsports engineering program.
Can a new push save Washington Square Mall?
Competing visions—from the mall’s current majority owner and a local politician—aim to revamp the entire 1.1-million-square-foot shopping center.
Nate Feltman: An IBJ Media partner who checks all the boxes
As I began to think about who could help lead the next phase of IBJ Media’s growth, I recalled the “people principle” outlined in Mickey Maurer’s book “10 Essential Principles of Entrepreneurship You Never Learned in School.”
Fox network plans to apply its ‘in your face’ attitude to 500 debut
Fox Sports, which launched in 1994 with an entertaining approach to broadcasting NFL games, will carry the race for the first time as part of a multiyear contract with the NTT IndyCar Series.
FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The tech giant sought to acquire Activision Blizzard, maker of the popular “Call of Duty” video game.
Homeowners spending on renovations, repairs despite uncertain economy, higher prices
Many homeowners have opted to to invest in sprucing up their home rather than sell and take on a mortgage with a sharply higher interest rate.
United States blocked from revoking visa status of foreign students
The ruling prohibits the administration from canceling the legal status of international students without doing an individualized review and following the criteria laid out in federal regulations.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on Apple as his trade war intensifies
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the goal is to have Apple bring more of its computer chip supply chain into the U.S.
Q&A: Josh Lowry, a former wrestler and attorney, begins political fight
The new chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party has a hefty challenge in the northern suburbs of Indianapolis, which have historically been dominated by Republicans.
Simon cites Indiana connections, lawsuit risks for redomiciling
One of the nation’s largest real estate companies has transferred its corporate registration back to Indiana from the state of Delaware.
Indianapolis-based Prevounce Health on navigating tariff uncertainty
The med-tech company sources its products from a Chinese manufacturer that is one of very few in the world capable of producing cellular-connected medical devices.
NY celebs like Timothee Chalamet vs Indy celebrities like … County Treasurer Barb Lawrence?
IBJ talked with Lawrence about her 15 minutes of fame after her mention in a comedy bit on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
IBJ Podcast: Explaining the Indy 500 tumult, Team Penske scandal and firings, and what’s important
Longtime motorsports journalist John Oreovicz joins host Mason King to explain the relevance of the latest Team Penske controversy and the firings of three top executives just days before the Indy 500.
Supreme Court allows Trump to fire independent regulators for now
Since returning to the White House, Trump has fired government watchdogs, members of the boards of independent agencies and rank-and-file federal workers, drawing multiple legal challenges.
Nike to start selling products directly on Amazon again
Nike, which sells footwear, clothing and other items, cut ties with Amazon in 2019, at a time when the online retailer was trying to lure big brands to its website.