Jennifer Hudson to sing during halftime of NBA All-Star Game
Indianapolis native Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Bill further rolling back Indiana wetland protections is first to land on governor’s desk
The Senate approved the measure 32-17 on Tuesday — with eight Republicans joining the opposition. It’s not clear where Gov. Eric Holcomb stands on the bill, however.
Job cuts part of Hillenbrand’s ‘restructuring’ plan
Indiana-based Hillenbrand Inc. is planning to launch a program designed to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency after what is being described as a weaker-than-expected performance from one of its primary business segments.
Record number of Americans can’t afford their rent, new study finds
After failing to make a significant dent in the problem over the last decade, state and federal lawmakers across the U.S. are making housing a priority in 2024 and throwing the kitchen sink at the issue.
ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery to launch sports streaming service
The service does not yet have a name or a price, but it is the greatest move to date toward sports content being available outside of cable.
Rokita’s new ‘Eyes on Education’ portal prompts pushback from Indiana school officials
Multiple districts indicated they were not made aware of submissions to the public portal—and that many documents are out of date.
Big Pharma targeting smaller companies, with megadeals now out of favor
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. and Switzerland-based Novartis were the most active acquirers in the past 12 months, with seven and six deals respectively, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Booming bourbon industry has Kentucky leaders toasting record growth
Kentucky’s bourbon industry pumps $9 billion into the Bluegrass State’s economy each year, creating more jobs and attracting more tourists than ever before, according to a study released Tuesday.
Meta says it will label AI-generated images on Facebook, Instagram
Facebook and Instagram users will start seeing made-by-AI labels on deepfake images that appear on their social media feeds, part of a broader tech industry initiative to sort between what’s real and not.
Super Bowl expected to smash betting records, with nearly 68M U.S. adults wagering
The volume of betting participation is projected to be 35% higher than last year, which was the previous record, according to the American Gaming Association.
Crouch calls for FSSA audit following $1B shortfall, Medicaid changes
Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch on Tuesday called for an independent, outside audit of the Family and Social Services Administration following a $1 billion Medicaid overspend that triggered a review of agency programs.
Merchants’ Square shopping center in Carmel sold to North Carolina-based firm
The sale of Merchants’ Square to Big V Property Group from Jericho, New York-based Kimco Realty closed Monday for an undisclosed amount.
Machine Gun Kelly, Shaquille O’Neal to share NBA All-Star Weekend bill
Musical performances are planned in conjunction with a special TNT “Inside the NBA” telecast at the Indiana Conventions Center.
Cummins posts quarterly loss but full-year profit
Cummins posted a rare quarterly loss in the fourth quarter, which was largely due to a previously announced $2 billion environmental settlement. The settlement also reduced the manufacturer’s full-year profit for 2023.
NBA set to play on an LED glass court for some All-Star weekend events
Part of All-Star weekend in Indianapolis—including the entire All-Star Saturday Night lineup—will be played on a state-of-the-art, full video LED court that will be installed at Lucas Oil Stadium, the league said Monday.
Butler University planning apartment-style student housing for upperclassmen, grad students
While the 5,763-student university has not yet finalized the details of its plan to accommodate demand for semi-independent and amenity-rich housing, it hopes to secure board of trustees approval by the end of the year.
Riley Green to headline Legends Day concert during Indy 500 weekend
For the third consecutive year, Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park will host the Legends Day concert.
Lilly sees fourth-quarter profit jump 13%, with strong demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound
The Indianapolis based drugmaker posted net income of $2.19 billion for the quarter. Excluding nonrecurring items, adjusted earnings per share of $2.49 beat the FactSet consensus of $2.30.
Wine and gift shop Vine & Table to close in Carmel
Vine & Table, which opened in Carmel in 2007, was founded by Joe Husar, the owner of Kahn’s Catering. Husar sold the business in 2016 to Big Red Liquors.
Developer, neighbors reach last-minute deal on $61M apartments project north of Broad Ripple
The agreement between J.C. Hart Co. and residents of the Oxbow Estates and Spirit Lake condominiums cleared the way for the City-County Council to unanimously approve a rezoning of the former Willows Event Center property.