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Indiana routs Alabama for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into College Football Playoff semifinals
The win is Indiana’s first Rose Bowl title and the program’s first bowl game win since the Copper Bowl in 1991.
Stock market falls in light trading on final day of 2025, but enjoys another big year
All of the major U.S. stock indexes posted double-digit gains in 2025, in a market driven by both optimism and uncertainty.
Indianapolis man faces fraud charges from SEC in alleged $300M Drive Planning Ponzi scheme
Gerry Linarducci, former managing director of Drive Planning LLC, faces charges related to an alleged scheme to defraud real estate investors in Indiana and nationwide.
Liquor store manager expected to enter guilty plea in forged documents case
Jitender “Jay” Singh faces two felony counts of forgery related to accusations he altered documents required for alcoholic beverage permits.
Copper set for biggest annual gain since 2009 on supply bets
The rise is being fueled by near-term supply tightness and bets that demand for the metal key in electrification will outpace production.
Tariff worries spur growth of Indiana life sciences group purchasing program
Participants in the program via the Indiana Life Sciences Association can receive significant discounts—up to 75%—off list prices on goods including lab equipment, office supplies, corporate travel and insurance.
Trump made many tariff threats in 2025, but some never materialized
Some of Trump’s unrealized threats reflect a broader approach from a president with a track record of using sky-high levies to pressure other countries into new trade deals.
New-home applications fall for 4th month in row in central Indiana
The year-over-year decline was the sixth during the first 11 months of 2025 following a streak of 20 straight months of rising applications.
Online lottery sales, new casino on Indiana’s gambling docket
In 2025, Indiana could see its biggest gambling expansion since sports wagering was legalized in 2019.
From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had wide impact
Locally, IBJ carried stories about the deaths of several influential figures. Here’s a look back at those we lost in 2025.
Sugar Foods to open Whiteland production, distribution facility, create 105 jobs
The company is investing $40 million in the leased 617,000-square-foot Johnson County facility.
Golf Club of Indiana building 18-hole putting course that will be first in state
The Ridge Putting Course will open in summer 2026 for course members, nearby residents and donors. It will be available to members of the public in 2027.
Rare rainy day expected for Rose Parade, Rose Bowl as IU fans make trip
For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl in Southern California. Thousands of Indiana University fans are expected to make the trip.
Gov. Mike Braun reinstates workforce development board previously dissolved by Legislature
The Governor’s Office said Tuesday that the new board will act as “a central coordinating body to align employers, education and training providers, and state agencies around measurable workforce outcomes.”
Church files federal lawsuit alleging Indy violated religious freedom in blocked Holy Cross demolition
Parish leaders claim a city board’s October vote to prohibit the demolition of the century-old Holy Cross church “intruded on St. Philip Neri Catholic Church’s religious exercise and violated its religious autonomy.”
December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show
The minutes showed that even some Fed officials who supported the rate cut did so with reservations, with some saying they wanted to wait for more data before making any further moves.
Indiana appellate court rules lower court must grant summary judgment to IU in sports injury lawsuit
The plaintiff was an offensive lineman on IU’s football team and was working out with a trainer during a voluntary pre-season workout when he was injured by a resistance band.
$100,000 commission offered for mural on Indiana Fever facility
Pacers Sports & Entertainment is paying for the artwork that will adorn the $78 million facility presently under construction.
New Hamilton County prosecutor to be sworn in, replacing retiring Greg Garrison
Garrison announced his retirement earlier this month, citing recent health concerns that had made it “imperative” for him to act quickly to complete his work.