Three Westfield candidates state their cases to be city’s second mayor
Republicans Kristen Burkman, Jake Gilbert and Scott Willis will compete in the May 2 primary election. No Democrats have filed to run for mayor.
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Key inflation gauge tracked by Fed slowed in February
Taken as a whole, Friday’s figures show that inflation pressures, though easing gradually, still maintain a grip on the economy.
Area residential builders see 14th straight month of falling permits
The local homebuilding industry continued to see a slump in demand for new houses in central Indiana in February.
Noblesville approves $9.5M bond, tax breaks for Bastian Solutions HQ
The company plans to create 250 jobs over the next five years in Noblesville with an average salary of $67,000 and retain and relocate 400 employees to the new corporate campus.
Jim Hallett leaving executive leadership at KAR after 30 years
Hallett is retiring from his positions as executive chairman and board chairman, the Carmel-based company announced Friday. He will remain a member of KAR’s board of directors.
Indianapolis-based consulting firm lands huge Space Force contract
Indianapolis-based Agility Consulting was one of 18 U.S. companies awarded a 5-year contract giving it a piece of $900 million in spending on data software services for the U.S. Space Force.
TikTok hires Indiana lobbyist as some states restrict access to the app
The move by TikTok comes as several states, including Indiana, restrict access to the video-sharing platform on government-issued devices due to national security concerns.
Republican Indy mayoral candidates meet in second town hall
Candidates Jefferson Shreve, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, the Rev. James W. Jackson and John Couch discussed crime, infrastructure and voting issues at a forum Thursday evening.
Local developers planning 200-acre project on city’s northwest side
Two development companies are seeking city approval to rezone multiple parcels between West 79th and West 86th streets just west of Interstate 465 as the site for a $500 million mixed-use development.
Colts owner Irsay part of effort to send killer whale back to wild
More than 50 years after the orca known as Lolita was captured for public display, plans are in place to return the whale to her home waters at a cost that could reach $20 million. An unlikely coalition involving Jim Irsay announced the agreement Thursday.
Trump indicted, becoming first ex-president charged with crime
The charges remained under seal late Thursday, but the investigation centered on payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.
Court overturns attorney fees award in case between ex-pharmacist, Pharmacy Board
A pharmacist convicted of producing and distributing adulterated drugs was not entitled to attorney fees in his case against the Indiana Board of Pharmacy, which was entitled to immunity, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
Indiana’s annual population increase smallest since 2015
Indiana added fewer than 20,000 residents in 2022, according to an analysis of federal data by Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.
Judge’s ruling undercuts U.S. health law’s preventive care
A federal judge who previously ruled to dismantle the Affordable Care Act struck down a narrower but key part of the nation’s health law Thursday that requires most insurers to cover preventive services that include screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health.
Premium Blend to play among the stars during planetarium shows
Jazz quintet led by saxophone player Jared Thompson will showcase new album ‘Virtue’ at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
Business leaders fight plan to close downtown heliport
The Hogsett administration told IBJ it now plans to conduct an analysis to determine the benefits and challenges of the 4.9-acre site.
Indiana’s ‘$1 Law’ to expire under amended charter school bill
In addition to providing Indiana charter schools with access to more state and local funding, the bill would sunset a law that requires public school districts to sell or lease vacant or unused instructional buildings for a single dollar to public charter schools.
Land donated by famed crossword puzzle editor to become Indiana park
The 47-acre parcel is owned by Will Shortz, a Crawfordsville native and longtime crossword puzzle editor for The New York Times, who grew up on the land he is donating for the project.
Chase exec Al Smith set to retire after six decades in banking
Smith, 82, will be wrapping up a 59-year banking career when he retires in May. He has spent his entire career working for banks that are now part of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
U.S. House GOP approves broad bill to ‘unleash’ American energy
The massive bill calls for sharply increasing domestic production of oil, natural gas and coal, as well as critical minerals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt that are used in electric vehicles, computers and cellphones.