Indiana State Fair begins 17-day run with circus theme, more security
Organizers are hoping for a repeat of last year's string of dry, sunny days that helped boost attendance to nearly 907,000 people.
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Priorities evolve as ‘Good Bones’ stars begin filming fourth season
Mother-daughter duo Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak plan to tap new neighborhoods, open a retail shop and further expand into vacation rental properties.
Bird, Lime planning comeback as city rolls out application for scooter firms
Electric scooters could soon be back on Indianapolis streets, as Wednesday marks the first day that scooter-rental companies are expected to be able to submit applications to the city for a license to operate their businesses.
Indiana agency debuts new wine trail for wine lovers
The Indiana Grown program that’s run by the State Department of Agriculture has unveiled the new trail featuring 30 locations.
Colts, fans are happy campers as Luck returns to action
After more than 19 months of answering questions about his surgically repaired throwing shoulder, quarterback Andrew Luck finally got a chance to show everyone exactly what he could do Thursday during the team’s first training camp workout at Grand Park in Westfield.
‘Put your eye up to the universe’ at the Goethe Link Observatory
The former research facility in Morgan County reopened in 2012, after being shuttered 24 years, with a new focus on public engagement and education.
Q&A: Indy Shorts festival offers something for all tastes
IBJ interviewed Heartland Film Inc. President Craig Prater about the new event—and his tenure so far at Heartland, which he joined in 2016.
Indiana ranks 11th in production of bottled wine
A new report found that, from 2011 to 2016, the number of bonded wineries in the state grew nearly 60 percent, to 116. In contrast, the state had just 31 wineries in 2001.
In boardrooms or bars, apps translate for travelers
When you’re trying to communicate with a taxi driver in Tokyo or pick the right cold medicine in France, there’s only so much that rudimentary language skills, or a helpful concierge, can do to help.
Groups launch planning for redevelopment of White River in Marion, Hamilton counties
Visit Indy, the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development and Visit Hamilton County are leading the effort in partnership with other communities.
Gamers close to buying out tickets for Gen Con in August
Attendees at this year’s edition of the massive tabletop-gaming confab could top 60,000, with an economic impact as high as $75 million.
NCAA to study possible effects of widespread legal wagering
The Indianapolis-based NCAA plans to study how the expansion of legalized betting could affect college athletics and member schools.
Indiana Black Expo moves concert indoors over weather concerns
The move could cut potential attendance at Friday evening’s show from about 30,000 to no more than 8,000.
The long and short of short-film fest’s debut
The Heartland Film Festival launches the first Indy Shorts International Film Festival July 26-29 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields.
Lucas Oil tycoon continues Carmel parties amid neighbor complaints
Lucas Oil Products founder Forrest Lucas told IBJ last year that he and his wife planned to continue hosting events on their estate even though Carmel zoning officials denied the Lucases’ request for a variance that would allow large events at the property.
Caesars completes acquisition of racetrack-casino facilities
The company’s $1.7 billion purchase of Indianapolis-based Centaur Gaming and its Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand horse racing casinos was earlier approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Symphony quietly renews contract with conductor Urbanski
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra confirmed Tuesday morning that Krzysztof Urbanski’s contract has been extended. The new deal with the 35-year-old conductor is shorter than the typical music director contract, according to an orchestra consultant.
Rival Pierogi festivals settle legal dispute over trademark
An Indiana city that hosts an annual festival built around a popular Polish delicacy has reached a settlement in its trademark dispute with a newer festival in Pennsylvania.
CNO Financial extends sponsorship deal with Monumental Marathon
CNO initially signed a three-year deal in 2016 to become the title sponsor of the annual race organized by local not-for-profit Beyond Monumental.
Cities grappling with how to deal with electric scooters
Indianapolis isn't alone in dealing with a scooter invasion. Overnight in dozens of cities across the United States, the electric vehicles have arrived, often taking public officials by surprise.