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.
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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.
Bird begins pulling scooters from streets as it awaits regulations
Scooter rental service Bird has changed its mind about maintaining operations in Indianapolis while it waits for city officials to come up with an ordinance regulating such businesses.
Conner Prairie plans to give White River key role in museum’s future
As the organization’s leaders plan for the next two decades, they’re targeting the 3.3 miles of the White River that runs through their property for new experiences and attractions.
Tibbs Drive-In survives as so many other theaters close
Drive-in movies might sound like relics from a bygone age, but you wouldn’t know it from the Saturday crowds at the Tibbs Drive-In Theatre.
No ocean? No problem for Indy-area beach lovers
Shimmy into your swimsuit, slather on the sunblock, and tuck your toes into the sand at these nearby public beaches.
Bird says it has no plans to discontinue local scooter-rental operations
Unlike competitor Lime, which followed the city’s request to cease operations while it came up with an ordinance regulating dockless scooter businesses, Bird said it doesn’t want to interrupt service.
Work set to begin on new performing arts center in Nashville
A southern Indiana tourist site is moving ahead with plans for an indoor performing arts center that local officials hope will lure visitors back to its once-thriving arts-and-music village.
Founder of Indy Cultural Trail generally supports scooter services
Brian Payne, the mind behind the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, says he is generally supportive of electric scooter use on the trail—with a caveat.
Caesars steps into unfamiliar role in Indiana: horse track operator
The Las Vegas-based casino company will soon own Indiana Grand in Shelbyville and Hoosier Park in Anderson, the state’s only two casinos with horse-racing tracks.
Four developers vying to build hotel at Indianapolis International Airport
The hospitality market is booming—so is it finally time for Indianapolis International Airport to add an on-site hotel? Airport leaders are examining pitches from four developers that think it is.
Judge gives transportation museum two weeks to leave Noblesville park
The Indiana Transportation Museum had asked the court to issue a preliminary injunction allowing it another 18 to 24 months before it had to exit its longtime home at Forest Park.
Gaming commission approves ownership changes at four Indiana casinos
The deals approved Thursday change ownership at Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana Grand in Shelbyville, Belterra Casino Resort in Switzerland County and Ameristar Casino in East Chicago.
Caesars plans $50M in upgrades, possible casino rebranding after $1.7B Centaur acquisition
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission gave approval Wednesday to Caesars Entertainment Corp.’s plan to acquire Hoosier Park in Anderson and Indiana Grand in Shelbyville. The deal still needs approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Dora, Lauth propose hotel, office building on North Meridian corridor
Dora Hospitality Group and Lauth Group hope to bring a new Hilton brand to the market as part of mixed-use development north of the Ritz Charles hospitality venue.
Disputed $50M fee expected to be paid in Indiana casino deal
The owner of two horse track casinos near Indianapolis is preparing to pay a $50 million state fee as part of its sale to casino giant Caesars Entertainment Corp.
Comedy club chain signs lease for downtown location inside Circle Centre mall
The owner of Helium Comedy Clubs says he saw lots of opportunity in the Indianapolis metro area, where at least two major comedy venues have closed since last fall.
Neighborhood festivals serve up culture with food
Nothing says summer like paying for dinner with a foot-long span of festival tickets.
2018 Indiana 100: High-growth markets grab White Lodging’s attention
Since founding White Lodging in 1985, the privately held company has gained a reputation for delivering new hotels on time, and for managing them without a surfeit of drama.