Hamilton Southeastern Schools considering spring referendum
The Hamilton Southeastern School Board on Tuesday morning postponed a vote that could have put a referendum over a property-tax hike on the November general election ballot.
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Holiday Inn Express coming to Anson
The owner of the four-story hotel hopes to break ground in the fall and open a year later.
Big crowds expected for new Mormon temple in Carmel
The 34,000-square-foot temple at 116th Street and Spring Mill Road in Carmel will be one of fewer than 20 in the United States east of the Mississippi River.
Jonathan Byrd’s secures Grand Park Fieldhouse naming rights
The $8.1 million indoor basketball and volleyball facility at Grand Park will be known as the Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse.
Indy joins regional group to fund transit route
The City-County Council voted Monday for Indianapolis to join Carmel, Westfield and Greenwood in an economic development group seeking state funding for a rapid-transit route.
Westfield gateway development to include four-story hotel
A development on the southwest corner of U.S. 31 and State Road 32 in Westfield could include a four-story hotel and several other retail buildings.
Fresh Thyme sets opening for new stores in Westfield, Fishers
The Phoenix-based specialty grocer will have new stores at 11481 E. 116th St. in Fishers and 3400 E. 146th St. in Carmel. Both will open Aug. 6 with a celebration starting at 7 a.m.
Hamilton County crafting tax-funded transit plan
Hamilton County leaders are getting a clearer picture of what a public transit bus system could look like and, according to a new study, the annual operating cost could range from $10 million to nearly $25 million.
Two national soccer tournaments to draw thousands to Westfield
Two U.S. Club Soccer tournaments are expected to bring 270 teams and 5,000 players to Westfield during the next two weeks. It’s the first time the 400-acre sports campus has hosted the events.
Fishers rejects bids for downtown site over incentive requests
The Fishers Redevelopment Commission received two bids for a half-acre site in the Nickel Plate District and rejected both this week.
Developer refines proposed CVS at 161st and Spring Mill Road
Nearly a year after receiving rezoning approval, an Indianapolis-based development group finally hopes to win design approval on a CVS-anchored commercial development near 161st Street and Spring Mill Road.
Indy Fuel affiliate plans $2.5M renovation of Fishers ice rink
Indiana Ice Arenas LLC, an affiliate of the minor league hockey team, has finalized the $1.85 million purchase of the ice rink.
Kroger plans multimillion-dollar expansion at 116th and Cumberland
The chain intends to add 18,000 square feet of space, bringing the store to 82,000 square feet. It also likely will have upgrades being tried at other Krogers.
Noblesville starts processing liquor licenses for new Riverfront district
Noblesville officials this week sent to the state the first liquor license application for the recently designated Riverfront Redevelopment District.
Carmel eyes plan for traffic nightmare at Keystone and 96th St.
City officials hope to start construction in 2017 on a nearly $32 million teardrop roundabout that would bridge through traffic over 96th Street.
Local startups’ aim: Remodel home-services industry
Angie’s List has long been considered the 800-pound gorilla in the home-services market, an industry estimated to be worth at least $400 billion annually. But three tech startups from its own back yard believe they can better connect consumers and service providers.
Cabela’s set to open next-generation store in August
The Sidney, Nebraska-based company is hiring 175 full-time and part-time employees for the new $12.5 million store, which is its second in Indiana.
Duke adding building to Hamilton Crossing office park
Indianapolis-based Duke Realty Corp. is proposing to add a another building to the office park located along U.S. 31 between Carmel Drive and Main Street.
Zionsville RDC considers offer for land near corporate park
The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission is considering an offer for 1.6 acres near 106th Street and Bennett Parkway.
Smashburger plans Westfield restaurant, its first in Indiana
The Denver-based burger joint is set to occupy 1,700 square feet in Cool Creek Commons on East 146th Street, between Gray Road and U.S. 31.