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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.
Developer proposes $14M income-based apartment complex in Fishers
RealAmerica Development LLC plans to build seven buildings near Interstate 69 featuring apartments that would rent to tenants earning about $27,000 to $41,000 a year.
Carmel council updates solicitation ordinance to exclude minors
The Carmel City Council on Monday night updated its solicitation ordinance for a second time after unintentionally requiring minors to undergo background checks to raise funds.
Fishers airport gets $1.5M in improvements
The Indianapolis Airport Authority announced that the work was completed at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport in Fishers ahead of schedule.
Watchdog says Education Department stonewalling student loan suit
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Navient Solutions, but says the Education Department is impeding the lawsuit. Navient has hundreds of employees in the Indianapolis area.
Huge spec warehouse planned for Whitestown
Roundup: A developer plans to build a warehouse with room to expand. Plus: A swanky rooftop bar is planned for Carmel and a Japanese steak house is coming to Noblesville.
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.
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.
North-side Italian mainstay serving up second restaurant in Yard at Fishers project
The 3,800-square-foot restaurant will maintain much of the menu of the original but add Neapolitan pizza, flatbreads and other elements suitable for lunch patrons.
Grain hopper manufacturer proposes Whitestown facility
The company plans to build a $2.2 million retail and repair facility near Exit 133 off Interstate 65.
Fresh Market in Fishers among 15 weak stores in chain slated for closure
The North Carolina-based grocer said Monday that the locations awaiting the ax are “longtime, underperforming stores.”
Burger Study nixed in Fishers in favor of Harry & Izzy’s-style grill
The restaurateur behind St. Elmo Steak House is pivoting on plans for a Burger Study on 116th Street and instead intends to develop a more upscale, American-grill concept that would be unique to Fishers.
IBJ Podcast: St. Elmo co-owner Craig Huse on Circle Centre, Burger Study and expansion in Fishers
Huse tells IBJ that Circle Centre needs “transformational” change and describes the company’s plans for two restaurants in Fishers.
University High School sells 36 acres to Pittman for high-end subdivision
School leaders had identified surplus land on the 115-acre campus and weighed whether to sell the property or find some other use for it. The sale, finalized last week, will help pay down the school’s debt load.
Hamilton County Democratic Party fields more than 30 candidates for fall election
Forty-two contested state and local races are on the ballot this year, including more than a dozen township races.
Property owners along Nickel Plate Line in three counties seek compensation
At least two law firms are pursuing suits against the federal government on behalf of landowners as Hamilton County leaders make plans to convert a portion of the line into a pedestrian trail.
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.
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard to seek 7th term
The 64-year-old Republican told IBJ that he hasn’t made a formal announcement, but he has been telling anyone who asks him that he will run again.
Whitestown joins list of northern suburbs building new police stations
Officials in booming Whitestown plan to borrow $7 million to build the standalone police station to help make room for a detective division, computer forensic lab, training facilities and a holding cell.