Judge in Delphi double-murder case denies another request to allow courtroom cameras
Thursday’s decision marks the fourth time a television station has been denied camera access for the high-profile trial.
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Indy-area TV stations to broadcast 17 Indiana Fever games this season
With rookie sensation Caitlin Clark set to make her professional debut in May, the Fever has reached a deal with the owner of two Indianapolis TV stations to air nearly half of the team’s regular-season schedule.
Viral criticism of Gregg Doyel persists after self-acknowledged ‘creepy’ greeting of new Fever star
Observers and fellow journalists have described IndyStar columnist Gregg Doyel’s actions at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as unprofessional and sexist.
Federal appeals court rejects WISH-TV owner’s racial discrimination claims
The court ruled that when DISH and DirecTV Network declined to pay broadcast fees to Circle City Broadcasting for rights to carry the company’s two Indianapolis-based television stations, that decision did not reflect discrimination.
Seinfeld’s Netflix movie about Pop-Tarts to be featured in IndyCar race
Indianapolis-based Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 8 car will be painted in the texture of an unfrosted Pop-Tart along with images of Seinfeld and some of the movie cast members to promote the film.
Caitlin Clark showed up on SNL to dunk all over Michael Che
Caitlin Clark, who is expected to be the No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever in Monday’s WNBA draft, deftly skewered “Weekend Update” co-host Michael Che in a “Saturday Night Live” appearance, and used the platform to offer a reminder of the many women’s basketball stars who came before her.
Cameras in courtrooms: Will the judge in the Delphi double-murder trial allow them?
Video cameras in the courtroom are becoming increasingly common since the Indiana Supreme Court last May gave local judges the discretion to decide whether to allow media broadcasting of court proceedings.
Indiana Fever to have most national appearances on WNBA broadcast schedule
Call it the Caitlin Clark effect. The WNBA will show all but four of the Fever’s games on its national broadcast and streaming partners, starting with the season opener at Connecticut on May 14.
New billboards urge Indiana Democrats to vote Republican in May primary
The crossover push is part of a media campaign by ReCenter Indiana, a bipartisan group that seeks to move state politics “closer to the center” and “bring more civility to political discussions,” according to its website.
Internet providers must now be more transparent about fees, pricing, FCC says
The labels are expected to provide easy-to-understand, accurate information about the cost and performance of high-speed internet service to help consumers avoid junk fees, price hikes, and other unexpected costs.
Women’s NCAA basketball title game draws more viewers than men’s final
The Sunday afternoon game on ABC and ESPN featuring Caitlin Clark outdrew Monday’s men’s final between the University of Connecticut and Purdue University by more than four million viewers.
Lawmakers unveil sprawling plan to expand online privacy protections
The sweeping bipartisan proposal would for the first time give consumers broad rights to control how tech companies like Google, Meta and TikTok use their personal data, a major breakthrough in the decades-long fight to adopt national online privacy protections.
Another record for Caitlin Clark: Most-watched women’s college hoops game ever
The University of Iowa’s victory over Louisiana State University was the most-watched men’s or women’s college basketball game ever on ESPN, more than doubling the prior largest audience.
From Krispy Kreme to SunChips, more and more companies roll out eclipse promotions
Businesses see a big marketing opportunity in the total solar eclipse set to dim skies across North America on Monday.
IBJ Podcast: Chick McGee of ‘Bob & Tom’ on happiness, regrets, mortality and (of course) Tom
McGee, the combustible comic foil to Tom Griswold, dives into the dynamics that drive the show, how his role developed and evolved over 38 years, and the rocky youth that shaped his humor.
Top women’s college players like Clark expect NIL deals to stay with them in pros
Women’s basketball is one of the hottest tickets in college sports, a popularity driven in part by players like Caitlin Clark of the University of Iowa and Angel Reese of Louisiana State University. Their name, image and likeness, or NIL, valuations are some of the highest in the nation.
Inside the rush to cash in on fleeting March Madness fame
This time of year, with so many eyes on college basketball, NIL deals are now a part of the tradition. Still, for lesser-known players, it can be important to strike while the March lights are hot.
NFL grants Colts marketing rights for Germany, Austria
The territories are the first international markets for Indianapolis since the league began its Global Markets Program in 2022.
Latest Chambers ‘Outsider’ ad ties candidate to Reagan, Daniels
A new advertisement from the Brad Chambers campaign for governor is the latest in a flurry of ads being released in the six-way Republican primary.
Nate Feltman becomes sole owner of IBJ Media
IBJ Media CEO and Publisher Nate Feltman purchased the shares of Indianapolis businessmen Mickey Maurer and Bob Schloss this month.