Westfield marks Grand Park’s 10th anniversary with 30-minute documentary
The city used $30,000 from its Grand Park promotional fund for the documentary called “We Field Champions” that was produced by Noblesville-based filmmaker Cameron Sprinkle.
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Consumer Reports: EVs less reliable, on average, than conventional vehicles
The survey found that electric vehicles from the 2021 through 2023 model years encountered nearly 80% more problems than did vehicles propelled by internal combustion engines.
Kylie Conway to leave WISH-TV after decade at station
“News 8 Daybreak” co-anchor and Indiana University alum Kylie Conway told the IBJ she’s not ready to unveil future career plans.
Braun launches first TV ad in gubernatorial bid
U.S. Sen Mike Braun is the fourth Indiana GOP gubernatorial contender to go on air with campaign advertising.
Local broadcasts for Pacers, 14 other NBA teams to remain on Bally Sports
The NBA and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for the teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season.
IBJ Podcast: Debby Knox hopes to lose news ‘addiction’ in second shot at retirement
The legendary local broadcaster shares a wide-angle view of her career, including the most difficult and most rewarding days on the job.
Growing local concert company Forty5 hires first chief executive
IUPUI alum Jenny Boyts, who is board president for Indy Pride Inc., will lead Forty5, which presents concerts at the Vogue and Holliday Park.
IEDC launches new branding effort: ‘For the Bold’
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. signed a $3.5 million contract with Southfield, Michigan-based advertising firm Doner Co. to develop the branding initiative.
WFMS morning host Jim Denny riding into sunset after 35 years at station
Denny was inducted into the Nashville, Tennessee-based Country Radio Hall of Fame in 2014. He announced Friday morning that he had decided to retire.
Indiana State Fair reveals ‘Art & Nature of Fun’ as 2024 theme
Newfields, which is home to the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, will be presenting sponsor for the 2024 Indiana State Fair.
Memphis news anchor, reporter joins WISH-TV
Dakarai Turner has been at WHBQ in Memphis for the past three years, where he served as weekend morning anchor and lead investigative reporter.
NCAA President Charlie Baker to testify during Senate hearing on college sports
Baker, who took over as president of the Indianapolis-based NCAA in March, has been spending a lot of time in Washington, D.C., lobbying lawmakers to help college sports with a federal law to regulate how athletes can be compensated for their fame.
IndyStar editor leaving to become CEO of Indiana Local News Initiative
Bro Krift will be founding CEO of the Indiana Local News Initiative, a not-for-profit media organization announced in February.
Hogsett, Shreve debate issues close to the Black community in first mayoral debate
Republican Jefferson Shreve and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett addressed a range of topics, including charter schools and food insecurity, but issues of policing and gun violence took center stage.
History Channel to air Indianapolis filmmaker’s JFK documentary series
Ashton Gleckman, 23, wrote, directed, edited and co-scored eight hourlong episodes that chronicle the life of John F. Kennedy.
Indianapolis mayoral candidates set to debate three times before election
WXIN-TV Channel 59 will host a televised debate Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. on Fox 59 and CBS 4, the stations announced Wednesday.
NCAA to consider NIL proposals for agent registry, deal disclosure
Since the NCAA lifted its ban on college athletes earning money for use of their names, images and likenesses in summer 2021, it has been operating without detailed rules regarding NIL.
Banks, Rust exchange advertising blows in U.S. Senate ace
U.S. Senate GOP candidate John Rust released radio and television ads this week depicting opponent Jim Banks as a D.C. swamp insider. And Third District Congressman Banks wasted no time firing back.
Federal judge dismisses false advertising claims against Wendy’s, McDonald’s
U.S. District Judge Hector Gonzalez said the plaintiff failed to prove that a reasonable customer would be misled by the ads.
CBS4 anchor Debby Knox to retire after 42 years in Indianapolis news
Knox worked at WISH-TV Channel 8 from 1980 until an initial retirement in 2013, followed by nine years at WTTV-TV Channel 4.