Alternative newspaper Nuvo ceasing print publication
Nuvo has ceased print publication and is eliminating most of its staff, the editor of the 29-year-old local alternative newspaper announced Saturday on social media.
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Amazon’s Bezos: Enquirer threatened to publish revealing pics
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says he was the target of “extortion and blackmail” by the publisher of the National Enquirer, which he said threatened to publish revealing personal photos of him unless he stopped investigating how the tabloid obtained his private exchanges with his mistress.
IndyStar investigative reporter to depart for USA Today
Marisa Kwiatkowski was one of three Star journalists whose series on the sexual abuse of gymnasts led to a national outcry on the topic and a guilty verdict against Dr. Larry Nassar.
UPDATE: IndyStar parent firm rejects $1.4B offer, but fight might not be over
Gannett Co. said Monday that its board determined the unsolicited offer from a hedge-fund backed media group undervalued the company and wasn’t in the best interests of shareholders.
Schurz Communications selling its newspapers, including eight in Indiana
Media company Schurz Communications Inc. announced an agreement Monday to sell all 20 of its newspapers, including eight papers in Indiana, to New York-based GateHouse Media Inc.
Indianapolis Star’s latest cuts include columnists Swarens, Pete the Planner
The Indianapolis Star eliminated at least three newsroom employees Wednesday and dropped at least two business columnists.
Suitor for IndyStar’s parent company known for ‘milking’ newspapers
Alden Global, which is taking aim at the Gannett newspaper chain, is run by a hedge fund exec known in some circles as “the Gordon Gekko of newspapers.”
Tight-fisted Digital First makes bid for IndyStar owner Gannett
Gannett's board said it will "carefully review the proposal," which values the company at $12 a share, a 23 percent premium to Gannett’s closing price on Friday.
Pension fund now sole owner of chain that owns 13 Indiana newspapers
CHNI LLC, which owns more than 100 newspapers in 22 states, has been acquired by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
IBJ’s most-read list of 2018 includes stories about Amazon, restaurants, broadcasters
A story that provided a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the region’s efforts to lure Amazon’s HQ2 to Indianapolis topped the list.
Six newsroom employees at IndyStar take early retirements
Among the longtime newsroom employees who accepted buyout packages were well-known names in the local newspaper field, including editorial cartoonist Gary Varvel and writer Will Higgins.
Party-ready sweet treats from the IBJ staff
As we at IBJ get ready for our own holiday gatherings, we thought it would be fun to share a few of our favorite festive recipes.
Memory Bank: Preparing Thanksgiving baskets for the needy
Members of the Indiana Civic Workers Club prepared Thanksgiving food and supply baskets at the home of Effie Crowe at 2116 Bellefontaine St., in a photo published in the Indianapolis Recorder on Nov. 26, 1960.
Saturday Evening Post puts massive historic archive online
The Indianapolis-based Saturday Evening Post Society, which publishes the magazine, said it required a “10-year labor of love of meticulous in-house scanning and digitizing” to archive almost 200 years of American history contained in the publications.
Alternative newspaper Nuvo reducing print schedule
Indianapolis-based alternative newspaper Nuvo has been cranking out a print edition every week since 1990. That is due to change beginning this month.
IndyStar columnist Matt Tully dies after 2-year battle with cancer
Matthew Tully, 49, had worked for the Indianapolis Star since 2002, writing nearly 2,000 columns over that time. The Gary native died Monday night.
NY Times says Trump got $413M from his dad, much from tax dodges
Tax experts cited in the report say that President Donald Trump would be unlikely to face criminal prosecution if he helped his parents evade taxes because the maneuvers occurred long ago and are past the statute of limitation.
Indy Star takes heat over cartoon that criticizes Kavanaugh accuser
An editorial cartoon published Sunday by The Indianapolis Star that mocks Christine Blasey Ford drew a flood of complaints on social media Monday, prompting an explanation from the newspaper.
UPDATE: Sports columnist Kravitz confirms impending departure from WTHR
A source told IBJ on Tuesday that Kravitz had been laid off with several others at the top-rated local TV station.
Media School at IU gets $6 million gift, plans investigative center
The university announced Thursday that the center will focus on the production and teaching of investigative journalism.