Attorney Mark Hurt joins crowded GOP race for 5th Congressional District
Hurt, an attorney with law offices in Noblesville and Kokomo, faces four other candidates hoping to fill the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz.
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McCarty wins caucus to join Westfield City Council
Victor McCarty will serve the remainder of late council member Joe Edwards’ term representing District 3 through the end of 2023.
Noblesville Board of Zoning Appeals approves Beaver Materials gravel pit proposal
The BZA voted 3-2 to approve a zoning variance that will allow Noblesville-based Beaver Materials to dig a pit and extract sand, gravel and minerals on about 68 acres of farmland.
Rep. Jerry Torr to retire from politics after 28 years in Indiana House
Torr, a Republican who represents portions of Carmel and Westfield, is chair of the House Judiciary Committee and vice chair of the House Joint Rules Committee.
Carmel mayoral candidates discuss city’s future in debate
Democrat Miles Nelson and Republican Sue Finkam faced off in a debate Monday night at the Palladium in Carmel.
West Lafayette council declares opposition to water pipeline
West Lafayette City Council members expressed a desire for more research from third parties and greater transparency from Indiana Economic Development Corp. officials, who they said have not approached them about the proposed pipeline.
UPDATE: Westfield Mayor Andy Cook out of hospital after COVID treatment
The fourth-term mayor, who is not running for reelection, was discharged from the hospital Sunday, the city announced Monday.
Former Marsh store in Anderson being readied for Needler’s, Ace Hardware
Speedway-based development firm KennMar plans to invest up to $1.5 million in the project on the west side of Anderson.
Carmel-based Syra Health prices initial public offering
The company said it would raise $6.7 million in gross proceeds, exceeding expectations from earlier this month.
Indianapolis-area home construction permit filings surge 30%
August’s jump in filings was aided by big increases in Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks and Boone counties.
Developer planning restaurants, fitness center, homes in Westfield
Plans call for TowneRun to include up to 40 two-story attached houses and about 35 courtyard houses aimed at buyers aged 55 and over.
Bank of America continues expansion in Indianapolis market
North Carolina-based Bank of America has opened 19 area branches since entering the Indianapolis market in 2017, including a new one in Carmel. It plans to open at least three more by 2025.
Carmel’s Crooked Stick to host 2028 U.S. Senior Open Championship
The stop in Carmel marks the course’s first time hosting the Senior in nearly 20 years, and seventh time the course will host a USGA championship event.
Duke Energy argues cases against Carmel, Noblesville before Indiana Supreme Court
Legal counsel for Duke Energy argued two cases before the Indiana Supreme Court Thursday—from both sides of the courtroom—on separate matters relating to where it maintains its equipment and facilities.
Just call Bloomington guitarist Mike Wanchic ‘Mr. Farm Aid’
The guitarist will do double duty at Saturday’s Farm Aid at Ruoff Music Center, playing in bands of John Mellencamp and Jim Irsay.
Conner Prairie announces $33 million makeover for welcome center
The project will give the building a new name, the Museum Experience Center, and add immersive exhibit spaces.
North of 96th roundup: Wawa continues Indiana expansion with plans for Westfield store
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
Stellantis to lay off 300 workers in Kokomo as UAW strike reaches 6th day
Stellantis, which makes Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles, said Wednesday that the layoffs are a consequence of the strike at its assembly plant in Toledo, Ohio.
Former Indiana congressman sentenced to 22 months in prison for insider trading
Steve Buyer was convicted in connection with insider trading involving the $26.5 billion merger of T-Mobile and Sprint, announced in April 2018, and illegal trades in the management consulting company Navigant.
Fishers City Council approves Gray Eagle’s plan for driving range with towering nets
Plans call for the nets at Gray Eagle’s 38-acre driving range to be almost as tall as those used by TopGolf at its Fishers facility along Interstate 69. Gray Eagle also plans to build a 5,000-square-foot bar and restaurant inside a new clubhouse.