Duke’s $29M transmission-line plan to spare trail trees in Westfield
The multiyear project will include installation of two new 69-kilovolt electric transmission lines to serve fast-growing Noblesville and Westfield.
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Watts, who started Moms Demand Action in Zionsville, retiring from group
The gun-safety advocacy group Shannon Watts began in her kitchen a decade ago grew into a political juggernaut with chapters in all 50 states and tens of thousands of volunteers.
Boone County residents file legal challenge over LEAP annexation
The residents say the city of Lebanon failed to follow state zoning law when it annexed 5,200 acres of land for the planned LEAP district in Boone County.
Ayers wins caucus to represent Carmel City Council’s Central District
Teresa Ayers will serve the remainder of former council member Bruce Kimball’s term through the end of 2023. Kimball died Dec. 30, which triggered Tuesday’s caucus.
Traders Point Christian Church purchases property for new Fishers campus
The Promise United Methodist Church stopped holding services in November 2021. The building, which includes a 21,000-square-foot theater, was most recently used as a preschool until the summer of 2022.
Third Republican candidate announces run for Westfield mayor
Kristen Burkman will compete with Jake Gilbert and Scott Willis in May’s Republican primary election. Mayor Andy Cook has not yet announced if he will seek a fifth term.
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness to seek reelection
Fadness became the Hamilton County city’s mayor in 2015 after previously serving as town manager and has been the city’s only mayor, overseeing tremendous growth in both population and development.
Owners of store that sold baby clothes for adults sue Noblesville officials
My Inner Baby owners claim in the lawsuit that city officials violated their rights by forcing the business to close after it was determined to be a sex shop despite objections from the owners.
Zionsville Mayor Styron says she won’t seek reelection
Already, Jane Burgess, a former member of the Zionsville School Board, and John Stehr, a former news anchor at WTHR-TV Channel 13, have announced they will seek the GOP nomination.
Carmel City Councilor Bruce Kimball dies at age 70
Kimball, who was elected in 2015 and reelected in 2019, suffered a stroke in December 2020 and had not attended city council meetings the past two years.
Nevada logistics firm to enter market with Whitestown warehouse
The 160,000-square-foot facility was completed earlier this year. Novo Logistics said the warehouse will strengthen the company’s link between its existing hubs on the coasts.
North of 96th roundup: Jinya Ramen Bar, Rail Cafe & Market open in Hamilton County
Several new restaurants and retailers have recently opened their doors in Hamilton County.
Andretti partners with Taylor in sports car expansion
Michael Andretti widened his racing portfolio Wednesday by partnering with perennial contender Wayne Taylor Racing in the International Motor Sports Association sports car series.
Noblesville looks to redevelop former site of Firestone plant
Municipal or not-for-profit buildings could be constructed on the site, which has been unused for more than a decade while environmental testing and remediation took place.
Hamilton County studying future water needs of fast-growing area
Intera Inc., an Austin, Texas-based water resources planning company, is leading the study into future water availability in the county.
Academy Sports + Outdoors planning store at former Marsh in Westfield
The Texas-based outdoor and sporting goods retailer received approval to occupy the 73,000-square-foot store at 1960 E. Greyhound Pass.
Carmel’s Palladium to get $1.5M in upgrades for ‘antiquated’ lights, PA system
Theater officials say the funds will help keep the 11-year-old facility up-to-date and maintain its ability to attract top performers.
IBJ Podcast: Shari Jenkins of Noah Grant’s, Salty Cowboy on taking a third leap
Jenkins joined IBJ Podcast host Mason King for a deeper conversation about her emergence as a restauranteur after working as a teacher in Indianapolis Public Schools.
INDOT releases potential options for I-65 interchange to serve LEAP district
The Indiana Department of Transportation released a study that includes five possible locations for the interchange northwest of Lebanon near the planned site of the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District.
Lebanon votes to annex 5,225 acres for LEAP district
The Lebanon City Council voted unanimously to approve the second phase of voluntary annexation for the LEAP district, a planned 11,000-acre advanced manufacturing park in Boone County.