Former racer Sarah Fisher, partners acquire south-side kart track
A team including former IndyCar driver Sarah Fisher purchased the aging track in a last-ditch effort to prevent the property from being bulldozed.
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Fishers budget for 2019 includes tax hike for Nickel Plate Trail, road work
If approved as presented to the city council, the budget call for raising the property-tax rate by 4 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for public safety and infrastructure work, including the controversial pedestrian trail.
Opponent fires another volley in fight over Nickel Plate corridor
A not-for-profit group is taking legal action against Fishers, Noblesville and Hamilton County, saying officials violated public-access laws when making decisions regarding the future of the Nickel Plate Railroad corridor.
3 restaurant newcomers make splash in Hamilton County
There’s nothing like a “coming soon” sign in the window to build an appetite, so diners have flocked to a trio of Hamilton County newcomers that opened their doors this summer.
Whitestown acquires property along Interstate 65 for Little League HQ
The Whitestown Town Council on Wednesday approved an agreement to buy 135 acres that previously served as the longtime home of the Wrecks Inc. automobile salvage yard. Little League International is expected to use about 20 of those acres.
Purdue offers expertise that fuels growth for Indiana wineries
The state’s annual wine-grape harvest generates an economic impact of $600 million, sustains 4,000 full-time jobs, and pays $37 million in state and local taxes.
After reshaping Westfield, Steve Henke plots huge golf community in Zionsville
Holliday Farms likely will take 10 to 12 years to complete, with its value exceeding $550 million.
Central Indiana well field approved as EPA cleanup priority
The site is called the Broadway Street Corridor Groundwater Plume. Officials have reported finding contaminated groundwater with concentrations of trichloroethene, tetrachloroethene and other chemicals.
Builder proposes moderately priced housing project for Westfield
Indiana-based Olthof Homes has filed plans to build 430 new homes in Westfield, including townhouses that would start at $150,000.
Franciscan plans to build $130M orthopedic hospital in Carmel
The hospital system said the facility would help meet the soaring demand for hip and knee replacements while also serving patients with the “most complex” orthopedic conditions.
Third candidate announces campaign for Noblesville mayor
Mike Corbett is owner of Hamilton County Media Group, which publishes the Hamilton County Business Magazine.
Roundup: Qdoba, Hot Box Pizza among tenants in Anson influx; Rosie’s Place adds Carmel spot
Restaurants and medical clinics are flocking to the sprawling Anson development in Whitestown. Plus, Carmel gets a Rosie’s and a British Swim School, while Noblesville snags a new doughnut shop.
Developer proposes income-based senior apartments for Fishers
If approved by the city, site work would begin in early spring 2019, with construction starting shortly after.
$24M Noblesville project aims to lift downtown without losing charm
Noblesville leaders say building a mixed-use development in their historic downtown allows them to make history while also preserving it.
Contract packaging firm to terminate 86 workers in plant closure
In a notice to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Quality Packaging Specialists International LLC said it would begin eliminating employees this month.
Fishers eyes cultural designation for Nickel Plate District
Fishers plans to submit an application to the Indiana Arts Commission to recognize the Nickel Plate District as a statewide cultural district.
Indianapolis produce distributor buys Noblesville food-service company
Indianapolis-based produce distributor IF&P Foods LLC has acquired Noblesville-based convenience food service company Cibus Fresh Inc., the companies announced Tuesday.
National event center operator makes plans for first Indiana facility
A Utah-based company that runs dozens of event centers across the United States is making plans to open its first Indiana venue, in Carmel.
Lucas estate controversy continues even as formal appeals process ends
Carmel officials say ongoing negotiations with Forrest Lucas regarding his Carmel estate have not been successful. Now, Carmel plans to enforce a zoning ruling that ultimately prohibited some special events.
Noblesville, developer partner on $24M apartment/parking project
The mixed-use development would provide downtown Noblesville with its first-ever parking garage and its first new apartment building in more than a century.