Fishers Freight pro football team pushes for sellout of home debut
Central Indiana’s new professional indoor football team began its inaugural season Saturday with a 41-29 road victory against the Northern Arizona Wranglers.
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Photo gallery: See inside the $61M overhaul of the IMS Museum
The museum is set to reopen following a year-and-a-half-long closure during which the building was essentially gutted, updating technical systems and revamping exhibits.
IBJ Podcast: Born in Mumbai, local TED expert bringing global sports leaders to Indy
A key organizer for last year’s NBA All-Star Weekend and U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, Neelay Bhatt now is co-chair and curator of TEDSports Indianapolis, the first-ever TED event to focus exclusively on sports.
Indianapolis chef Collin Hilton wins overall World Food Championships prize
Colin Hilton, corporate chef de cuisine for Cunningham Restaurant Group, won $150,000 and the title of 2025 World Food Champion.
Making March Madness happen involves planning, coordination
There’s a method to the madness that is the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament—and it relies wholly on the collective involvement of thousands of NCAA and university staffers, contractors, local organizers, venue workers and volunteers.
Numbers to know for 16 teams remaining in March Madness
This year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament resumes Thursday and Friday with regional play.
Country trio Midland to headline Legends Day concert during Indy 500 weekend
For the fourth consecutive year, Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park will host the concert.
Airport considering nearly $140M upgrade to baggage handling system
Airport officials are close to moving forward with the development and installation of a new luggage system at Indianapolis International Airport as part of an ongoing effort to enhance the facility’s security and efficiency.
Whiteland Raceway Park acquired by California company
The track was owned by Andy O’Gara and his wife, Indy 500 driver Sarah (Fisher) O’Gara, who bought the raceway in 2018.
Power conferences fill this year’s Sweet 16 for first time ever
The Sweet 16, a popular destination for bracket-busting mid-majors, is made up entirely of teams from power conferences, a first since the bracket expanded to 64 teams in 1985.
Purdue’s advance to Sweet 16 means good news for Indy restaurants, retailers
While game tickets and downtown hotel rooms were already expected to sell out regardless of which teams end up in Indianapolis to play, Purdue’s inclusion is likely to boost visitor traffic throughout downtown.
WNBA spending on All-Star Weekend would be exempted from taxes under bipartisan bill
Senate Bill 314 expands an existing exemption that applies to an NFL Super Bowl, NCAA Final Fours and NBA All-Star Weekend.
Deputy Mayor Judith Thomas named new CEO of Indy Arts Council
Judith Thomas, a former president of the Madam Walker Legacy Center, will begin her tenure as leader of Indy Arts Council in mid-April.
Pickleball chain picks Westfield for third area location
The Westfield facility will have 12 courts—including two championship-sized courts—a pro shop, a private community and event room, and a patio for outdoor events.
Sports industry to take center stage during new TEDSports event in Indy
An international two-day series of sports-focused seminars and workshops is set to converge on the Old National Centre in downtown Indianapolis later this year.
Mark Cuban to headline Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Indianapolis
A program of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, the event is an annual convening of business and investment leaders from around the world.
City hosting hundreds of athletes for NCAA Division II National Championship Festival
Spectators will watch more than 1,100 college athletes in five sports participate in title events at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and IU Natatorium this week.
Council committee recommends $66M in bonds for Old City Hall redevelopment
The $249 million plan calls for rehabilitating the 116-year-old former municipal building at 202 Alabama St. and building a 387-foot tower with 186 apartments, 23 condominiums and 156 hotel rooms.
Indianapolis Pizza Festival to debut this summer on Monument Circle
TikTok food critic Tommy Barrett wants to find the best pizza in Indiana during a summer festival on Monument Circle.
Hamilton County Tourism promotes long-time employee to CEO
Karen Radcliff, who most recently served as the organization’s vice president and chief strategy officer, was appointed by the Hamilton County Tourism board of directors to lead the nonprofit.