Newly formed Indy Black Heritage & Legacy Trail plans walking tours for 2025
Heritage markers are planned in the neighborhoods of Haughville, Babe Denny, Norwood, Martindale and areas west and northwest of downtown.
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Businesses seek to capitalize on eclipse fans
It’s only in the path of totality that observers will see the corona—the glowing ring of light that surrounds the blacked-out sun.
Combine sees record attendance as city looks to keep event past 2025
The NFL Scouting Combine, held Feb. 29 to March 3 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, was bolstered by the Combine Experience and Inside Look, separate attractions that were added to make the overall event more fan-inclusive.
U.S. Olympic Swim Trials organizers preview June festivities in Indianapolis
A landmark piece of public art and a free nine-night concert series are planned for downtown Indianapolis during the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials, which is expected to bring a record crowd for an indoor swim meet.
Butler seeks approvals for new presidential residence by campus
The school intends to demolish an existing residence and build the new house before late 2026, which coincides with the end of President James Danko’s contract with the school.
Indianapolis record label helps experimental band launch new era
Nick Ohler helped Sleepytime Gorilla Museum finance a reunion album and tour before signing the band to his new Indianapolis-based record label, Avant Night.
‘Iron Chef America’ winner announced as Rev celebrity chef
Beau MacMillan defeated Bobby Flay in a 2006 “Iron Chef” challenge and co-hosted Food Network show “Worst Cooks in America.”
Sun King planning taproom and food hall in downtown Westfield
Members of the Westfield Advisory Plan Commission unanimously approved a development plan for the taproom and food hall on Monday night.
Fever, other WNBA teams see ticket sales jump after Caitlin Clark says she’ll enter draft
Getting University of Iowa star Clark with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft as expected would be a boost to Indiana Fever, which was second-to-last in WNBA home-game attendance last season.
Lesley Weidenbener: Big-time events bring welcome opportunities
Community leaders are determined to give the people who live in the region an opportunity to participate.
Superstar Caitlin Clark to enter WNBA draft, with Fever holding first pick
Clark, the all-time top scorer in NCAA women’s basketball, regularly draws sellout crowds to University of Iowa games, including away contests, sending ticket prices to all-time highs.
Culinary Dropout restaurant chain to make Midwest debut at Nora Plaza
American comfort food specialist Culinary Dropout launched in Arizona in 2010 and operates 11 locations in five states. The chain is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, which is owned by The Cheesecake Factory.
Professional women’s volleyball team to play home games at new Fishers arena
The Indy Ignite, a member of the Pro Volleyball Federation, are set to play next year at the $170 million, 8,500-seat Fishers Event Center.
NBA could see deeper relationship with Indy after All-Star hosting ‘success,’ exec says
The NBA could explore bringing more events to Indianapolis in coming years following what the league considers to have been a successful All-Star Weekend that drew more than 190,000 people.
Foreclosure suit filed against owner of Wilshaw hotel property
Officials with the town of Speedway, which is not named in the lawsuit, said they are “carefully monitoring” the situation and in communication with the developers on the matter.
Restaurant brings ‘Juicy Lucy’ cheeseburger concept to Mass Ave
Mass & Belle Taphouse is serving stuffed cheeseburgers at the former location of Rooster’s Kitchen, which closed at the end of 2023.
For Indianapolis Children’s Choir, new home is convenient high note
The Indianapolis Children’s Choir will present a “Crossroads of America” concert March 10 at Hilbert Circle Theatre.
Lebanon fieldhouse hosting first tournaments following opening this month
The Farmers Bank Fieldhouse opened Feb. 9 and features eight basketball courts, 12 pickleball courts, one turf field and pitching and hitting tunnels.
Photo gallery: NBA All-Star Weekend draws to close with events, record-setting game
Visitors and residents took part in the final day of NBA All-Star Weekend on Sunday, with thousands flocking to the Indiana Convention Center for Jr. NBA events and Crossover, followed by the NBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Derek Schultz: Indianapolis shines despite NBA All-Star Game’s mixed reviews
Over three days with the basketball world watching, Indianapolis still lived up to the hype, even if the game itself did not.