LIV golf event could bring near-record crowd to Westfield this weekend
A LIV spokesperson told IBJ that about 50,000 total spectators are anticipated for the Aug. 15-17 event at The Club at Chatham Hills.
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Spirit Airlines sounds the alarm on its future ability to stay in business
Spirit—which flies to eight cities from Indianapolis—pointed to “adverse market conditions” that it’s continued to face after a recent restructuring and other efforts to revive its business.
Indiana Fever to face Chicago Sky at home without Caitlin Clark, 2 other key injured guards
Clark’s continued absence has been complicated by the loss of two other key players who sustained season-ending injuries in Thursday’s loss at Phoenix.
Westfield looking to capitalize on LIV Golf spotlight
The London-based golf tour that is financed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will bring 54 of the world’s top men’s golfers for the three-day LIV Golf Indianapolis Aug. 15-17.
Fair’s ‘soundtrack’ theme resonates in album covers, novelty T-shirts
“Soundtrack of Summer” serves as the theme for this year’s fair, and visuals are a big part of the concept.
Cunningham Restaurant Group to bring fine dining to Butter art fair
The parent company of Vida, Livery and other dining concepts will serve five-course meals during two nights of Butter.
Speedway, IndyCar say they weren’t consulted on federal ‘Speedway Slammer’ moniker
As part of the plan’s public rollout, Homeland Security posted on social media a manipulated image of an ICE-branded IndyCar outside the correctional facility.
Indianapolis City Market to remain closed until at least 2028 while city irons out developer problems
City leaders are looking for a new development partner to help with the proposed $15 million overhaul of the historic Indianapolis Catacombs next to the closed City Market. The companies previously involved in the project are navigating challenges involving the nearby Gold Building and the rest of the downtown block’s redevelopment.
Gen Con eyes big year despite tariff effects on event’s retailers
Gen Con is once again a sold-out event with more than 70,000 attendees expected for a four-day run that begins Thursday and ends Sunday. And all vendor spots are occupied.
Supplies of matcha are dwindling, thanks to lattes and TikTok videos
Matcha, the bright-green tea powder from Japan, has become so popular in recent months that producers are straining to meet the surge in global demand.
Get your groove on: Indiana State Fair kicks off Friday with ‘Soundtrack’ theme
From wolves and bargains to fried pickle Oreos and glassblowing, get ready to celebrate the “Soundtrack of Summer” at this year’s Indiana State Fair.
Texas man sentenced after pleading guilty to stalking Caitlin Clark
Michael Lewis, 55, was arrested in Indianapolis in mid-January after investigators said he sent numerous threats and sexually explicit messages to Clark via his social media accounts.
Hinkle Fieldhouse to get huge new scoreboard as part of digital upgrade
The new digital signage will mean more advertising and sponsorship opportunities for the Butler University athletic program.
Caitlin Clark still has no timetable for return after further medical evaluation
The Indiana Fever will be relegated to playing the waiting game as they move forward without the two-time All-Star.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham fined $500 for TikTok post criticizing referees
Officiating has become a contentious issue in the league this season, with many players and coaches criticizing referees for inconsistent calls.
Historic Fishers farmhouse to be ‘deconstructed’ and ‘repurposed’ for new project
The Kincaid House, a 164-year-old farmhouse that has been a landmark along Interstate 69 in Fishers for the past decade, is scheduled to be taken down by the end of the month.
Inside Indiana’s ‘best-kept secret:’ historical markers
The Indiana State Historical Marker Program began in 1946, with the first marker placed in December of that year highlighting the Indiana State Capitol.
Derek Schultz: Clark’s absence couldn’t halt WNBA’s unstoppable momentum
What we’ve all been missing in the heated discourse about Clark is the fact that there’s even a discourse about professional women’s basketball at all.
Indiana native Diggins has triple-double to help defeat Team Clark in All-Star Game
The game capped off a weekend during which negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement took centerstage. Players wore warmup shirts before the game that said “Pay us what you owe us.”
UPDATE: All-Star activities reopen after rain delay
The National Weather Service said meteorologists are tracking a line of showers and storms in western Indiana that are expected to move through the Indianapolis area between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.