What the infrastructure bill means for Indiana. Details on plans to keep the #IndyKeepsCreating movement going. And a closer look at the Lafayette Square Mall redevelopment project. These are some of the stories our partners at the IBJ are working on this week. Lesley Weidenbener has details.... Read More
A greyhound through and through is now in charge of athletics at the University of Indianapolis. Longtime athletics department veteran Scott Young brings us up to speed on the status of the program now and what’s ahead.... Read More
Two weeks ago, a dozen moms, 31 babies and 500 volunteers made a big transition. They moved into the new 116-bed Riley Hospital for Children Maternity Tower. Riley Children’s Health President Gil Peri has more on the largest NICU facility in Indiana.... Read More
Gary is known for its large steel mills and as the birthplace of superstar Michael Jackson. It’s also home to the world’s largest gourmet popcorn store. We get details on the evolution of Popcorn World from Owner LeBarron D. Burton.... Read More
Air travel is beginning to pick up as we emerge from the pandemic and enter the busy holiday season. Indianapolis Airport Authority Executive Director Mario Rodriguez has insight and also weighs in on the possibility of a London to Indy nonstop.... Read More
We go Inside this week’s IBJ: how apartment complexes are rolling out the red carpet for pet owners. Our partners at the IBJ are looking into it this week and Editor Lesley Weidenbener shares more on what they’ve uncovered and more. ... Read More
The Fort Wayne Comets hit the ice a few weeks ago in pursuit of bringing home another championship trophy. More on the hockey team’s pursuit of a second-straight Kelly Cup with Voice of the Komets Shane Albahrani. ... Read More
Muncie Community Schools is taking aim at better grades, bridging the achievement gap and lowering dropout rates through a student-support program called City Connects. MCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Klotz and Marian University’s Executive Director K12 Center for Vibrant Schools Jessica Morales Maust explain how it works and Marian’s role in the program. ... Read More
The Produce Moms is the brainchild of south side Indianapolis native Lori Taylor. In 2012, she set out to get people to eat more fruits and vegetables. Less than 10 years later? More than two million people platform users from around the globe, 100 brand partnerships and a big recognition from Forbes. Founder and CEO Lori Taylor shares […]... Read More
Each year, Indiana Landmarks highlights ten historically significant places in Indiana on the brink of extinction. The Tipton County Jail and Residence landed on the list again in 2021. Mary-Rachel Redman explains what it’s going to take to save this piece of Indiana history.... Read More
One of Indianapolis’ most iconic and popular cultural destinations has a new leader. President and CEO Jennifer Pace Robinson talks about her new role as head of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and her plans for future growth.... Read More
Global supply chain crisis. Surging demand and a shortage of workers leaving store shelves empty. As the holiday shopping season begins, Integrated Distribution Services CEO Mark DeFabis looks at the unique impact and the role Indiana is playing in keeping things moving. ... Read More
Indianapolis-based Encamp says it is on a mission to make the world a better place to live. CEO and Co-founder Luke Jacobs explains how they’re doing it through an innovation-based platform. ... Read More
Last year, we showcased Indiana Landmarks’ annual list of ten, historically significant places on the brink of extinction through our Endangered Indiana series. We’re back at it again it again in 2021. Mary-Rachel Redman starts us off with a repeat entry, a trip to Bedford’s Monon Depot.... Read More
Bryan Ritchie has led the University of Notre Dame’s IDEA Center since it launched in 2017. The collaborative innovation hub is dedicated to helping students, faculty and staff bring ideas and products to the marketplace. Bryan Ritchie explains why he’s decided to step away from his role and what’s next for the center.... Read More
Ascend Indiana has played a key role in connecting more than 2,300 people with jobs, internships and training. The organization has raised nearly $24 million to expand its online job platform statewide. Ascend Indiana President & CEO Jason Kloth and Roche Diagnostics Head of People & Culture Bridget Boyle join us with details.... Read More
Artificial intelligence has entered the world of treadmills and dumbbells. Studio Owner and Coach Andrea Hiner explains how The Exercise Coach’s smart fitness studio is helping people get the most out of their workouts.... Read More
Ball State University is taking bold steps to prepare future media professionals for a constantly evolving industry. Dean Dr. Paaige Turner has insight into big changes within the College of Communication, Information and Media.... Read More
Purdue student-athletes have a new resource to profit from their name, image and likeness. We get details on the university’s partnership with The Brandr Group from Purdue Assistant Athletics Director Peyton Stovall.... Read More
Alessandra Appel is a budding business star. The North Central High School senior founded the school’s Women in Business Club and then hit pay dirt. She managed to get Lebron James’ boss to speak to the group. Appel explains the mission of the club and how she landed Los Angeles Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss.... Read More
