Indianapolis leaders and event organizers are seeking ways to quell a spate of downtown violence before next weekend when the city hosts the WNBA All-Star Game and Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration, two of the biggest events on this year’s calendar. ibj.com/articles/city-…

All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis is an opportunity for both the WNBA and the city to shine. But how do they make the event a success, even with star Caitlin Clark out due to injury? The newest episode of Beyond Clarkonomics for IBJ News is now live: ibj.com/beyond-clarkon…

This episode features interviews with ColieEdison, Pacers Sports & Entertainment exec Mel Raines, Christine Brennan, Indiana Sports Corp’s Sarah Myer and other sports biz experts, and dives into how the league and city pulled together this year’s event and how it fits into Indy’s long term goals.

NEW: The operator of Indiana Convention Center is moving ahead with trying to pin down the potential cost of a MLS stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Its goal: A final price by the first quarter of 2026. My latest for IBJ News: ibj.com/articles/local…

NEW: City officials are giving the developers behind the overhaul of the Gold Building nine more months to complete financing for the project. They’ve also opted to look for another partner on the adjacent revamp of City Market’s west plaza. For @ibjnews: ibj.com/articles/india…

NEW: The NCAA’s relationship with the gambling industry has improved in recent years, but the Indianapolis-based group says some non-negotiables remain—like ever taking on a sports betting partner. Industry observers are skeptical. My latest for IBJ News: ibj.com/articles/ncaa-…

Sydney Colson (left ACL tear) and Aari McDonald (broken bone in right foot) will both miss the remainder of the season after suffering injuries during our game in Phoenix on Thursday. more info: buff.ly/WMzLVsw

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NEW: LIV on Saturday confirmed it is returning to Westfield for 2026. The news comes as LIV Indianapolis nears a U.S. attendance record with its debut event at The Club at Chatham Hills. My story for IBJ News: ibj.com/articles/neari…

NEW: Google’s massive data center project has gotten an initial go-ahead by a city commission, but the project’s not a done deal. Still in the air for the $1 billion development: A 10-year real property abatement and a 40-year personal property exemption. ibj.com/articles/city-…

The operator of Indiana Convention Center has approved its budget for 2026, and it’s chock full of upgrades to facilities like Lucas Oil Stadium and Victory Field. It also allocates funds for new skywalk connectors to projects now under construction. My latest for IBJ News: ibj.com/articles/downt…

The baggage system at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) was widely considered state-of-the-art when designed in 2006, but nearly 20 years later it’s time for an upgrade. Building another system in the same area will have its challenges, experts say. My latest for IBJ News: ibj.com/articles/airpo…

NEW: The 500 Festival building in downtown Indianapolis could be torn down to make way for more apartments, a parking garage and additional retail space. My latest for IBJ News: ibj.com/articles/downt…

There’s been some dialogue on X today on the Google project—most of it surrounding incentives. To clarify: Michael-Paul Hart is planning to call down zoning request for a potential CCC vote. Depending on how that goes, tax abatements/exemption talks would follow, separate from that

NEW: The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is trying to get out of the land development business. Its sale of the GM stamping plant site to Elanco last week was the first move in that effort. My latest for IBJ News: ibj.com/articles/state…

I’ll have a follow-up related to the stamping plant site dropping shortly. 👀

NEW: State officials, in consultation with Elanco, have opted to tear down the historic crane bay at the former GM stamping plant site, citing costs and a continued evolution of plans for redeveloping the property. My piece for IBJ News: ibj.com/articles/crane…

NEW: Hendricks Comm Prop is working with Indy Arts Council and others to figure out how the Indianapolis Artsgarden interfaces with the planned $600M revamp of Circle Centre Mall. Fun fact: The Artsgarden opened 30 years ago yesterday. My latest for IBJ News: ibj.com/articles/devel…

Local sports leaders want Indianapolis to be a rugby hub—hosting men’s World Cup matches in 2031, a relocation of the sport’s national governing body and a professional team. Sources say one of those goals is pretty far along. Read my latest for IBJ News: ibj.com/articles/india…

NEW: The city of Indianapolis plans to loan the owners of the Gold Building $18 million to prevent foreclosure on the iconic property—and keep a nearly $200 million apartments conversion alive. But there are some strings attached. My latest for IBJ News: ibj.com/articles/city-…