Daniel Bradley

Republican Sue Finkam wins race to succeed Brainard as Carmel’s mayor

Republican Sue Finkam will be Carmel’s first new mayor in 28 years after defeating Democrat Miles Nelson in Tuesday’s election.... Read More

Developers eyeing renters, not buyers, for new communities

The nationwide struggle to purchase single-family homes due to supply shortages, large investment groups outbidding families with all-cash offers, high prices and interest rates near 8% has left the United States with a deficit of 3.8 million homes, according to Freddie Mac.... Read More

Grand Universe planning liftoff in Hamilton County

The center would include 25,000 square feet of space exhibits; a 68-foot-diameter 8K digital planetarium and virtual reality theater called the McCauley Planetarium that would seat 200 people; a fully operational replica of NASA’s Mission Control Center; an observatory with 11 smart telescopes that would have the ability to filter light pollution and provide visitors with a clear view of outer space; and a Mars habitat.... Read More

Council OKs annexation of nearly 640 acres for LEAP District

The Lebanon City Council on Tuesday night unanimously voted to approve the voluntary annexation of nearly 640 acres of land in Boone County for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District, a planned technology and advanced manufacturing hub of 9,000 acres or more.... Read More

Ken’s Foods planning $40M expansion of Lebanon facility

The Massachusetts-based company, which makes salad dressings, sauces and marinades, plans to expand the 320,000-square-foot plant it opened in 2018 on 40 acres in Lebanon Business Park, west of Interstate 65 between State Road 32 and State Road 39.... Read More

Lebanon City Council approves special zoning for LEAP district

The Lebanon City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a special zoning classification covering part of a 9,000-acre innovation district that is in the works northwest of the city’s downtown.... Read More

Westfield now considering 3 companies to operate or manage Grand Park

The process to select a new operator or manager of the 400-acre sports campus was discussed Monday night at a meeting between the Westfield City Council and Redevelopment Commission.... Read More

Spinal cord research group moving HQ to Carmel

A Las Vegas-based not-for-profit founded by former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt is planning to relocate its headquarters to Carmel. Conquer Paralysis Now said it will spend $21.4 million to purchase, renovate and equip the former Five Seasons Family Sports Club.... Read More

Cicero needs new water source despite adjacent reservoir

Cicero could be left out as development accelerates north along the U.S. 31 corridor and the town looks to expand west. Cicero leaders are searching for groundwater sources on the town’s west side to complement four wells that draw from an aquifer on its east side off East 236th Street.... Read More

Carmel files lawsuit over state law that diverts local income tax funds to Fishers

The city of Carmel filed legal action against three state financial agencies over a law that diverts local income tax revenue to Fishers. The city alleges the law harms Carmel by depriving it of tens of millions of dollars in local income tax revenue.... Read More