Daniel Bradley

Hamilton County Tourism Inc. this month named David West, a 27-year veteran of the tourism marketing industry, as its next CEO.

Once a thriving gateway on the west side of Fishers, the area has remained stagnant for nearly 20 years as places closer to Interstate 69, such as the Nickel Plate District and The Yard at Fishers District, have experienced rapid commercial and residential growth.

Taylor Swift-related products, events and drink specials are popping up all over Indianapolis to fill the niche of entertaining ticketless locals, pre-show roamers and those looking to fill time through two-night hotel minimums.

Plans call for the 215-room L7 Westfield hotel to be built on 6.5 acres in the Lantern Commons development near the intersection of U.S. 31 and 161st Street.

Carmel-based Old Town Cos. is looking to build the residential development in Westfield adjacent to Wood Wind Golf Club, which the city plans to purchase and turn into a municipal golf course.

Morse Village would have 250 high-end single-family houses, 150 town houses, 250 multifamily residences and 30,000 square feet of commercial space and restaurants.

The Zionsville Town Council on Tuesday night heard an introduction of plans to create a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, that would encompass areas in, around and south of the town's historic Village.

The city of Carmel on Monday announced that Joel Thacker will assume the role of fire chief Sept. 3.

History: Old Hickory’s origins date to the late 19th century, when Billy Richardson began selling hickory chairs and rockers on Saturdays in

Construction is set to begin this summer on a 260-acre development in Zionsville that will bring nearly 700 new homes to a once-rural area of the Boone County town.