News in Carmel

Carmel Christkindlmarkt reveals newest boot mug color: Purple!
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has unveiled a royal purple boot-shaped mug for the upcoming holiday season, with the 2026 market scheduled to open on November 21.
Events
Indy hears 'Birdcall' as chicken chain expands
INDIANAPOLIS – A Colorado-based chicken chain is setting its sights on central Indiana. Birdcall, known for chicken sandwiches, tenders, gluten-friendly nuggets and more, plans to add five restaurants in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. The franchise agreement covers Indy,…
Local Business
Carmel moves up trash pickup time due to extreme heat
CARMEL, Ind. — For the second time in a month, Carmel is adjusting its trash pickup times due to extreme heat in the forecast. On Tuesday, the City of Carmel announced to Carmel Utilities and Republic Services customers that trash pickup will be moved up one hour to minimize…
Government & Civic
New Amazon Now facility could be coming to Carmel
CARMEL, Ind. -- A new Amazon Now delivery facility could be coming to Carmel, bringing 30-minute delivery to residents. The City of Carmel confirmed in a statement to FOX59/CBS4 on Monday that it has been coordinating with Amazon representatives to approve a Special Use…
Local Business
Carmel distiller turns hand sanitizer pivot into a community fundraising platform
Eric Stam, co-founder and CEO of the Carmel-based Crossroads Distillery, started diversifying his alcohol production facility's operations in April to launch a cleaning solution fundraising business earlier this week.
Local Business
Developer plans new retail center on Michigan Road in Carmel
Preliminary site plans show an 11,000-square-foot, multi-tenant building with space for six new businesses on the southern portion of the property and a standalone 2,000-square-foot restaurant building to the north—each with their own drive-thrus.
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Carmel by the numbers
- Area
- 49.09 sq mi (127.13 km²), 1.08 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40.6
- Households
- 38,426
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $141,505
- Median house value
- $486,800
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- 1 CIVIC SQ, CARMEL, IN 46032