Indiana COVID-19 daily cases climb back past 4,000, hospitalizations rise
Another 17 deaths from COVID-19 were reported to the state on Tuesday, raising the total to 16,805.
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Area homebuilders see third straight monthly drop in permit filings
The recent slump has slowed what had been a torrid pace for the local home-construction industry. Permit filings are still easily on pace to have their biggest year since 2005.
Allegion plans $13M expansion of Schlage operations, 325 new jobs
Allegion said the expansion will not only enhance manufacturing and engineering capabilities in the state, but also expand its information technology and innovation expertise.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations up 31% over past two weeks as cases rise
The moving average of daily COVID-19 cases has climbed from 1,660 at the beginning of the month to 2,848, an increase of 71.6%.
Area existing-home sales tumble 8.7% as prices escalate
Sales of existing homes in central Indiana fell for the third time in four months in October amid skyrocketing prices and tight inventories.
Statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases climbing again
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday reported 42 more COVID-19 deaths in the state, raising the total to 16,577.
State higher education chief Teresa Lubbers stepping down
Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers plans to leave her position at the end of the 2022 legislative session, ending a nearly 13-year run in the job, the governor’s office announced Tuesday morning.
Southern restaurant chain plans downtown Indy location
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar, a growing chain of restaurants with a menu that includes chicken and waffles, sweet potato pancakes and fried green tomatoes, is set to open an eatery in CityWay.
Four out of 10 Hoosier adults remain unvaccinated against COVID-19
The slow climb in the vaccination rate coincides with recent increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Purdue named ‘Brand That Matters’ by Fast Company
Purdue University joins 95 internationally recognized brands—including Nike, Zoom and Yeti—and other organizations on Fast Company’s list of “Brands That Matter.”
UPDATE: Braun campaign says loans complied with federal laws
Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun improperly gave more than $1 million to his 2018 campaign, and received contributions in excess of legal limits, a federal draft audit alleges.
Indiana reports 18 more COVID deaths, 2,940 more cases
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased from 1,328 on Tuesday to 1,298 on Wednesday after rising for four straight days.
Strada Education Network hires ‘architect’ of Virginia’s Amazon HQ2 bid as CEO
Virginia Business named Stephen Moret its 2019 Business Person of the Year and credited him with resuscitating the state’s business-recruitment arm on the way to landing Amazon’s second headquarters, the largest economic development project in U.S. history.
Indiana’s death toll from COVID-19 rises by 59
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased from 1,226 on Sunday to 1,261 on Monday. COVID patients occupy 15.2% of Indiana’s intensive care unit beds.
IBJ Podcast: ‘Old-school’ agent Matt McLaughlin hits $1 billion in career home sales for Tucker
Host Mason King sat down with McLaughlin to learn how he closed so many sales, what makes his approach different and what he thinks about central Indiana’s red-hot real estate market.
Indiana reports 37 new COVID-19 deaths, uptick in cases
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased from 1,312 on Wednesday to 1,269 on Thursday.
Indiana’s COVID death toll rises by 22
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday reported 2,065 more cases of COVID-19, up from 2,024 cases the previous day.
Two Noblesville businesses plan to spend $11M on new HQ buildings
The city has a preliminary agreement in place with WoodTurningz Inc. and Texon Towel and Supply Co. to abate most of their property taxes over the next eight years if the companies meet hiring goals.
Indiana reports 53 more COVID-19 deaths, rise in hospitalizations
The Indiana State Department of Health said 59.6% of Indiana residents 18 and older are now fully vaccinated.
Anchor Donnelly leaving WISH-TV for job with local health care system
The departure of Brenna Donnelly follows several recent exits by on-air personalities at WISH-TV.