Indiana’s death toll from COVID-19 passes 16,000 after 57 more deaths
The cumulative total of deaths during the pandemic officially rose to 16,022, the department said Tuesday. Another 545 probable deaths due to COVID also have been reported.
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Owners of high-end Carmel seafood restaurant plan sister eatery in Fishers
The owners of Monterey Coastal Cuisine in Carmel announced plans Tuesday to open a sister restaurant in the Nickel Plate area of Fishers called Tiburon Coastal Cuisine.
Statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations hit lowest mark since Aug. 11
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have dropped 32% since the beginning of the month and 51% since hitting a recent peak of 2,687 on Sept. 13.
Logistics business to open distribution center with cold storage in Whitestown
Indianapolis-based Langham Logistics said the facility will be dedicated to pharmaceutical, vaccine and biologics manufacturing and distribution clients.
Area homebuilders see second straight monthly drop in permit filings
Despite the September decline, single-family building permit filings are still on pace to have their biggest year since 2005.
Indiana reports 22 more COVID deaths, 1,897 new cases
More than 3.34 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Friday at 5 a.m., after a daily increase of 2,747.
After three months of stasis, Indiana unemployment rate dips to 4%
An estimated 134,842 Hoosiers are currently unemployed and seeking jobs, the state reported Friday. That’s down from 137,857 in July.
Indianapolis chocolate business lands $5.25M in venture funding
The Indianapolis-based company behind artisanal chocolate brand SoChatti plans to use the funding to launch new products and innovations into the food-production industry. It also finalized its first industrial licensing agreement.
Indiana COVID cases rise by 2,161, deaths by 26
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased from 1,475 on Tuesday to 1,445 on Wednesday, their lowest number since Aug. 13.
Carmel seeing flurry of new restaurants
Several new restaurants have either opened or are planning to open in Carmel, including a new Hawaiian-inspired cafe, a triple-concept eatery, a library coffeehouse and a milkshake shop.
Indiana reports 51 more COVID deaths, drop in hospitalizations
More than 247,000 Hoosiers have already gotten vaccine boosters, after a daily increase of 5,690.
Shareholders OK Kite Realty’s acquisition of major competitor
Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group Trust’s acquisition of Illinois-based Retail Properties of America Inc. is expected to close Thursday now that shareholders for both companies have approved the deal.
Indiana’s death toll from COVID-19 increases by 61
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased from 1,576 on Sunday to 1,551 on Monday, their lowest number since Aug. 16.
High Alpha launches company that helps culinary artisans
Castiron has operated in stealth mode since late last year and already has hundreds of users of its beta program.
Indiana passes million-case mark for official COVID-19 infections
More than 235,000 Hoosiers have already gotten COVID-19 vaccine boosters, with a weekend increase of nearly 15,000.
WRTV losing longtime news director Cope-Walton to Florida stations
Terri Cope-Walton broke barriers in 2013, when she became the first Black television news director in Indianapolis history.
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 drop below 1,600
According to the state health department’s latest breakthrough statistics, nearly 500 people in Indiana have died of COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated.
KAR Global completes $450M purchase of California auction company
Escondido, California-based Carwave, founded in 2009, serves franchised and independent dealers in California and has been expanding into other states, including Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and Texas.
Citizens projects ‘small increase’ in winter heatings bills; CenterPoint sees much bigger hike
Citizens Energy Group said it would use various measure to keep prices down even though the market price for natural gas is about double the level of last fall.
Lebanon plans 95-acre development anchored by $25M sports facility
The massive hospitality and entertainment district is slated to be anchored by a $25 million multisport venue surrounded by apartments, hotels, medical office buildings, restaurants, stores, senior-living facilities and condos.