UPDATE: St. Elmo reopens as officials say no customers were at risk of COVID exposure
On Monday, St. Elmo reported a COVID-related death to the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Indiana reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 762 cases
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased from 693 on Saturday to 704 on Sunday.
IBJ Podcast: Indiana’s vaccine rollout has been smooth—but not as fast as many states
IBJ health care reporter John Russell dives into the numbers with host Mason King, and they explore how soon herd immunity might stop the pandemic.
Indiana reports no new COVID-19 deaths in its daily update
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday reported zero new deaths from COVID-19 in its daily report for the first time since mid-March 2020, in the opening week of the pandemic in Indiana.
State’s daily COVID-19 count rises by 1,159, deaths by 5
The state said more than 1.22 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Saturday. More than 1.75 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
COVID-19 cases top 1,000 in Indiana for third straight day
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 677 on Wednesday to 697 on Thursday.
Indiana reports highest daily case count since March 6
The state said more than 1.16 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Thursday. More than 1.69 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Indianapolis businessman pleads guilty in $11M Ponzi-style investment scheme
Federal investigators say George S. Blankenbaker Jr. and three of his companies raised more than $11 million from at least 109 investors in a fraudulent scheme he operated from 2016 to 2019.
Amid rising cases, Indiana reports just one new COVID-19 death
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday reported 1,127 new cases of COVID-19, the second time cases have topped 1,000 in five days.
Kentucky brewpub operator taking over downtown Ram Restaurant space
A small-but-growing brewpub chain based in Louisville plans to take over the former Ram Restaurant & Brewery location in downtown Indianapolis, making its first foray outside Kentucky.
LISC Indianapolis, Anthem Foundation launch $2.45M food-access effort
The Anthem Foundation and LISC Indianapolis on Tuesday announced a major initiative to provide more equitable food access, starting with one Indianapolis neighborhood.
State reports another 730 COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 617 on Saturday to 655 on Sunday.
Indiana opens up COVID-19 vaccinations to those 30 and older
The announcement comes two days before Indiana opens vaccination sign-ups to Hoosiers 16 and older.
Thad Matta named IU’s associate athletic director for men’s basketball, reports say
Matta, former Butler University coach and the winningest coach in Ohio State University basketball history, had been mentioned as a candidate for IU’s open basketball coaching position, but that has been filled by Mike Woodson, according to media reports.
Indiana University to name Mike Woodson head basketball coach, reports say
Woodson, assistant coach for the New York Knicks, played for the Hoosiers under Coach Bob Knight from 1976-1980.
Indiana COVID-19 case count rises by 955, deaths by 12
The state said more than 1.08 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday. More than 1.6 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Indiana reports 993 new COVID-19 cases, nine more deaths
After rapidly dropping in January and February, daily case counts have risen slightly in March. The seven-day moving average of positive cases was 857 on Friday, up from 818 on March 1.
COVID-19 cases in Indiana exceed 1,000 for first time in 20 days
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased from 627 0n Wednesday to 637 on Thursday. The high mark was 3,460, set on Nov. 30.
Indiana unemployment rate closing in on pre-pandemic level
The state’s unemployment rate has been doggedly retracing its steps over the last year from its latest spike, falling from 16.9% in April to 4% in February.
Miley Cyrus to perform at Final Four
Cyrus will be featured in a special “Tribute to Frontline Heroes” performance between the first and second semifinal games on Saturday, April 3, organizers announced Friday.