Governor says National Guard available to cities if requested; Guard will protect state properties
Mayor Joe Hogsett said on Sunday he did not think it would be necessary to use the Indiana National Guard to help protect downtown.
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Indiana reports another nine virus deaths, 363 more cases
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday said 13.2% of those tested so far have been positive for COVID-19.
Indiana reports increase in COVID-19 cases as testing hits daily high
The Indiana State Department of Health said Saturday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 1,958, up from 1,946 the previous day—an increase of 12.
State reports another 490 COVID-19 cases, 39 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Friday said 248,713 people have been tested so far, up from 242,287 in Thursday’s report—an increase of 6,426.
Trump says $77.5M in federal funds earmarked for ‘game-changing’ local transit project
That amount would pay for half of the proposed IndyGo Purple Line project, a 15.2-mile route from Indianapolis to Lawrence with an estimated budget of $155 million.
BBQ joint, Books & Brews site join long list of area restaurants to call it quits during pandemic
While numerous Indianapolis-area restaurants are looking forward to reopening their dining rooms this week, many others are no longer around to get the chance.
Indiana’s COVID-19 case total rises by 359, deaths by 21
The Indiana State Department of Health said Wednesday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 1,871, up from 1,850 the previous day.
Marion County to ease more pandemic restrictions starting Friday
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Wednesday said he will begin easing more of Marion County’s pandemic-related restrictions starting Friday, but most of the changes won’t take place until Monday.
Union Jack owners preparing to open downtown Westfield restaurant and pub
Union Jack Westfield will be similar to—but slightly smaller than—the flagship operation at 924 Broad Ripple Ave.
KAR raises $550M to help it emerge from pandemic shutdown
KAR Auction shares rose more than 9% Tuesday morning after the company announced the investment by London-based Apax Partners, a global private equity advisory firm, with participation by New York City-based Periphas Capital L.P.
Wabash College promotes dean to president’s post
Scott Feller will become Wabash’s 17th president since the Crawfordsville-based men’s college was founded in 1832.
IBJ Podcast: ‘When can we be with Grandma and Grandpa?’ and other COVID questions families are asking
Two public health experts field questions vexing families with children, including topics such as grandparents, youth sports, preschools, masks, eating out and taking safe vacations.
State’s daily update reports decline in COVID-19 cases, deaths
Daily testing for COVID-19 in Indiana has topped 5,000 tests for 12 straight days and in 18 of the last 21 days.
Indiana reports another 492 COVID-19 cases, 21 more deaths
Marion County on Saturday reported 9,040 cumulative cases—up from 8,928 the previous day, an increase of 112 cases.
Michigan governor extends stay-at-home order through June 12
Michigan—with one of the country’s most expansive lockdowns—had 22.7% unemployment in April, which the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday was second highest behind only Nevada.
Indiana’s official COVID-19 case count passes 30,000
Health officials say Indiana has far more coronavirus cases—probably tens of thousands more—than those indicated by the number of official tests.
State to cut spending 15%, sideline several projects to deal with budget shortfalls
Gov. Eric Holcomb said the budget agency is estimating that Indiana could take in $3 billion less than expected during the last two months of fiscal year 2020—which ends June 30—and fiscal year 2021.
State unemployment rate soared to 16.9% in April amid coronavirus crisis
The staggering increase in Indiana’s jobless rate—which now is higher than the national rate—was due primarily to the loss of 380,500 workers in the private sector over the previous month.
State reports rise in COVID-19 cases as testing hits another high mark
The state on Thursday said 202,995 people have been tested for the virus so far, up from 195,738 in Wednesday’s report—an increase of 7,257. That’s the first time daily testing has exceeded 7,000.
Massive $55M logistics project in works in Johnson County
The Whiteland Town Council has scheduled a special meeting to consider a tax abatement related to the proposed development of 997,000-square-foot logistics building on 121 acres near Interstate 65.