Indianapolis funeral firm joins University of Washington coronavirus protein project
Baker Lab had asked companies and people capable of processing data to join in on the massive project to find a vaccine while their computers are idle.
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State receives more than 200 complaints, issues 80 warnings to businesses violating stay-at-home order
During Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order requires most companies—including liquor stores—to either close or provide curbside service only. Groceries, gas stations, hospitals and other services deemed essential are exempted.
GREG MORRIS: Working from home is an acquired art
There are advantages to staying at home, but productivity isn’t necessarily one of them
INDY BEACONS: Dr. John Hurty, a leader in time of pandemic
Hurty helped guide both Indianapolis and the state through the devastating 1918 influenza pandemic.
ACLU of Indiana sues to stop panhandling law
The law, which the Indiana General Assembly passed in March and Gov. Eric Holcomb then signed, expands the definition of panhandling in a way that effectively bans begging for money throughout all of downtown Indianapolis.
With casinos closed, gambling revenue declines drastically in Indiana
Indiana took a major hit in expected gambling revenue during March, not only because of closed casinos, but because the cancellation of major sports events severely limited sports betting.
Wiped out of toilet paper? Here’s why
millions of people have been panicking about their household supply. Store shelves have been emptied. Amazon is often out of stock. And social media is bursting with jokes and pleas for a roll or two.
State justices deny ACLU petition to release inmates amid pandemic
The petition, filed March 30 by ACLU of Indiana legal director Ken Falk and attorneys Stevie Pactor and Gavin Rose, argued that individuals held in prisons and jails are highly vulnerable to outbreaks of contagious illnesses.
Federal Reserve rolls out $2.3T plan to buttress cities, businesses
The Fed said Thursday that it is activating a Main Street Business Lending Program authorized by the CARES Act, the largest economic relief package ever passed by Congress.
Scandinavian Designs furniture chain set to enter market
The California-based company has 38 stores in 10 states. Its planned Indianapolis location, at a former Toys “R” Us store near Castleton Square Mall, will be its first in the state.
Indiana reports slowdown in emerging COVID-19 cases for second straight day
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday morning said the death toll in the state has risen to 245, up from 203 reported the previous day.
Record 16.8 million have sought U.S. jobless aid since virus outbreak
In Indiana, 133,639 people filed unemployment claims in the week ended April 4, down from 139,174 the previous week, and way up from 75,522 the week before that.
County privacy policies on COVID-19 cases creating tensions over transparency
Counties say they fear HIPAA fines if they provide granular information on COVID-19 cases, but a journalism expert says the free flow of information is needed to help the public understand the level of threat.
Carryout just isn’t cutting it for many local restaurants
Some local restaurants trying to stay afloat without dine-in service report sales have plunged by two-thirds or more, raising questions about how much longer they’ll be able to survive.
After Indiana teachers fought for better pay, coronavirus could mean cutbacks instead
The most pressing education issue in Indiana has quickly shifted from increasing teacher salaries to mitigating how much progress students will lose with school buildings shut down through the end of the academic year.
Rural Indiana virus worry: ‘What more could I have done?’
Decatur County and two other counties in southeast Indiana have among the highest per-capita infection rates in the country, topping the Seattle area and some counties near hard-hit Detroit.
Nursing home residents account for 15% of Indiana’s COVID-19 deaths
The state health department laid out new orders Wednesday in an effort to protect elderly and confined Hoosiers from contracting the disease, Meanwhile, Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard is coordinating testing for nursing home residents in his city.
Marion County creating overflow morgue in case of COVID-19 surge
The morgue will support hospitals and long-term care facilities that could see a significant increase in deaths caused by COVID-19.
Flow of venture capital for Indiana tech firms slows dramatically
The drop in capital investments in the first quarter likely is an indication of investor caution in the face of the coronavirus crisis.
Asbury Automotive furloughs 215 employees at local car dealerships
Asbury, which has eight Indianapolis-area dealerships, said it’s furloughing 2,300 employees across its 10-state operating footprint due to a sharp drop-off in sales and service revenue.
