Carmel to force controversial tavern on Monon Trail to close by 2 p.m. daily
The move comes after months of complaints about noise and public indecency at and around the tavern, which is located in the former Bub’s Cafe near a residential area.
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COVID-19 aid in balance as Congress buys time for talks
Lawmakers are struggling to figure out how to deliver long-delayed pandemic relief, including additional help for hard-hit businesses, further unemployment benefits, funding to distribute COVID-19 vaccines and funding demanded by Democrats for state and local governments.
INDOT awards $101M in local road funding grants
The funding is part of the Community Crossings grant program, which provides matching state dollars for local road and bridge construction projects. Interstate or state highway projects are not eligible for funding.
Longtime Carmel-based Allegion executive shifting to new role
Allegion executive Tim Eckersley, who has led the company’s Americas division since 2013, will shift to lead the company’s operations in other parts of the world.
Indiana reports another 124 COVID-19 deaths, 5,457 cases
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 3,214 on Sunday to 3,250 on Monday, the second straight day of increases after five days of declines.
Another judge blocks Trump’s TikTok ban; app still in limbo
The Trump administration has alleged that TikTok is a security threat because the Chinese government could spy on app users’ personal data.
U.S. productivity increased at 4.6% rate in third quarter
Economists cautioned that the swings in productivity this year have been unusually large and are distorting the underlying trend in productivity.
Studies suggest AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safe, effective
New results on a possible COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford University and AstraZeneca suggest it is safe and about 70% effective, but questions remain about how well it may help protect those over 55.
U.S. regulators post positive review of Pfizer vaccine data
The positive review from the Food and Drug Administration sets the stage for a decision allowing the vaccine’s initial use in the United States within days.
Major downtown office users reevaluating space needs, but pandemic’s impact still hard to gauge
Big tenants such as Rolls-Royce and Salesforce say they’re reevaluating their space needs as most of their local employees work remotely. Real estate experts say they’re unlikely to make decisions until after the pandemic subsides.
Venture studio High Alpha launches ninth company this year
High Alpha’s latest portfolio company, Trava, makes and markets an automated risk-management and cyber-insurance software platform designed for small- and mid-sized businesses.
Carmel council OKs public urination, defecation fines after complaints over new bar
The Carmel City Council’s action on Monday preceded a potential new noise ordinance and rezoning of The GOAT’s property that might further address the issues.
Pfizer tells U.S. officials it cannot supply additional vaccine until late June or July
Trump administration officials denied that there would be availability issues in the second quarter, citing other vaccines in the pipeline, but others said problems are possible.
Virus relief talks drag on liability as Congress preps stopgap aid
Disagreements flared Monday over one key provision of a federal pandemic relief package—a proposed liability shield from COVID-19-related lawsuits for businesses, schools and organizations that reopen.
Michigan governor extends state’s partial shutdown by 12 days
In-person instruction at high schools and colleges, dine-in eating at restaurants and organized sports will continue to be prohibited, including the completion of fall high school sports tournaments. Entertainment venues such as movie theaters and bowling alleys will remain closed.
Speedway historian Davidson taking final lap
Donald Davidson, a native Brit whose encyclopaedic knowledge of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis 500 earned him the distinction of the track’s preeminent historian, plans to retire at the end of the year.
Restaurant closings top 110,000 with industry in ‘free fall’
The nationwide tally—representing one in six U.S. eateries—is among the findings of a survey released Monday by the National Restaurant Association.
FCC announces billions of dollars to provide rural areas with broadband access
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called the awards the “single largest step ever taken to bridge the digital divide.”
Ex-magistrate banned from judicial service after meth case
Indiana’s high court has permanently banned a former Hamilton County magistrate from holding judicial office following his guilty plea in a drug possession case where he bit an officer’s hand after buying methamphetamine.
NCAA stands firm on findings against Louisville in response
The Indianapolis-based NCAA is standing by its charges of rules violations by the University of Louisville, including holding the school responsible for the conduct of sportswear supplier Adidas.