Community Health says income fell 48% in first nine months of year, citing pandemic
But virtual appointments with physicians soared from 1,121 visits in the first nine months of 2019 to 327,432 in the same period this year, an increase of 29,000%
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Retailers battening down stores across U.S., worried about Election Day violence
After being caught off guard during nationwide social unrest this summer and suffering millions in damages, retailers have spent months prepping for another possible bout of vandalism on Election Day.
Myers launches TV ad for final days of gubernatorial campaign
Democratic candidate Woody Myers will debut his campaign’s first TV ad on Friday after struggling to raise funds throughout the election season.
Election officials approve use of Lucas Oil Stadium for early voting this weekend
The decision comes after voter complaints of lines at early-voting centers that were several hours long.
COVID-19 explodes in Elkhart County while pandemic becomes political
Local officials say state and federal authorities in recent weeks have showed little interest in helping them push for the tougher measures needed to control the pandemic.
Top political analyst changes outlook for 5th District race to ’tilt Democrat’
Inside Elections made the rating change this week for the tight race between Republican state Sen. Victoria Spartz and former Democratic state lawmaker Christina Hale. Money has been pouring into the race, with nearly $12 million spent on TV advertising alone.
Purdue researchers say cooling paint could someday replace AC, slow global warming
The research found that heat pulled from a room can be sent into outer space, potentially negating some of the devastating effects of global warming.
Walmart removes guns and ammunition displays, citing concerns of ‘civil unrest’
Gun sales have long been a hot-button issue for the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer. Walmart stopped selling handguns and certain types of ammunition last September, after shootings at company stores left at least 24 people dead.
IPS superintendent calls out public policy decisions neglecting Blacks, Latinos
Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Aleesia Johnson on Wednesday pushed new initiatives to promote equity and called out Indiana decision-makers for asking district officials to accept scarcity and to “do more with less.”
Avalanche of fraud buried small-business relief program
For a few months this year, a U.S. government aid program meant for struggling small-business owners was handing out $10,000 to just about anyone who asked.
States say they lack federal funds to distribute coronavirus vaccines
State health officials are expressing frustration about a lack of federal financial support as they face orders to prepare to receive and distribute the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine by Nov. 15, even though one is not likely to be approved until later this year.
Retail center owner Kite reports 92% rent collection for third quarter
The Indianapolis-based real estate investment trust reported $65.1 million in revenue for its third quarter—an uptick of about $2 million from the previous quarter, but a drastic drop from the $75 million earned during the same period in 2019.
IU Health net income falls 63% in first nine months of year in wake of COVID-19
Thestates’ largest hospital system saw decreases in admissions, surgical cases, ER visits and inpatient days; overall, patient service revenue fell about 2.5% during the nine-month period.
Indianapolis Power & Light names new CEO, its fifth since 2015
Kristina Lund takes over as the utility is embarking on an ambitious plan to upgrade its grid, with $1.2 billion in investments designed to prevent outages and other service interruptions.
Indy-area foundation unveils strategy for dismantling systemic racism
The Central Indiana Community Foundation, which controls more than $800 million in charitable assets and helps direct the gifts from wealthy donors, laid out plans Wednesday for helping make the Indianapolis and Hamilton County more equitable for all residents.
UPDATE: Hogsett wants more collaboration with doughnut counties in COVID fight
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said Thursday morning that because COVID-19 doesn’t recognize county boundaries, he’s calling on health officials in metropolitan Indianapolis to coordinate on policies and best practices.
COVID-19 busts barriers in Indiana, with 3,649 cases in one day, 4,024 total deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday reported a new record of 3,649 new COVID-19 cases, the first time the daily count has been above 3,000. The total number of deaths surged past 4,000, and the seven-day moving average for cases reached an all-time high of 2,511.
Local cybersecurity company acquired by New York firm, plans national expansion
Pondurance has been a tempting target in the quickly consolidating cybersecurity space, generating seven-figure profit annually while remaining focused on Indiana-based clients.
Nonpartisan group condemns use of its candidate information in House Speaker Todd Huston ad
Iowa-based Vote Smart issued a statement Wednesday that said Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston is airing an ad that attacks his opponent, Democrat Aimee Rivera Cole, “with information he knows to be false.”
Allison Transmission’s sales, profit improve from previous quarter’s plunge
Although its financial performance hasn’t yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels, the Indianapolis-based manufacturer’s third-quarter financial results exceeded analysts’ expectations.