State reports smaller increase in COVID-19 cases amid reduced testing
The Indiana State Department of Health said Monday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 1,976, up from 1,967 the previous day—an increase of nine.
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Dozens of downtown stores boarded up; workers begin cleaning graffiti from weekend protests
On what would likely be a day of people returning to work, downtown streets were eerily quiet, aside from a few dozen people milling around, taking pictures of the boarded-up stores.
Hogsett extends Marion County curfew for another night
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett implemented a curfew after a weekend of violent protests, riots and vandalism that led to two deaths, dozens of arrests and damage to at least 30 downtown businesses.
Eli Lilly begins human testing on potential COVID-19 treatment
Dr. Daniel Skovronsky, chief scientific officer and president of Lilly Research Laboratories, said Lilly has already started “large-scale manufacturing” of the potential treatment.
Three downtown shop owners say they are not giving up
The owners of Centos Shoes, Red’s Classic Barber Shop and J. Benzal Menswear talked to IBJ about the damage their companies suffered after a violent weekend downtown and how they plan to move forward.
IBJ PODCAST: Quiet not-for-profit powers big innovations in energy, transportation
Energy Systems Network prefers to work in the background while pushing forward initiatives like IndyGo’s bus rapid transit program, the Blue Indy electric car-sharing service and autonomous IndyCar-style racing.
Video: A moment of music among the mess
On Sunday morning—just hours after a protest devolved into violence and vandalism in and around Monument Circle—ISO musician Roger Roe came downtown to play his English horn.
U.S. grocery prices experience historic jump, likely to stay high
Overall, the cost of food bought to eat at home skyrocketed by the most in 46 years, and analysts caution that meat prices in particular could remain high.
Infected workers, parts shortages slow auto factory restarts
For some automakers, full production has been delayed, or it’s been herky-herky, with production lines stopping and starting due to infected workers or parts shortages.
Riots force big retailers, other businesses to close, make adjustments
Target, CVS, Apple and Walmart all said Sunday that they had temporarily closed or limited hours at some locations for safety reasons, while Amazon said it has adjusted some routes and suspended some deliveries.
Top conferences ask Congress for athlete compensation law
Conference commissioners encouraged federal lawmakers to not wait for the NCAA process to play out before passing a national law that would set parameters for college athletes to be compensated for use of their names, images and likenesses.
Tight congressional races top Indiana’s delayed primary
The final votes will soon be cast for Indiana’s primary election after it was upended by the coronavirus outbreak amid aggressive campaigns for two congressional seats where incumbents are retiring.
More GOP women seeking office, but winning still in question
Some Republicans fear that failing to elect more women will hurt the party as female voters increasingly support Democrats. That shift, particularly in suburban areas, helped Democrats pick up enough seats to win control of the House in 2018.
Tony Mason: Why a riot ‘is the language of the unheard’
What we are experiencing in our city, and cities across our country, is the language of pain when people’s spirits are broken and they move beyond hopelessness to outrage.
Nate Feltman: Crimes against innocent people, property cannot be tolerated
We all were taught early that two wrongs don’t make a right. What has happened to our city is inexcusable.
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.
Hogsett imposes curfew beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday
“These actions are necessary but they break my heart,” said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. However, he said he didn’t see a need to deploy the National Guard in the city.
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.
Daylight reveals widespread destruction downtown
When the turmoil finally subsided, three people had been shot, with one dead, first-floor glass had been knocked out of dozens of buildings and angry graffiti messages were sprayed across the Mile Square.
Indiana’s Holcomb mum as other governors call up National Guard
The governors of at least 12 states have called up National Guard troops to help quell the protests that have ravaged many major American cities.