Evangelical group buys former Howe Military Academy campus
The New York-based World Olivet Assembly announced it would use the 63-acre campus as educational facilities. Former property owner Howe Military Academy closed last year after 135 years.
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NFL teams could cover seating around field with ads to make up lost revenue
The NFL and its franchises are discussing a plan by which rows of seating closest to the field in stadiums this season could be covered and used to display the logos of sponsors and messaging for league and team initiatives.
School police more than twice as likely to arrest Black students in Indiana
More than a quarter of the 1,217 arrests in Indiana schools in 2018-19 were of Black students, even though they made up only 14% of the state’s student population.
Holcomb announces $25M pandemic rental assistance program
The $25 million program, funded through federal aid the state received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, will provide assistance of $500 per month for up to four months. The state expects the program to help about 12,000 households.
Stocks slide on Wall Street as U.S. coronavirus cases surge
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Wednesday as new coronavirus cases in the United States climbed to the highest level in two months, dimming investors’ hopes for a relatively quick economic turnaround.
Pacers’ Brogdon in quarantine after positive test for virus
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon wasn’t healthy before the season was suspended, sitting out with a leg and hip muscle injury. But the stoppage has allowed him to recover.
Bayer to pay up to $10.9 billion to settle Roundup cases
The pharmaceutical company said the Roundup settlement would “bring closure to approximately 75%” of the current 125,000 claims against subsidiary Monsanto.
Judge orders Lawson to produce documents on voting-machine security
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson has argued that she shouldn’t have to turn over records about machine security because they could jeopardize cyberterrorism security. A judge wants to see for herself.
GNC files bankruptcy, plans to close up to 1,200 stores
The health and wellness company’s Chapter 11 petition filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court allows the retailer to keep operating while it pursues a dual-track process to restructure its balance sheet in a standalone plan or complete a sale
Noblesville game shop set to open store on Mass Ave in July
It will be the second location for Moonshot Games, which opened its Noblesville location in 2018. The company says business is booming despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
State’s official count of COVID-19 cases surpasses 43,000
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday reported nine new deaths due to the coronavirus.
Prosecutor says victims deserve ex-quarterback’s concussion funds
Former Colts quarterback Art Schlichter has received nearly $700,000 from a national settlement with the NFL over concussions. A prosecutor says that money should go to Schlichter’s many fraud victims.
Arts Council launches $10M restart fund for local arts not-for-profits
The Indy Arts & Culture Restart & Resilience Fund, underwritten by Lilly Endowment Inc., will provide eligible entities with one-time grants ranging from $5,000 to $500,000.
Carmel-based Round Room moving headquarters to former Roche building in Fishers
Round Room, a holding company for wireless retailers, plans to relocate from Carmel to Fishers by early next year. The move to the 190,000-square-foot building will give the company room to grow.
Indianapolis school districts to open on scheduled start dates
School districts across Indianapolis will reopen for the upcoming academic year with in-person instruction and offer virtual instruction for students who are uncomfortable or unable to return to classrooms, according to a letter shared by districts Wednesday.
Virus pummels commercial real estate, could end long boom
Office tenants are considering renting less space as more employees work from home, and the trend toward online shopping is accelerating, which could cut already weak demand for retail space in downtown areas and malls.
U.S. virus cases surge to highest level in 2 months
Several states on Tuesday set single-day records, including Arizona, California, Mississippi, Nevada and Texas.
Congress stalls on policing overhaul agreement, despite public outcry
Among several things being considered in Washington will be legislation introduced by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., who wants to limit the immunity protections for officers in lawsuits.
Segway, popular with police but not the public, hits brakes
Segway, which boldly claimed its two-wheeled personal transporter would revolutionize the way people get around, is ending production of its namesake vehicle.
FBI names Keenan special agent in charge for Indianapolis
Paul Keenan formerly led the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime, which is comprised of five Behavioral Analysis Units, popularized on the CBS drama “Criminal Minds.”