Footlite Musicals launches $30K campaign to maintain theater while stage is dark
The all-volunteer group says it needs $30,000 to cover expenses before it’s back up and running in September, when it will stage the ABBA jukebox musical “Mamma Mia!”
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IBJ, staff win 12 awards in SPJ contest, including first place honors for AI coverage
The Indiana Lawyer, which is also published by IBJ Media, won six awards, including first place honors in six categories.
MHG Hotels sues insurer for claim denial as pandemic-related losses climb
A local hotelier expects to lose more than $20 million from declines in travel tied to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a lawsuit filed against its insurer earlier this month.
Downtown steakhouse joins list of restaurants permanently closing
The Facebook page for the upscale restaurant lists the location as “permanently closed.” It has been removed from the company’s online list of restaurants, and its local phone number no longer works.
Indiana reports another 477 COVID-19 cases as testing hits new high
The Indiana State Department of Health said Monday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 1,621, up from 1,607 the previous day—an increase of 14.
Moderna virus vaccine showing encouraging early results
The data released Monday by Moderna is positive, but represents only a first step in a long process to bring a vaccine to market.
Hospitals, health care sector reel from COVID-19 damage
Health care provided the biggest drag on the U.S. economy in the first quarter. Spending on care fell at an annual rate of 18%, the largest drop for that sector among records going back to 1959.
Italian steel firm to build $15M North American HQ in Indiana, hire 100
INOX Market Service announced Monday that it expects to open the 139,800-square-foot facility in Delaware County in the spring of 2021.
IBJ Podcast: Holcomb campaign faces peril of managing COVID crisis in public spotlight
On one hand, Holcomb has the opportunity to show voters how he can handle a dire crisis. On the other hand, if he miscalculates how quickly the state should reopen, it’ll be in front of millions of voters with a deep, vested interest.
As families head back to work, a $15M fund aims to make child care safer
The state had encouraged daycares to stay open through the spring shutdown. Still, about one-third of providers across Indiana temporarily closed.
Reports show nursing-home chain violated patient care, infection control standards
Over the past six weeks, as the nationwide death toll among the elderly soared, government inspectors discovered breakdowns in infection control and prevention in at least 10 Life Care nursing homes that underwent COVID-19 emergency inspections.
Federal Reserve chief: Recovery might begin by summer, will likely be slow
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested that a full recovery won’t likely be possible before the arrival of a vaccine for COVID-19.
Indiana reports 498 new COVID-19 cases, fewest new deaths since April 20
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 27,778.
Kroger announces new bonuses after cutting hazard pay to workers
Just days after announcing it would end hazard “hero” pay to front-line workers, Kroger says it will give them extra “thank you” bonuses.
Vectren seeking to pay customers less for excess solar power
A utility that serves about 145,000 customers in Indiana wants approval to significantly reduce financial credits given to people who send excess solar-generated electricity into the power grid.
Indiana reports 625 more COVID-19 cases, 46 additional deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday reported that 171,358 people have been tested so far, up from 165,448 in Friday’s report—an increase of 5,910.
J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy, plans to close some stores
The 118-year-old retailer was struggling long before the public health crisis forced it to temporarily shutter all of its stores.
Grand Park set to reopen, launches study to gather feedback
The Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield has a preliminary plan to begin reopening on May 24, but it wants to make sure the public is OK with the steps it is taking to reactivate youth sports.
Election results could be delayed as many more Hoosiers vote by mail
Processing a large number of absentee ballots coupled with the need to follow other coronavirus prevention measures may mean some counties won’t see results election night, Lawson said.
Ravaged Indy hotels in danger of delinquencies, defaults
Experts say hotels of all sizes are under tremendous stress as revenue for many falls below the levels needed for debt payments.