U.S. manufacturing growth slows for third straight month
The latest numbers suggest the recent wave of infections due to the omicron variant may have hampered plant operations.
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Tesla recall: ‘Full self-driving’ software runs stop signs
The recall of nearly 54,000 cars and SUVs shows that Tesla programmed its vehicles to violate the law in most states, where police will ticket drivers for disregarding stop signs.
Biden begins crackdown on power plant pollution
The White House is aiming to shift the nation’s electricity supply to cleaner energy in the face of congressional resistance and a Supreme Court that could limit the federal government’s ability to tighten public health standards.
U.S. job openings rose in December amid worker shortages
About 4.3 million people quit their jobs in December, down from a record of 4.5 million in November. Still, far more Americans are leaving their jobs than before the pandemic.
Vast portfolio of Indy-area commercial buildings sells for $98M
A pair of Southern California firms bought the properties—which total just over 1.1 million square feet—in a deal with Indianapolis-based Mann Properties LP that quietly closed in late 2021.
Longtime Hoosiers PA announcer Chuck Crabb retires at 71
Crabb and his booming, baritone voice became a fixture at football and men’s basketball games after replacing Bert Laws in 1977.
Indiana House backs bill tightening mail-in voting rules
The Republican-backed proposal would require voters who request mail-in ballots to swear under possible penalty of perjury that they won’t be able to vote in person at any time before Election Day.
Trump suggests Pence should have ‘overturned’ the election on Jan. 6
Trump has expressed frustration before that Pence did not use his role to try to reject the electoral votes of several states that Joe Biden won. But the language in Sunday’s statement was among Trump’s most explicit in publicly stating his desire.
U.S. stocks end January on a high note, but still chalk up worst month since March 2020
The S&P 500 index advanced 1.9%, reclaiming some of its January losses but still closing down nearly 5.9% in its worst monthly performance since March 2020. And the tech-heavy Nasdaq, still down 10% for January, climbed 3.4%, boosted by investors looking to buy the dip.
Purdue faces off against European chip maker over two patents
One of Europe’s largest chip makers wants a federal judge to order Purdue Research Foundation to turn over documents concerning two patents that are the focus of a different lawsuit.
IU-led research shows respiratory disease more common than thought
Data analysis by a team of medical professionals across the country indicates primary ciliary dyskinesia, or PCD, is twice as common as previous estimates, occurring in one of about every 7,500 people.
Six new tenants set for Garage Food Hall with Cubans, empanadas, juices and more
Three of the upcoming dining options are owned by restaurateurs who already have locations in The Garage, part of the $300 million Bottleworks development on Mass Ave.
As demand to snag remote workers rises, Indy-based MakeMyMove fetches $2.6M
MakeMyMove, which launched about a year ago, will use the investment to scale up and hire several new employees, particularly in the areas of engineering, product development and sales.
Guidebook aims to help communities tap $1T in infrastructure funds
The book from the Biden administration is meant to level the playing field by making it easier for smaller cities, tribal leaders, not-for-profits and faith-based groups to compete for money that usually only lobbyists know how to access.
Progress Rail in Muncie to build battery-powered locomotives
Progress Rail, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., says the locomotives use no fuel and emit zero exhaust emissions.
IPS considers new charter partner to run struggling west-side school
School 42, a small K-6 school, has faced years of declining achievement that ultimately led IPS to decline to renew a contract with Ignite, its current operator.
Carmel-based tech firm Lumavate scores $6M investment
This is the sixth round of funding Lumavate has announced since its founding in 2015. The company offers a no-code platform that clients can use to create smartphone apps.
IBJ Podcast: Columnist Mickey Kim on surviving a volatile stock market
“When things get rocky, we want to protect ourselves,” Kim tells host Mason King. “We are thinking: Don’t just sit there, do something. And I will tell you: Doing something is the wrong thing to do.”
Rents are up 14% nationwide, forcing millions to find another place to live
In Indianapolis, rents increased 9% last year, to $1,280 per month. But in some cities, rent jumped by more than 40%.
Dispute troubles Greenfield museum honoring Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley
Greenfield city officials argue that a local not-for-profit group can’t provide proof of ownership for much of the collection of writings, furniture, paintings and other items stored at the James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home and Museum.