Indiana COVID-19 cases remain below 1,000 for 12th straight day
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 ticked up from 609 on Tuesday to 612 on Wednesday.
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Legislation to extend timeline for Indy Eleven stadium heads to governor
The Indiana House on Thursday voted 83-6 to approve Senate Bill 385, which adds two years to a 2019 bill that had called for a new special tax district—known as a professional sports development area, or PSDA—to be established in Marion County by mid-2022.
U.S. jobless claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
Despite the weekly increase, the four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
Restaurateur’s new pizza place irks owners of eatery he sold
Chamsine will open I Tre Mori next month The restaurant is similar enough to Passione, a restaurant he formerly owned, that the restaurant’s new owners feel betrayed.
Jobvite moves HQ from California to Indianapolis, plans to add 200 employees
The recruiting technology company, which entered the local market with a single-employee office in 2014, began growing its Indianapolis operations after acquiring Canvas Talent Inc. in early 2019.
From Ethiopia to Indy, Lucas Oil Stadium chef set for Madness
If you picture hotdogs and popcorn when you think about stadium food, meet Chef Shimelis Adem, who’s using local ingredients to create an Indiana-focused menu for NCAA games. On the list: Midwestern Madness Pork Chop Sandwich, Indiana Whiskey Sour Pork Wings and a Half-Pound Bracket Burger.
Joe Hogsett: Coordinated effort helps Indy pull off once-in-a-lifetime event
Along with a morale boost, the NCAA Tournament will serve as a major economic boost for our downtown businesses and outlying areas.
Pop-up shops hope to reap rewards from NCAA basketball fans
The pop-up shops include a few offering locally-made products, and others specializing in tournament-focused merchandise
Athletes in Indy endure lockdown with games, naps, trips to Victory Field
This is life at a basketball tournament being played in a pandemic. The unspoken message: If players came to Indianapolis hoping for fun and games, they are not in the right place—at least not until tip-off.
Butler University’s pitch to Tony Hinkle changed basketball history
Tony Hinkle left behind a chance to play for the 1921 and 1922 World Series baseball champions, a team that won four consecutive pennants. All he did at Butler instead was change the sport of basketball—forever.
Owner of Carmel’s Clay Terrace acknowledges possible bankruptcy filing
Washington Prime Group, a Simon Property Group spinoff that owns several other local shopping centers, barely missed defaulting on a $23.2 million interest payment this week before securing a forbearance agreement that ends on March 31.
Indiana could get more vaccine doses soon, allowing for wider eligibility
More vaccine could help Indiana overcome a comparative shortage of doses in recent weeks, which has slowed down efforts to immunize the state, even though more than 400 vaccine sites are open.
The $3B question: How will Indiana spend the next round of federal aid?
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration oversaw and directed the spending of the $2.4 billion CARES Act money Indiana received last year, but this time around, it seems more likely that state lawmakers will be involved in spending decisions.
IRS delays federal income tax filing due date until May 17
The IRS announced the decision Wednesday and said it would provide further guidance in the coming days. The move provides more breathing room for taxpayers and the IRS alike to cope with changes brought on by the pandemic.
Gen Con reschedules to September, plans ‘hybrid’ event
In a statement on Gen Con’s website, event organizers said they believe the calendar change is the “best approach both to meet the many challenges of the moment and to explore possibilities for the future.”
NCAA players push for compensation reform on eve of March Madness
Waiting in Indianapolis for the tournament to start, some college basketball stars on Wednesday tweeted #NotNCAAProperty as a reference to the ongoing fight to earn money for things like sponsorship deals, online endorsement and personal appearances.
NCAA teams hit by COVID-19 pauses take hope from antibodies
All those delays for COVID-19 cases that 27 of the 68 teams in the NCAA Tournament went through during the season could end up benefitting them now that they’ve arrived in Indianapolis.
Indiana attorney general defends governor’s mask order power
The defense of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s action comes even though Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita, who took office in January, previously called for curbing the governor’s authority.
Conexus Indiana’s top executive to depart in June
Mark Howell, 56, who joined Conexus in 2018, plans to focus on volunteer and philanthropic activities after leaving the Indianapolis-based not-for-profit, the organization said Wednesday.
Treasury: $242 billion in new relief payments already sent
The Treasury said the first batch of payments went to eligible taxpayers who provided direct-deposit information on their 2019 or 2020 tax returns.