State reports 2,855 more COVID-19 cases, 67 new deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 fell from 1,446 on Thursday to 1,399 on Friday, the lowest number since Oct. 18.
Latest News
Articles
Project to place overdose antidote kits in every Indiana county
Overdose Lifeline intends to purchase and place 215 NaloxBox units across the state. The $58,000 cost of the NaloxBox units and shipping will be paid for through a federal grant to the state.
Susan Bayh, former Indiana first lady, dies after long battle with brain cancer
Married to former Indiana governor and U.S. senator Evan Bayh, Susan was the 46th first lady of Indiana and the youngest in 150 years, assuming the role in 1989 when only 29 years old. She enjoyed a distinguished legal career and served on the boards of several major companies in biotechnology, telecommunications and health care.
AP analysis: Federal executions in Indiana likely a COVID superspreader
Employees at the Terre Haute prison complex where the 13 executions were carried out over six months had contact with inmates and other people infected with the coronavirus, but were able to refuse testing and declined to participate in contact tracing efforts.
Experts worry Super Bowl could trigger coronavirus explosion
On a weekend usually defined by packed gatherings in bars and living rooms, with fans screaming at televisions and sharing spreads of finger foods, health authorities are urging smaller, quieter celebrations.
San Antonio area gets entire NCAA women’s basketball tourney
The move Friday was made to help mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and matches that of the men’s tournament, which the NCAA said last month will be played in the Indianapolis area.
Super Bowl ad roster features at least 20 newcomers, old favorites
Among them: Amazon shows off a sexy new body for its Alexa assistant, Dan Levy apologizes for eating M&M’s and Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade makes a downpour of lemons a metaphor for 2020’s troubles.
Tax-form mailings help reveal extent of U.S. unemployment fraud
Simple tax forms being mailed to people who never collected unemployment benefits are revealing their identities were likely stolen months ago and used to claim bogus benefits that have totaled billions of dollars across the country.
IMPD ‘excited’ about role in March Madness
Deputy Chief Joshua Barker says the challenge requires lots of planning and coordination—with the NCAA, the Indiana Sports Corp., local businesses, and even other police departments throughout the region.
Hope at Lilly after years of Alzheimer’s failures
Lilly has spent three decades and more than $3 billion trying to find a way to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Its latest drug, donanemab, finally shows real promise.
Auto dealer financing firm in Carmel gets fast start
A veteran of a specialty auto-industry sector called floor-plan financing has launched a lending company that promises independent car dealers funding wherever they buy vehicles.
Lilly Endowment pledges $905,000 for downtown’s NCAA beautification effort
The Indiana Sports Corp. on Friday said it has received the grant to support ongoing beautification and programming efforts in downtown Indianapolis leading up to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in March.
New restaurant, Block Bistro and Grill, opening downtown
Local restaurateur Terry Anthony said his goal is lure people back downtown and attract repeat customers. The Block opens Sunday in the historic Block Building.
Indiana reports another 1,529 COVID-19 cases, 49 deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 fell from 1,541 on Wednesday to 1,446 on Thursday, the lowest number since Oct. 20.
Biden, House Democrats put $1.9T relief plan on fast track
The Senate early Friday approved a measure that would let Democrats muscle the relief plan through the chamber without Republican support. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.
Meteorologist Ollis leaving early mornings after 36 years, but staying with WISH-TV
As he winds toward retirement, meteorologist Randy Ollis won’t be delivering a weather forecast first thing every morning like he has done on WISH-TV Channel 8 since 1984.
U.S. employers add just 49K jobs as unemployment falls to 6.3%
The January figures from the Labor Department reflect a faltering job market, slowed by a pandemic that is still causing consumers to avoid traveling, shopping, dining out, attending entertainment venues and engaging in other forms of face-to-face contact.
Senate committee approves bill to take away zoning control from Indianapolis
Senate Bill 392, authored by Republican Sen. Mike Young of Indianapolis, would give each township in Marion County—except for Center Township—its own board of zoning appeals. Speedway, Lawrence, Beech Grove and Southport would also have zoning boards.
Whitestown unveils plans for $135M junkyard redevelopment project
Milhaus and Homefield are partnering to redevelop roughly 100 acres with a fieldhouse, water park, hotel, apartments, offices, commercial space and more. Whitestown officials might consider a new food and beverage tax to help fund the massive project.
City, groups launch beautification effort to prepare for March Madness
Local officials are scheduling neighborhood cleanups, public art initiatives and a slew of other efforts to help the city put its best foot forward when March Madness takes over downtown next month.