Franklin College receives $1.8M gift of real estate
The college intends to use the 29 acres for a biological field station focusing on botany and field ecology studies.
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Indiana limits COVID rapid-test availability at state, local testing sites
The Indiana Department of Health on Tuesday said it was putting restrictions on the availability of rapid tests for COVID-19 at state and local health department testing sites “due to high demand and a national shortage of rapid test kits.”
Delta adds 3 one-time, nonstop flights to Indy for college football title game
Indianapolis International Airport officials announced Monday that the airline would offer service to Indianapolis from Savannah, Georgia, and Birmingham and Huntsville, Alabama.
Home of late philanthropist, businesswoman Christel DeHaan on market for $14M
The listing provides a rare glimpse at an Indianapolis estate that sits behind stucco walls topped with terracotta tiles at 4501 N. Michigan Ave.
Statewide hospitalizations from COVID-19 continue to climb
The Indiana State Department of Health said 3,164 people were hospitalized due to the virus as of Sunday, the highest mark since Dec. 15, 2020. That’s up 31% over the past month.
Good’s Candy Shop to reopen under new ownership
Louie Keen, owner of acquirer Uranus Fudge Factory and General Store, said last week the store will reopen soon, with a soft opening planned for Feb. 1 and grand opening set for April 1.
2021 Year in Review: Republic Airways to move HQ, training facilities
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. announced Sept. 21 that it will move its corporate headquarters to Carmel and consolidate its training programs there as part of a mixed-use development project.
Judge allows WISH-TV’s discrimination suit against AT&T to move forward
A federal judge has ruled that a racial discrimination lawsuit filed against AT&T by Circle City Broadcasting, which owns WISH-TV Channel 8 and WNDY-TV Channel 23, may move forward as the two companies battle over retransmission fees.
Indiana reports new all-time high for COVID-19 cases
Indiana on Thursday reported 48 more deaths from COVID-19, coming on top of 58 deaths the previous day and 170 in Tuesday’s report.
Indiana COVID-19 cases hit highest level in more than a year
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday reported 3,061 hospitalizations due to COVID-19, the highest number since Dec. 12, 2020.
CEO LaMothe set to step down at Elevate Ventures
During Chris LaMothe’s tenure, Elevate Ventures has grown to 16 funds with $150 million in assets under management and has invested nearly $125 million in about 450 startups
Indiana reports surge in COVID cases, 170 more deaths
The state reported 3,058 hospitalizations on Monday, up from 2,982 the previous day. COVID patients occupy 38.7% of Indiana’s intensive care unit beds.
Existing-home sales rebound in central Indiana
Sales of single-family homes were back on the rise in the area in November, ending a two-month streak of declining purchases despite rising prices and tight inventories.
Construction to close College Avenue in Broad Ripple for 2 months
The one-block stretch of College Avenue will be closed to traffic at 6 a.m. on Jan. 1 and isn’t expected to reopen until early March, weather permitting.
Statewide hospitalizations from COVID-19 rise to 2,982
COVID-19 patients occupy 38.2% of Indiana’s intensive care unit beds, according to the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
COVID surge leads to contingency plans for football championship game in Indy
If a new surge of COVID-19 ends up spreading wildly through college football’s top teams, a contingency plan would allow a champion to be crowned without the championship game ever being played in Indianapolis on Jan. 10 as planned.
Indiana reports 118 more COVID-19 deaths
The state’s total death toll is nearing 18,000, with a recent average of 36 deaths per day. Hospitalizations have remained relatively steady—around 3,000 patients—over the last week.
Area homebuilders trying to keep up with strongest year since 2005
After a three-month streak of declining numbers, Indianapolis-area builders received a surge of interest from new-house buyers in November and are nearing a 16-year record.
John Thompson named chair of Indiana Chamber board
Thompson is the first African-American to lead the chamber board and is the CEO and chairman of four businesses, including Thompson Distribution and First Electric Supply.
Indiana identifies first case of omicron variant of COVID-19
Although confirmation of the high contagious strain was confirmed this weekend, the specimen was collected 10 days ago.