Indiana reports 53 more COVID-19 deaths, rise in hospitalizations
The Indiana State Department of Health said 59.6% of Indiana residents 18 and older are now fully vaccinated.
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Anchor Donnelly leaving WISH-TV for job with local health care system
The departure of Brenna Donnelly follows several recent exits by on-air personalities at WISH-TV.
Indiana reports 47 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,440 new cases
More than 3.37 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Tuesday after a daily increase of almost 1,700.
Indianapolis man found guilty of securities fraud
A businessman who was accused of taking part in a Ponzi-like scheme that robbed numerous investors of their retirement savings was convicted of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud, federal authorities announced Monday.
IBJ Podcast: Indiana’s workforce leader talks unemployment, labor markets and minimum wage
Host Mason King talks with Fred Payne, commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, about what the state is doing to help more Hoosiers find jobs and more companies find workers.
Meatball specialty restaurant closes its Carmel location
The restaurant specializing in meatballs blamed the pandemic for “significantly decreased sales” at the location at 12505 Old Meridian St. that have not returned to pre-COVID levels.
Republic Airways to launch aircraft dispatch training program
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways announced plans Thursday to start what it says is the state’s first aircraft dispatch training program.
Carmel offers new details on $47M ‘1st on Main’ development
Plans call for the 1st On Main development—previously known as Lot One—to include a four-story office building with first-floor restaurant space and a private rooftop terrace, luxury condominiums, upscale apartment units and a parking garage.
Beck’s Hybrids adds Nebraska to its sales territory
Hamilton County-based seed company Beck’s Hybrids said the marketing expansion increases its total reach to 75 percent of the corn and soybean farmers in the United States.
Indiana’s death toll from COVID-19 passes 16,000 after 57 more deaths
The cumulative total of deaths during the pandemic officially rose to 16,022, the department said Tuesday. Another 545 probable deaths due to COVID also have been reported.
Owners of high-end Carmel seafood restaurant plan sister eatery in Fishers
The owners of Monterey Coastal Cuisine in Carmel announced plans Tuesday to open a sister restaurant in the Nickel Plate area of Fishers called Tiburon Coastal Cuisine.
Statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations hit lowest mark since Aug. 11
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have dropped 32% since the beginning of the month and 51% since hitting a recent peak of 2,687 on Sept. 13.
Logistics business to open distribution center with cold storage in Whitestown
Indianapolis-based Langham Logistics said the facility will be dedicated to pharmaceutical, vaccine and biologics manufacturing and distribution clients.
Area homebuilders see second straight monthly drop in permit filings
Despite the September decline, single-family building permit filings are still on pace to have their biggest year since 2005.
Indiana reports 22 more COVID deaths, 1,897 new cases
More than 3.34 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Friday at 5 a.m., after a daily increase of 2,747.
After three months of stasis, Indiana unemployment rate dips to 4%
An estimated 134,842 Hoosiers are currently unemployed and seeking jobs, the state reported Friday. That’s down from 137,857 in July.
Indianapolis chocolate business lands $5.25M in venture funding
The Indianapolis-based company behind artisanal chocolate brand SoChatti plans to use the funding to launch new products and innovations into the food-production industry. It also finalized its first industrial licensing agreement.
Indiana COVID cases rise by 2,161, deaths by 26
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased from 1,475 on Tuesday to 1,445 on Wednesday, their lowest number since Aug. 13.
Carmel seeing flurry of new restaurants
Several new restaurants have either opened or are planning to open in Carmel, including a new Hawaiian-inspired cafe, a triple-concept eatery, a library coffeehouse and a milkshake shop.
Indiana reports 51 more COVID deaths, drop in hospitalizations
More than 247,000 Hoosiers have already gotten vaccine boosters, after a daily increase of 5,690.