State reports 4,822 new COVID-19 cases, 29 more deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 dipped slightly, from 2,300 on Monday to 2,294 on Tuesday. More than 28% of Indiana’s intensive care unit beds are occupied by COVID patients.
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Major Tool and Machine acquired by Maine-based company
One of the largest and oldest manufacturers in Indianapolis has been sold to a Maine-based company with multiple divisions in the United States and Canada, the companies announced Tuesday.
Indiana COVID-19 death toll surges past 14,000
Tuesday’s health department report contained the highest number of new deaths from COVID since Feb. 12. Meanwhile, hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continued to climb statewide.
IBJ Media acquires Inside INdiana Business television, website
IBJ Media CEO and co-owner Nate Feltman said the acquisition fulfills two goals he’s had since becoming an owner of IBJ Media in 2017: expanding coverage statewide and moving into video and TV.
COVID-19 hospitalizations reach highest mark in Indiana since Jan. 20
The state reported 2,916 new COVID cases, raising the cumulative total to 855,031. The cumulative number increased by 11,331 cases over Friday’s report.
F.C. Tucker adds 190 agents in acquisition of Front Porch Real Estate
Indianapolis-based Front Porch, founded in 2014 by owner and former Tucker agent Jim Perry, has four offices in Indianapolis and one in Paoli, Indiana.
Report: Hill-Rom is acquisition target in advanced talks with Baxter International
Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., a medical-gear maker with heavy roots and a strong manufacturing presence in southeastern Indiana, could be acquired by Baxter International Inc., if advanced talks don’t fall apart, according to The Wall Street Journal.
State reports rise in hospitalizations, deaths from COVID-19
The state reported another 21 deaths from COVID-19, raising the cumulative death toll to 13,936.
Hospitalizations rise as Indiana COVID-19 cases top 5,000 for 2nd straight day
The state also released the latest statistics for so-called breakthrough cases, hospitalizations and deaths on Thursday,
Nearly a quarter of state’s ICU beds filled with COVID-19 patients as cases rise
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday reported another escalation in COVID-19 cases and another jump in hospitalizations from the virus.
Longtime motorsports writer Robin Miller dies at 71
“Racing has lost one of its most well-respected journalists and most beloved personalities,” Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske said Wednesday after learning of Miller’s death.
Eskenazi: ‘Bad actors’ obtained data during cyberattack
Eskenazi Health on Tuesday warned its employees, providers, patients and vendors to “closely monitor bank and credit card statements” for “suspicious activity” following a cyberattack to its data network early this month.
Indiana reports largest number of new COVID-19 deaths since mid-February
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 1,857 on Sunday to 1,956 on Monday, hitting the largest number since Jan. 25.
Westfield City Council approves $16.7M bond for new library
Plans call for the 45,000-square-foot library to be built on 3.6 acres at Westfield Boulevard and Park Street in downtown Westfield.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations still climbing
More than 22% of Indiana’s intensive care unit beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, COVID information for Indiana schools was updated on Monday, with results through Friday.
Indiana State Fair sees slump in attendance despite adding extra day
This year’s fair, which closed Sunday, was extended to 18 days, but saw its second-worst attendance figure since 2007.
IBJ Podcast: How is the Big Car arts group changing the Garfield Park neighborhood?
Host Mason King talks with Big Car CEO Jim Walker about the art campus the organization has developed in the neighborhood and how the group is trying to ensure artists aren’t eventually priced out of being there.
Indianapolis man sentenced in romance fraud scheme that targeted elderly
Prosecutors said Ismaila Fafunmi was involved in a network of scammers preying on the elderly, including impersonating romantic companions eager to forge relationships on dating websites.
Gonso Tait to step down as head of state gaming commission after 6 years
Sara Gonso Tait’s six-year tenure has been marked by several major rulings involving casinos and fines imposed against their operators.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations in Indiana reach levels not seen since January
More than 13,000 individuals were tested for COVID-19 in Indiana on Thursday, the highest daily testing number since Jan. 12.