Indianapolis area sees first decline in existing-home sales since June 2020
Meanwhile, inventories in the 16-county Indianapolis area remained tight and prices continued to escalate.
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Dronedek to show off smart mailbox when it delivers hot wings to eating contest
The demonstration comes as Dronedek prepares a move to Lawrence, where it’s renovating a long-vacant building at 4423 Shadeland Ave. into its new headquarters.
Broadfoot named CEO of Second Helpings after 5-year run at Indy Parks
Linda Broadfoot’s hiring coincides with the retirement of Jennifer Vigran, who is leaving Second Helpings in October after serving the hunger-relief organization in various roles for 20 years.
COVID-19 cases in Indiana rise to highest level since January
Marion County reported 417 new COVID-19 cases, the most in the county since Jan. 22.
Indiana reports 2,507 new COVID-19 cases, 19 more deaths
The seven-day moving average of new deaths rose from six to eight, the Indiana State Department of Health said on Wednesday.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths surging in Indiana
The state reported 27 new deaths from COVID, the largest number of new deaths in the daily report since 28 were reported on March 12.
Longtime motorsports broadcaster Bob Jenkins dies at 73
Jenkins, a native of Liberty, Indiana, was heard over five decades on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network, including as chief announcer from 1990 through 1998.
Purdue, foundation to build hypersonic technologies center at West Lafayette’s Aerospace District
Purdue did not release a cost for the center, which will be administered by a new not-for-profit consortium that includes Rolls-Royce North America. The project comes on top of two other new aerospace projects the school announced in recent days.
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 still climbing in Indiana
Cumulative COVID-19 cases rose from 781,326 in Friday’s state report to 786,272 on Monday, a weekend increase of 4,946 cases.
IBJ Podcast: Climate change could scorch and soak Indiana while reshaping key industries, Purdue center says
Indiana isn’t seeing the intense heat waves and flash-flooding that other parts of the world are experiencing this summer, but models show our winters will dwindle, our summers will have many more days above 95ºF and rainfall will continue to increase.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to surge in Indiana
The state reported nine new deaths from COVID-19, lifting the cumulative death total to 13,624. The seven-day moving average of new deaths increased from five to six.
Indiana COVID-19 cases continue to rise
The department said statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 933 on Tuesday to 977 on Thursday.
Indiana reports 1,774 new COVID cases, 14 more deaths
The state said more than 2.96 million Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 2.95 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Accenture acquiring Carmel-based tech firm Blue Horseshoe
International technology and business consulting giant Accenture PLC said Blue Horseshoe’s 349 employees will join Accenture’s Supply Chain & Operations group.
Indiana COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations hit highs not seen since mid-February
The state department of health reported 13 new deaths from COVID-19, lifting the cumulative death total to 13,596.
Library delays new Fort Ben, Glendale branches due to cost escalations
Indianapolis Public Library system said it is seeking a new financing plan after costs grew beyond the budget cap of $12 million for each project.
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 near three-month high
The state said more than 2.95 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday at 5 a.m. More than 2.94 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
IU trustee, manufacturing executive dies at 62
Melanie Walker recently co-chaired the search committee that chose new Indiana University President Pamela Whitten.
Westfield man sentenced to 5 years in fraud, money-laundering scheme
Prosecutors say the defendant used a Ponzi-style scheme to induce 100 individuals to sink more than $11 million into his companies.
State’s daily COVID cases climb to 1,461, plus six deaths
The daily counts of new infections this week have all been above 1,000, after several weeks of reports in the triple digits.