FedEx shooter’s family releases statement: We tried to get him help
Police say Brandon Scott Hole’s mother last year called the police about her son, fearing that he might commit suicide. Police seized a gun from him at that time.
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Indiana reports 1,263 new COVID-19 cases; global death toll tops 3M
The seven-day moving average of positive COVID-19 cases in Indiana rose to 1,344, the highest mark since Feb. 12.
Police identify eight victims in FedEx shooting; four are members of Sikh community
Police released the names several hours after identifying the shooter as 19-year-old Brandon Scott Hole, a former FedEx employee.
Indiana unemployment rate drops below 4% for first time since pandemic
The state’s unemployment rate has been doggedly retracing its steps over the last year from its latest spike, falling from 16.9% in April 2020 to 3.9% last month.
FedEx CEO: ‘We know we lost eight team members in this senseless act of violence’
The chairman of FedEx said Friday that eight of the people who died in a mass shooting at one of the company’s facilities in Indianapolis late Thursday night were employees.
Indiana reports highest daily COVID-19 case count since Feb. 20
The state said more than 1.49 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Thursday. Almost 2.1 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Trailblazing Irvington restaurant closing after 18 years in business
The owners of The Legend Classic Irvington Cafe said “several different factors” are leading them to close the restaurant and retire, including repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Logistics firm planning up to 500 distribution jobs in Whitestown
A logistics company affiliated with online retailer Shein plans to open a distribution center in Whitestown that will employ up to 500 full-time workers, the city announced Wednesday night.
Indiana reports 20 more COVID-19 deaths, most since April 2
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday reported 1,233 new COVID-19 cases, the seventh time in nine days that new reported cases have topped 1,000.
Regions Tower nixed as downtown fireworks launch site after 50 years
Emmis Communications Inc., which has produced the July 4 fireworks show for more than a decade, said it was handing off responsibility for the annual event to civic organization Downtown Indy Inc.
Indy electrical contractor planning to move 150 jobs to new $18M Greenwood HQ
Indianapolis-based Electrical Repair & Maintenance Co. Inc.—better known as ERMCO—unveiled plans Tuesday afternoon to build a headquarters in Greenwood where it will employ 170 workers.
Villages of Indiana hires first new CEO in 29 years
Shannon Schumacher, who will join The Villages on April 19, spent the past 22 years at human services organization Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana, including the past nine in leadership positions.
Indiana basketball legend Bobby ‘Slick’ Leonard dies at 88
Bobby “Slick” Leonard, who coached the Indiana Pacers to three American Basketball Association championships and served as the team’s color commentator for three decades, has died, according to several media sources.
Indiana moves past 700,000 COVID-19 cases
The state said more than 1.43 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Tuesday. More than 2 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
California beverage company to build $103M facility in Columbus
Ninth Avenue Foods is a family-owned company that specializes in extended shelf-life dairy and diary alternative products. Its 260,000-square-foot facility in Columbus will be the company’s first expansion outside its home state and is expected to hire 111 workers by 2025.
Indiana reports 908 new COVID-19 cases, rise in hospitalizations
The state said more than 1.41 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday. More than 1.97 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Supply of available Indy-area homes plummets in March while sale prices rise
With the dramatic decrease in available listings, the median price for homes sold in the 16-county area in March rose 8.4%, to $226,500, compared with $208,865 in March 2020.
Indiana COVID-19 counts rise by 1,198 cases, 10 deaths
The state said more than 1.4 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday. More than 1.97 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations hit highest mark since February
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday reported 1,380 new COVID-19 cases, the fourth day in a row with more than 1,200 reported cases.
Indiana reports 1,374 more COVID-19 cases, 16 additional deaths
The seven-day moving average of positive cases in Indiana was 1,065 on Thursday, up from 1,049 on Wednesday and from 842 two weeks ago.