Indiana opens up COVID-19 vaccinations to those 30 and older
The announcement comes two days before Indiana opens vaccination sign-ups to Hoosiers 16 and older.
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Thad Matta named IU’s associate athletic director for men’s basketball, reports say
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Indiana University to name Mike Woodson head basketball coach, reports say
Woodson, assistant coach for the New York Knicks, played for the Hoosiers under Coach Bob Knight from 1976-1980.
Indiana COVID-19 case count rises by 955, deaths by 12
The state said more than 1.08 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday. More than 1.6 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Indiana reports 993 new COVID-19 cases, nine more deaths
After rapidly dropping in January and February, daily case counts have risen slightly in March. The seven-day moving average of positive cases was 857 on Friday, up from 818 on March 1.
COVID-19 cases in Indiana exceed 1,000 for first time in 20 days
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increased from 627 0n Wednesday to 637 on Thursday. The high mark was 3,460, set on Nov. 30.
Indiana unemployment rate closing in on pre-pandemic level
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Miley Cyrus to perform at Final Four
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Donatello’s Italian Restaurant in Carmel calling it quits after 10 years
Patrick and Beth Aasen, who founded the restaurant at 9 W. Main St. in late 2010 with their son, Carmel City Council member Adam Aasen, said they plan to retire after 40 years in the restaurant business.
More than 1M Hoosiers now vaccinated against COVID-19
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday reported 977 new cases of COVID-19.
Historic fire station donated to Indianapolis police for substation
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Indy construction startup plans 102-person workforce by 2024
BASE Design-Build Group Inc., which provides mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, announced Thursday that it also will invest more than $900,00 to lease and upgrade its facilities at 2040 S. Lynhurst Dr.
State health department, Indianapolis Motor Speedway plan mass vaccination clinic
The Indiana Department of Health said up to 96,000 people could be vaccinated during the event.
Indiana reports 976 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health said 1,455 new individuals were tested Tuesday, the lowest number in that category since April.
Indiana reports 701 new COVID-19 cases, 18 more deaths
While COVID-19 case counts saw a steep decline in Indiana after the first of the year, they have plateaued in recent weeks.
Indianapolis staffing firm to add 34 jobs
Network Connect LLC is hiring for positions in staffing, hiring, account management and business development.
Madam Walker Legacy Center appoints new leader
Kristian Little Stricklen, the former chief communications and engagement officer for the Indianapolis Public Schools, was named Monday as president of the Madam Walker Legacy Center.
Vigran stepping down as CEO of Second Helpings
A former labor relations manager for Thomson Consumer Electronics and chief negotiator for Gov. Evan Bayh’s administration, Jennifer Vigran joined the hunger-relief group as a volunteer in 2001. By 2010, she had become CEO.
Indiana reports lowest number of COVID-19 deaths since Sept. 13
The state said more than 954,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday. More than 1.44 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
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