Indiana reports 971 more COVID-19 cases, 18 additional deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday reported the testing of 11,955 more individuals and a cumulative positivity rate for unique individuals of 8.7%.
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IndyGo to remove more than 500 bus stops in ‘balancing’ effort
IndyGo said the balancing program would not eliminate any routes. IndyGo had planned to make major route changes this year, but has postponed those changes until next year because of the pandemic.
Indiana reports 841 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health reported the testing of 9,140 more individuals and a cumulative positivity rate for unique individuals of 8.7%.
Co-founder of biomedical giant Biomet donates $10M to Rose-Hulman
Rose-Hulman, which offers the country’s top-rated undergraduate engineering program, said the gift was among the largest individual donations in institute history.
Former official for Carmel-based fraternity foundation sentenced to 27 months
The former financial coordinator of a charitable foundation operated by women’s fraternity Zeta Tau Alpha has been sentenced after pleading guilty to embezzling about $450,000 from the organization.
State reports 688 more COVID-19 cases, five more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Monday made major changes to the way it is reporting COVID-19 testing data to the public that will affect testing-positivity rates.
Music venues awarded $121K in grants for COVID relief
The grants to 17 Indianapolis businesses are to be used for overhead costs, which could include monthly rent or mortgage payments and utility bills.
IBJ Podcast: The latest wisdom on kids and COVID-19 from a Riley Hospital specialist
Six months into the pandemic, parents are still struggling with what COVID-19 means for the kids. Should they be in school? Can they go on play dates? Can they hug grandma? Host Mason King turns to Dr. James Wood, a pediatrician at Riley Children’s Health, for some answers.
Indiana death toll from COVID-19 passes 3,000 as cases top 85,000
Deaths from COVID-19 now exceed 175,000 in the United States and more than 800,000 worldwide.
Indiana reports 1,050 COVID-19 cases as testing surges
Indiana’s 7-day testing-positivity rate dipped to 7.8% on Friday and the overall testing-positivity rate stayed at 8.8%.
Lilly Endowment sees third straight year of major asset growth
The Indianapolis-based philanthropic giant saw its assets increase to nearly $17 billion in 2019.
Indiana unemployment rate recovers to single digits
The unemployment rate in Indiana rebounded dramatically in July, although the positive economic indicator was undermined by a drop in the state’s labor force.
WISH-TV to launch weekly show covering politics in late September
The 30-minute show, called All INdiana Politics, will run at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays starting Sept. 27.
Cortopassi leaving Indianapolis after 21 years at three TV stations
Longtime anchor Ray Cortopassi is leaving for a job as an anchor in his hometown of Chicago, where he’ll remain with Nexstar Broadcasting.
Indiana reports 955 more COVID-19 cases, 11 additional deaths
The state’s 7-day testing-positivity rate remained at 7.9% on Thursday and the overall testing-positivity rate stayed at 8.8%.
New Indiana COVID cases drop to 506 as testing declines
The Indiana State Health Department reported 14 new deaths on Wednesday. Indiana has averaged more than 13 new deaths in the daily report over the past 10 days.
Mattress-maker plans 350-worker northwest Indiana factory
Corsicana Mattress said the new plant will help it keep up with demand for its growing boxed-bed product line.
Victoria’s Secret closures claim at least three stores in Indianapolis area
At least three Victoria’s Secret stores at some of the area’s largest shopping malls have closed permanently as part of the parent firm’s plan to eliminate 251 stores in North America this year.
Indiana reports highest number of new deaths since June 6
The state’s 7-day testing-positivity rate rose from 7.9% on Monday to 8.2% on Tuesday, while the overall testing-positivity rate dipped to 8.8% after the department added more than 2,000 previously excluded tested individuals.
Central Indiana existing-home sales rise for first time in three months
Sales of existing single-family homes jumped dramatically in central Indiana in July, despite the pandemic, soaring prices and a huge plunge in inventory.