Indiana reports another 492 COVID-19 cases, 21 more deaths
Marion County on Saturday reported 9,040 cumulative cases—up from 8,928 the previous day, an increase of 112 cases.
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Michigan governor extends stay-at-home order through June 12
Michigan—with one of the country’s most expansive lockdowns—had 22.7% unemployment in April, which the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday was second highest behind only Nevada.
Indiana’s official COVID-19 case count passes 30,000
Health officials say Indiana has far more coronavirus cases—probably tens of thousands more—than those indicated by the number of official tests.
State to cut spending 15%, sideline several projects to deal with budget shortfalls
Gov. Eric Holcomb said the budget agency is estimating that Indiana could take in $3 billion less than expected during the last two months of fiscal year 2020—which ends June 30—and fiscal year 2021.
State unemployment rate soared to 16.9% in April amid coronavirus crisis
The staggering increase in Indiana’s jobless rate—which now is higher than the national rate—was due primarily to the loss of 380,500 workers in the private sector over the previous month.
State reports rise in COVID-19 cases as testing hits another high mark
The state on Thursday said 202,995 people have been tested for the virus so far, up from 195,738 in Wednesday’s report—an increase of 7,257. That’s the first time daily testing has exceeded 7,000.
Massive $55M logistics project in works in Johnson County
The Whiteland Town Council has scheduled a special meeting to consider a tax abatement related to the proposed development of 997,000-square-foot logistics building on 121 acres near Interstate 65.
State reports another 569 COVID-19 cases, 38 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday said 195,738 people have been tested so far, up from 189,330 in Tuesday’s report.
IBJ, staff win 12 awards in SPJ contest, including first place honors for AI coverage
The Indiana Lawyer, which is also published by IBJ Media, won six awards, including first place honors in six categories.
Indiana reports another 477 COVID-19 cases as testing hits new high
The Indiana State Department of Health said Monday that the cumulative death toll in the state rose to 1,621, up from 1,607 the previous day—an increase of 14.
IBJ Podcast: Holcomb campaign faces peril of managing COVID crisis in public spotlight
On one hand, Holcomb has the opportunity to show voters how he can handle a dire crisis. On the other hand, if he miscalculates how quickly the state should reopen, it’ll be in front of millions of voters with a deep, vested interest.
Indiana reports 498 new COVID-19 cases, fewest new deaths since April 20
The Indiana State Department of Health on Sunday said the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state has risen to 27,778.
Indiana reports 625 more COVID-19 cases, 46 additional deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health on Saturday reported that 171,358 people have been tested so far, up from 165,448 in Friday’s report—an increase of 5,910.
State reports uptick in new COVID-19 cases, another 42 deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health reported that 165,448 people have been tested so far, up from 160,239 in Thursday’s report—an increase of 5,209.
Area homebuilders saw applications rise in April despite pandemic limitations
Applications for home construction permits rose 5% in the Indianapolis area in April, marking the ninth monthly increase in the past 10 months on a year-over-year basis.
Broad Ripple sports bar calls it quits after 30 years in business
Nicole Harlan-Oprisu, who co-owns Old Pro’s Table and several local restaurants, previously told IBJ that business has been difficult during the pandemic.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Indiana top 26,000, deaths exceed 1,500
The state on Thursday reported that 160,239 people have been tested so far, up from 154,083 in Wednesday’s report—an increase of 6,156.
Here’s Marion County’s reopening plan in a nutshell
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Wednesday morning announced his staged plan for reopening Marion County.
HKW buys maker of PPE for $36M
Indianapolis-based private equity firm Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Co. Inc. has acquired a majority interest in Infab LLC, a California-based maker of personal protective equipment for health care.
Indiana reports lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since April 22
The state health department said Wednesday that the cumulative death toll in Indiana rose to 1,482, up from 1,444 the previous day—an increase of 38.