IMPD dismissed from excessive force suit following Black man’s shooting death
Additional claims against the city and individual officers, however, in the death of Dreasjon “Sean” Reed will proceed.
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More than half of Indiana counties labeled higher-risk for COVID-19 spread
Fifty-three of Indiana’s 92 counties were placed in orange or red levels on Wednesday under the state’s color-coded weekly tracking map update, as new infections and hospitalizations increased sharply.
U.S. economy grew at 33% rate in third quarter after spring plunge
The Commerce Department’s estimate Thursday of third-quarter growth regained about two-thirds of the output that was lost early this year when the economy essentially froze as safety orders forced restaurants, bars and many retailers to shut down.
Shake Shack plans to open downtown location in 2021
The fast-casual burger chain has secured a third Indy-area location, this one on the first floor of a ritzy downtown apartment building nearing completion by the Mass Ave Cultural District.
Hoosier native and former DHS chief reveals himself as ‘Anonymous’ writer of insider warnings about Trump
Taylor, a LaPorte native and Indiana University graduate with a degree in international security studies, served in the administration for two years.
Stock market slide muddles Trump’s economic message days before 2020 election
The sell-off began two weeks ago but intensified Monday. It has been triggered by a surge in coronavirus cases and the fact that the White House and Democrats are at an impasse over relief talks.
Charter backers battle to preserve edge on IPS school board
With four seats on the seven-member board up for election, the outcome could easily shift the balance of power in the district.
FBI warns ransomware assault threatens U.S. health care system
The aggressive offensive by a Russian-speaking criminal gang coincides with the U.S. presidential election, though there was no immediate indication it was motivated by anything but profit.
Indiana could get first vaccine supply by mid-November, state officials say
The situation remains murky, as several drugmakers and research institutions are scrambling to develop a vaccine, but none have yet won approval from the Food and Drug Administration to distribute the drug.
Massive snacks convention picks Indy over sweet home Chicago for 2021 expo
The Sweets & Snacks Expo is expected to attract more than 13,000 attendees and generate an economic impact of $10.2 million.
Indiana National Guard prepares to deploy to all 534 nursing homes across state next month
Gov. Eric Holcomb, who announced the deployment last week, said the move is designed to protect Indiana’s “most vulnerable”—the elderly and infirm in nursing homes and residential communities. Nearly half of all COVID-19 hospitalizations in Indiana involve patients who are 70 or older, he said in his weekly press briefing Wednesday.
Election officials to consider opening Lucas Oil Stadium for early voting this weekend
The decision will require unanimous support from the three-member Marion County Election Board, which consists of two Democrats and one Republican.
Stocks plummet as global anxiety swells about COVID-19 surge
Three major U.S. stock indexes tumbled at least 3.4% on Wednesday as uncertainty about the economy, politics and public health drove investors from the market.
Bottleworks Hotel nearly complete, to open in December
Work on the ritzy Mass Ave hotel has continued throughout the pandemic, despite delays to other projects around the city. The Bottleworks campus food hall is slated to open in January.
COVID-19 kills 33 more Hoosiers as total creeps near 4,000
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday reported that the seven-day moving average for cases has reached an all-time high of 2,397.
East-side housing project for young adults receives $9.2M from state
The 30-unit apartment project is aimed at individuals aged 18 to 24 who were previously in the state’s child welfare and fostering system.
Lilly signs $375M deal with government for experimental COVID-19 treatment
Eli Lilly and Co. said Wednesday that the U.S. government will accept 300,000 vials of the drug, called bamlanivimab, if the Food and Drug Administration grants emergency authorization for its use.
TV spending adds up to nearly $12M in tight 5th District race
According to a report of media buys obtained by the IBJ, nearly $7 million has been spent collectively by Democrat Christina Hale’s campaign and organizations trying to get her elected over Republican candidate Victoria Spartz since August. About $4.9 million has collectively been spent by Spartz’s campaign and organizations hoping to elect her to the seat.
Vibenomics on roll, lands another $6.5M in venture capital
The most recent round of funding for the Fishers-based audio-marketing firm will be used to support the launch of additional national networks in convenience stores and grocery retailers.
Committee gives preliminary OK for $12.25M in TIF bonds for two projects
The projects include a two-building development in Broad Ripple that would serve as the headquarters for the staffing firm Eight Eleven Group.