Peterson returns as CEO of Christel House after death of founder DeHaan
Bart Peterson, former two-term mayor of Indianapolis, said he returned to the educational not-for-profit to fill a gap left by the death of Christel DeHaan in June.
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Things to watch as Indianapolis Public Schools begins return to classrooms
Indianapolis Public Schools’ younger students headed back to classrooms Monday to resume in-person learning for the first time since March.
Carmel council OKs $180K purchase of two racially diverse sculptures
The appropriation on top of next year’s requested $1.3 million for public arts will purchase the city’s first statues from the J. Seward Johnson collection featuring people of Black and Indian descent.
CDC says coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet through aerosols
CDC officials have acknowledged growing evidence that the virus can sometimes spread on smaller particles that spread over a wider area than previously thought.
White House nixes tougher FDA guidelines on vaccine approval
FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn has pledged that career scientists, not politicians, will decide whether any coronavirus vaccine meets clearly stated standards that it works and is safe.
Stocks jump on Trump’s hospital departure, stimulus hopes
Wall Street rallied Monday as hopes for economic aid from Washington, D.C., helped it recover all of its knee-jerk losses after learning President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus.
Regal Cinemas to suspend operations at all U.S. theaters
The world’s second-biggest cinema chain on Thursday plans to close its 536 Regal theaters in the United States and its 127 British locations, affecting about 45,000 employees,
Monarch Beverage Co. to be acquired by Illinois beer distributor
Indianapolis-based Monarch, family-owned and locally operated since 1947, is the state’s largest beer distributor. It has about 600 employees.
Service sector grows for the 4th consecutive month
The strength in September reflected big gains in new orders and the employment index, which rose above 50 for the first time since February.
Indiana reports another 835 COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths
The cumulative positivity rate for unique individuals in Indiana remained at 8.8% and the seven-day positivity rate for unique individuals rose to 8.5%.
Study: Americans drinking more alcohol during pandemic
The increase in drinking frequency has been higher for women and for those ages 30 to 59, according to findings from Rand Corp.
Delays in verifying mail-in ballots expected to slow election tally
Voters awaiting results in some of the key presidential battleground states on election night should be prepared to keep waiting.
Spring freeze shortens fall apple season for Indiana orchards
The sub-freezing snaps—which led to severe fruit damage and significant crop loss—affected roughly 70% of the apple crop, said Peter Hirst, a tree fruit specialist at Purdue University.
Indiana attorney general could face bill over discipline case
The state’s attorney disciplinary commission has asked the Indiana Supreme Court to order that Attorney General Curtis Hill pay about $57,000 toward expenses in the case.
IBJ Podcast: Our CEO, Nate Feltman, talks about the need for a new vision for Indianapolis
Plus, Feltman provides an update on how IBJ is doing during the pandemic and what he sees as the news organization’s future.
Weekend anchor Raymond leaving WTHR-TV for job in Pittsburgh
The weekend anchor and weekday reporter at Channel 13 since 2017 is leaving to take a position in her hometown.
Trump’s defender: Pence’s campaign role grows at key moment
Vice President Mike Pence will take a leading role in campaigning around the country in the final stretch before the Nov. 3 election. After a debate Wednesday, he is slated to visit Arizona and Florida, and will return to Indiana on Friday to vote early.
Long-term jobless caught in squeeze that imperils recovery
More than one-third of workers who have been laid off or furloughed regard their job loss as permanent, according to a survey by Morning Consult. That’s up from just 15% in April.
Indianapolis man’s fight against COVID began in March—and still isn’t over
For Larry Brown, 80 days in the hospital, a medically induced coma and sepsis were only part of the battle. He didn’t die of the virus, but he’s coming to terms with the fact that his life might never be the same.
Cineworld might close U.S. theaters after James Bond film delay
Cineworld Group operates 543 Regal cinemas in the United States, including six in Indianapolis and the surrounding communities.