Carmel deputy police chief faces dismissal for ‘inappropriate behavior’
An external investigation revealed multiple allegations against Deputy Chief Joe Bickel, including claims that he groped or kissed female employees.
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How canine heart disease was tied to grain-free dog food—without a firm link
The FDA has found no firm link between diet and dilated cardiomyopathy. Nor has it rejected such a link, and research is ongoing. Publicity surrounding this issue, nevertheless, has shrunk the once-promising market for grain-free dog foods.
Shares in insurer formerly known as Anthem plunge on high medical costs
Investors were disappointed even as Elevance Health Inc. increased its full-year profit outlook and beat analysts’ projections for second-quarter earnings.
U.S. Senate votes to consider $52 billion in semiconductor funding
The 64-34 procedural vote on Tuesday night met the criteria set by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to add research and development initiatives circulated by Republican Todd Young of Indiana and Democrat Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona to the legislation, which could be passed by the Senate next week.
Hillenbrand exploring ‘alternatives’ for its funeral, burial subsidiary
In 2019, Hillenbrand officials told IBJ that Batesville accounted for about one-quarter of the corporation’s sales and 40% of its cash flow, but trends toward cremation were denting revenue.
Semiconductor maker planning $1.8B plant, 750 jobs in Indiana
The project stands to receive more than $70 million in state economic development incentives and will hinge on whether it lands federal funding though the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors, or CHIPS, program.
Chicken tenders chain Slim Chickens planning at least 5 restaurants in central Indiana
Slim Chickens, which offers a menu that includes chicken tenders, wings, sandwiches, wraps, chicken and waffles, and salads, has about 150 restaurants in at least 29 states, plus the United Kingdom and Kuwait.
Police: Greenwood mall gunman fired 24 times in 15 seconds
Preliminary autopsy results show gunman Jonathan Sapirman of Greenwood was shot eight times by an armed bystander, the Johnson County Coroner’s Office said Tuesday.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax. The protein-based shot is a more traditional kind of vaccine than the three brands available.
Tort claim filed against Rokita over statements about abortion doctor
An attorney representing the doctor who oversaw the abortion procedure of a 10-year-old rape victim filed a tort claim notice Tuesday against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita—the first step in the process of filing a defamation lawsuit.
Semiconductor maker to announce Purdue partnership
Gov. Eric Holcomb, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers and Purdue University President Mitch Daniels are scheduled to join executives from SkyWater Technology to make the announcement.
U.S. health insurers raising rates to match increase in usage
Health insurers in individual marketplaces across 13 states, including Indiana, and Washington, D.C., will raise rates an average of 10% next year, according to a review of rate filings by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Toys R Us trying another comeback with shops in every Macy’s
Toys R Us and its mascot Geoffrey the Giraffe are trying to make another brick-and-mortar comeback ahead of the holiday season, after the brand filed for bankruptcy and closed all of its 800 U.S. stores four years ago.
Indoor golf simulator chain to open location in downtown Indianapolis
New York City-based Five Iron Golf’s planned facility is expected to feature 12 golf simulators as well as televisions, leisure games, a full-service restaurant and a bar.
Definition of broadband internet might be in for change
Back in 2015, when FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler affirmed the current broadband standard, some internet access advocates already thought those speeds felt out of date. Those concerns are even more palpable in 2022, now that the glut of content to stream has grown even bigger
Indy Parks nearing approval for $20M Frederick Douglass Park family center
The project set for 1616 E. 25th St. calls for a 45,000-square-foot building with a gymnasium, fitness rooms, a walking track, park offices, and community and meeting rooms.
Indiana, other states getting millions for small businesses
Indiana is being allocated $99.1 million as part of the State Small Business Credit Initiative, established in 2010 and reauthorized under the American Rescue Plan to support state programs that help small businesses access capital as they emerge from the pandemic.
Former higher ed chief Lubbers joins Sagamore Institute as president
Jay Hein, who co-founded the not-for-profit institute with former U.S. Sen. Dan Coats in 2004, will move from president into the new position of CEO.
Inotiv subsidiary reaches settlement in animal welfare lawsuit
As part of the settlement, Indianapolis-based Envigo will relinquish 4,000 beagles at a dog-breeding facility to the Humane Society of the United States, or HSUS.
Rampage in Indiana mall a rare instance of armed civilian ending a mass shooting
Sunday’s violent episode at Greenwood Park Mall did not end like the majority of mass shootings in this country, with the assailant’s arrest, suicide or death at the hands of police officers.