Statewide hospitalizations from COVID continue to tick down
More than 3.28 million Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday after a weekend increase of 17,710.
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Indy-based Exelead Inc. churns out millions of Pfizer vaccine doses, on hiring spree to keep up
Exelead Inc., with headquarters at 6925 Guion Road on the northwest side, said it has manufactured and shipped tens of millions of doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in recent months and is expanding its facilities.
Stocks fall on tech slide, as oil hits highest level since 2014
Investors are increasingly worried about inflation as oil prices rise and companies continue facing supply problems that increase their costs and force them to raise prices.
City public safety office awards violence-reduction grants
The Indianapolis Office of Public Health and Safety on Monday announced five new recipients of violence-reduction grants as part of a city program that began in 2018.
Chamber taking entries for ‘Coolest Thing’ manufacturing contest
The contest is open to all businesses, from veteran manufacturers to budding entrepreneurs. To participate, a company does not need to be headquartered in Indiana, but the product it enters must be manufactured in the state.
Indianapolis Public Schools teachers could get 3% raises this year and next
The school board also approved a separate agreement that will award support staff a 2% raise this year. Both agreements are retroactive to July and signal an end to two years of more significant pay increases intended to make up for years of frozen salaries.
IBJ Podcast: Baby-delivering biz shifting with Riley’s $142M maternity tower
IBJ health reporter John Russell toured the facility and talks with host Mason King about what he saw and how the tower fits into the increasingly competitive business of maternity care.
Mass Ave tavern Liberty Street makes its last call
The Mass Ave bar known for its vast selection of bourbons and whiskeys has closed after seven years in business.
Review: States, cities slow to spend federal pandemic money
As of this summer, a majority of large cities and states hadn’t spent a penny from the American Rescue Plan championed by Democrats and President Joe Biden, according to review of the first financial reports due under the law.
BMV makes second round of monthlong branch closures
The October closures affect two Indianapolis offices along with others in Brazil, Danville, New Albany, Plymouth, Tipton and West Lafayette.
Holcomb joins 4 governors to create regional charging network for electric vehicles
Gov. Eric Holcomb joined the governors of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin to sign a compact that focuses on making it easier for drivers to find charging stations for their electric vehicles along key corridors in the five-state region.
Cyberattack shuts down computer network at Johnson Memorial
Johnson Memorial Health said it has backup processes in place that allow its continued operation and that most services are unaffected.
Electric vans roll off Indiana line that once made gas-guzzling Hummers
The van, manufactured at the Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. plant in Mishawaka, is among the first of its kind in the U.S. market: a fully electric, light-duty vehicle meant for delivery workers, contractors and other commercial fleets.
Pick for new Terre Haute casino owner expected in November
The Indiana Gaming Commission has started reviewing applications from four companies for the casino license that were submitted in September.
State reports 3,218 more COVID cases, 28 deaths
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 decreased from 2,055 on Wednesday to 2007 on Thursday.
UPDATE: Indiana Senate, House approve redrawn election maps
In the finale of the once-in-a-decade redistricting process, the state legislative and congressional maps made it out of the Legislature with few changes from when they were introduced two weeks ago.
Riley Hospital’s new maternity tower strives for a smooth delivery
Riley Hospital for Children’s $142 million maternity tower is getting ready to make a big splash this fall in central Indiana’s highly competitive maternity-hospital market.
Fieldhouse deal should boost Indy-based Gainbridge’s profile
Experts say the deal could be a boon if the annuity and life insurance firm manages to leverage the exposure in a manner that pushes the bounds of a traditional naming-rights deal.
City to spend $25M on trail, greenway and road projects
The nine planned projects stretch across the city. Each connects to existing and planned trails, bike-friendly streets, bus rapid transit lines and city landmarks.
Local resettlement groups prepare for Afghan evacuees
At least 490 Afghan refugees are expected to permanently resettle in Indiana in the coming weeks or months, and not-for-profit resettlement agencies are preparing to assist them.