Indiana reports largest number of new COVID-19 deaths since mid-February
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 rose from 1,857 on Sunday to 1,956 on Monday, hitting the largest number since Jan. 25.
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House moderates offered deal to ease Biden budget standoff
Tensions flared overnight as a band of moderate lawmakers threatened to withhold their votes for the $3.5 trillion plan. They were demanding the House first approve a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan package of road, power grid, broadband and other public works projects that’s already passed the Senate.
Hogsett: ‘It only makes sense’ for prosecutor’s office to move to new justice campus
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Monday said he thinks the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office should relocate from downtown to the new Community Justice Campus, but that decision is still up in the air, according to Prosecutor Ryan Mears.
Smokey Bones chain returning to Avon after 15-year hiatus, but with ghost-kitchen twist
When it reopens in Avon, the barbecue hotspot will serve its own customers while accommodating two virtual takeout-and-delivery-only concepts—The Wing Experience and The Burger Experience.
Walmart to launch delivery service for other businesses
The strategy announced Tuesday will pit Walmart against the likes of Uber, DoorDash and other delivery services. It comes as Walmart moves to expand its sources of profits and revenues beyond its core retail businesses.
Prosecutor uncertain whether he’ll move offices to Community Justice Campus
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said his hesitancy arises from concerns over how such a move could increase the prosecutor’s operating costs.
Westfield City Council approves $16.7M bond for new library
Plans call for the 45,000-square-foot library to be built on 3.6 acres at Westfield Boulevard and Park Street in downtown Westfield.
Not-for-profit legal services collective considers $7M HQ project in Zionsville
If Allies Collective chooses Zionsville, and the commission enters into a project agreement, the headquarters could create as many as 150 jobs paying an average of $41 per hour over the next six years.
An Olympic medalist promotes Lilly’s migraine medicine (with an asterisk)
Eli Lilly and Co. has produced at least two video commercials featuring Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy promoting its migraine treatment, Emgality. But one of the ads contains a fleeting disclaimer: Murphy doesn’t take Emgality.
GM and LG’s too-big-to-fail ties tested by $1B recall
GM last week recalled Bolt EVs for the third time in nine months because of risk their batteries could catch fire. At stake is what has looked like one of the most promising partnerships in the burgeoning world of electric vehicles.
FAA proposes $2.2M fine for Indy-area charter operators, claiming flights were illegal
The federal aviation regulatory agency alleges flight didn’t have qualified pilots or required operating or air carrier certificates.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations still climbing
More than 22% of Indiana’s intensive care unit beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, COVID information for Indiana schools was updated on Monday, with results through Friday.
Budget clash pits moderate Democrats against Biden, Pelosi
Nine moderates have threatened to oppose the budget resolution unless the House first approves a $1 trillion, 10-year package of road, power grid, broadband and other infrastructure projects that’s already passed the Senate.
Indiana State Fair sees slump in attendance despite adding extra day
This year’s fair, which closed Sunday, was extended to 18 days, but saw its second-worst attendance figure since 2007.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine receives full approval from FDA
The U.S. becomes the first country to fully approve the shot, according to Pfizer, and CEO Albert Bourla said he hoped the decision “will help increase confidence in our vaccine, as vaccination remains the best tool we have to help protect lives.”
KAR announces $450M acquisition of California-based wholesale auto auction firm
Escondido, California-based Carwave, founded in 2009, serves franchised and independent dealers in California and has been expanding into other states.
IBJ Podcast: How is the Big Car arts group changing the Garfield Park neighborhood?
Host Mason King talks with Big Car CEO Jim Walker about the art campus the organization has developed in the neighborhood and how the group is trying to ensure artists aren’t eventually priced out of being there.
Rising COVID-19 rates bring back masks at local school districts
Districts such as Washington Township have found themselves caught in the middle of a political and public health maelstrom, trying to balance changing health guidance amid the delta surge with the demands of parents and desire for in-person learning.
Residents fighting U.S. 24 changes in northern Indiana
The Indiana Department of Transportation has proposed building a so-called “J-turns” at the intersection of U.S. 24 and Indiana 19 just north of Peru.
Ex-Indiana basketball star Buckner picked to lead trustees
Indiana University Board of Trustees members elected Quinn Buckner to a two-year term as its chairman this month, making him the first Black person to hold that position in the school’s 201-year history.