COVID-19 cases surge to 6,907 in state, 2,600 in Marion County
The 55 deaths were the most reported to date in the Indiana State Department of Health’s daily updates, up from 42 on Thursday.
Latest News
Articles
Record bankruptcies predicted in next year as unemployment soars
New research from economists at three Federal Reserve banks shows coronavirus-related bankruptcies could rise by 200,000, reaching almost 1 million, unless government stimulus programs offset the increase.
Virus forces CIB to scale back first phase of $360M fieldhouse renovation project
The Capital Improvement Board is significantly scaling back the first phase of a $360 million Bankers Life Fieldhouse renovation as uncertainty about working conditions and the NBA season have thrown a wrench into the construction schedule.
Indy tech firm Hc1 joins COVID-19 fight with real-time lab analytics tool
CEO Brad Bostic calls the new dashboard “a game-changer” in predicting the movement of the disease and formulating plan to stop its spread.
Indiana could receive more than $2.6B from federal stimulus package for state, local spending
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law on March 27, provided $2 trillion in economic aid for business, hospitals and governments struggling with the impact of the pandemic.
Owner of Try It Tiny files bankruptcy, dissolves company
The Airbnb concept for tiny houses was dissolved March 23 with more than $765,000 in outstanding business debt.
Area existing-home sales took off in March despite pandemic limitations
Sales of existing single-family homes increased dramatically in central Indiana in March despite a global pandemic that limited house shopping. Meanwhile, tight inventories helped propel the median home price in the region to a record.
Amazon seeking to run its own coronavirus tests on workers
Amazon said Thursday that it is developing a lab to screen its workers for the coronavirus, showing that more visibility into who is infected is essential to returning its business to normalcy.
Pandemic reduces air travel to numbers seen at dawn of jet age
The number of Americans getting on airplanes has sunk to a level not seen in more than 60 years, as people shelter in their homes to avoid catching or spreading the new coronavirus.
U.S. gig workers, self-employed face delays in jobless aid
A whole new category of people—gig workers, independent contractors and self-employed people—were extended unemployment aid during the pandemic. Yet most states are still updating their systems to process these applications.
White House says no ‘surprise’ billing for COVID-19 patients
Hospitals taking money from the $2 trillion stimulus bill will have to agree not to send “surprise” medical bills to patients treated for COVID-19, the White House said Thursday.
Wall Street caps best week since 1974 on latest Fed stunner
The stock market closed out its best week in 45 years on Thursday after the Federal Reserve launched its latest titanic effort to support the economy through the coronavirus outbreak.
Indianapolis funeral firm joins University of Washington coronavirus protein project
Baker Lab had asked companies and people capable of processing data to join in on the massive project to find a vaccine while their computers are idle.
State receives more than 200 complaints, issues 80 warnings to businesses violating stay-at-home order
During Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order requires most companies—including liquor stores—to either close or provide curbside service only. Groceries, gas stations, hospitals and other services deemed essential are exempted.
ACLU of Indiana sues to stop panhandling law
The law, which the Indiana General Assembly passed in March and Gov. Eric Holcomb then signed, expands the definition of panhandling in a way that effectively bans begging for money throughout all of downtown Indianapolis.
With casinos closed, gambling revenue declines drastically in Indiana
Indiana took a major hit in expected gambling revenue during March, not only because of closed casinos, but because the cancellation of major sports events severely limited sports betting.
Wiped out of toilet paper? Here’s why
millions of people have been panicking about their household supply. Store shelves have been emptied. Amazon is often out of stock. And social media is bursting with jokes and pleas for a roll or two.
State justices deny ACLU petition to release inmates amid pandemic
The petition, filed March 30 by ACLU of Indiana legal director Ken Falk and attorneys Stevie Pactor and Gavin Rose, argued that individuals held in prisons and jails are highly vulnerable to outbreaks of contagious illnesses.
Federal Reserve rolls out $2.3T plan to buttress cities, businesses
The Fed said Thursday that it is activating a Main Street Business Lending Program authorized by the CARES Act, the largest economic relief package ever passed by Congress.
Indiana reports slowdown in emerging COVID-19 cases for second straight day
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday morning said the death toll in the state has risen to 245, up from 203 reported the previous day.