IndyCar planning new October race on IMS road course
The added stop at Indianapolis, called the Harvest GP, would be the third trip to the speedway in one season for IndyCar.
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Auto insurers return money to customers during ‘unprecedented’ driving slump
States across the U.S. have issued stay-at-home mandates to help slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus. That’s led to a decline of about 35% to 50% in driving in most states.
Stocks rise sharply on hopes of progress in battling virus
U.S. stocks climbed more than 5% in morning trading, following up on gains that were nearly as big in Europe and Asia.
Coronavirus patients rush to join studies of Gilead drug
Remdesivir is farther along in testing than many other potential therapies, and the current studies could lead to regulatory approval.
IndyGo hires new project exec after chief planner for Red Line departs
Transportation engineer Jennifer Pyrz now will lead IndyGo’s capital plan projects, including its upcoming Purple Line and Blue Line bus rapid-transit projects.
INDOT to close I-70 in Indianapolis to take advantage of pandemic traffic slowdown
The Indiana Department of Transportation said it was accelerating planned construction on the interstate while traffic is down about 40%.
State reports 533 more cases of COVID-19, 12 more deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health reported that 26,191 people have been tested so far, up from 22,652 in the previous day’s report.
IBJ Podcast: What you need to know about unemployment now
State unemployment specialist Josh Richardson talks with host Mason King about who is now eligible for benefits under an expansion approved by Congress as well as how soon they’ll begin receiving benefits and how the agency is adjusting to a flood of applicants.
Nursing home operator designates facility for COVID-19, moving residents to others
A Fishers-based operator of nursing homes plans to relocate residents from one of its facilities to other sites and designate the vacated 140-bed facility for COVID-19 patients only—a move that is meeting resistance from some public officials and family members.
Across the United States, COVID-19 is killing more men than women, data show
Indiana is seeing a trend being seen around the nation: More women are testing positive for COVID-19, but more men are dying of it.
State death toll rises to 127 as COVID-19 cases climb to 4,411
Marion County reported 1,760 cases—up from 1,570 cases on Saturday—with 37 deaths, according to figures released by the state on Sunday.
Kyle Guy, former Mr. Basketball, reveals grandfather died from COVID-19
One year after the most memorable weekend of his basketball career, former Indiana Mr. Basketball and University of Virginia star Kyle Guy is dealing with a family tragedy.
Trump says ‘toughest’ weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads
At the same time, President Trump expressed growing impatience with social distancing guidelines and said he’s eager to get the country reopened and its stalled economy back on track.
Health care jobs evaporate in pivot to COVID-19 treatment
Even as hospitals scrounge for professionals from the industry to treat the burgeoning numbers of people with COVID-19, others are on the sidelines as elective procedures, diagnostics and appointments are canceled or postponed.
Analysis: How long until sports can return?
Assessing probability is futile, but public health leaders indicate that fans and leagues should prepare for sports to remain absent not just for the coming months but into next year.
Cummins to suspend production at southern Indiana plants
The engine-maker says it will close three Columbus manufacturing sites and one in Seymour until May 4. The news comes a day after the company announced that it would temporarily reduce the salaries of its U.S. employees by 10% to 25%.
Fever’s Catchings to be enshrined in Basketball Hall of Fame
Catchings, 40, enters the Hall with an impressive roster of NBA stars who also recently retired, including Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and the late Kobe Bryant.
Coronavirus cases swell to 3,953 in state, 1,570 cases in Marion County
The Indiana State Department of Health reported Saturday that 19,800 people have been tested so far, up from 17,835 in Friday’s report. The Indiana death to has reached 116.
CDC recommends Americans wear cloth masks in public
The recommendation reverses earlier guidance on the subject as the COVID-19 epidemic continues to balloon across the United States.
State launches ‘Hope’ campaign as Hoosiers seek mental health, social services in huge numbers
Gov. Eric Holcomb acknowledged the state is facing a potential mental-health crisis, and said he is committed to offering services to Hoosiers who are feeling troubled.