Analysis: IU takes high road, but frustration building with college football playoffs
IU’s assignment to the lower-tier Outback Bowl after a 6-1 season is just one of the post-season decisions that has enraged and flummoxed football fans this year.
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Recipients of the federal grants including Beech Grove, Lapel, Thorntown and Edinburgh in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
IBJ Podcast: Can IU keep Tom Allen as elite schools come knocking?
Headed for the Outback Bowl, the football program finds itself in an unusual position after years as the Big Ten’s doormat. One could argue that IU needs coach Tom Allen right now a lot more than Tom Allen needs IU.
Panel: People over 75, essential workers next for vaccines
The recommendation came as a second vaccine began rolling out to hospitals as the nation works to get the coronavirus pandemic under control.
White House secures ‘three martini lunch’ tax deduction in draft of relief package
The tax break for corporate meal expenses has been denounced by congressional Democrats, but they agreed to the provision in exchange for expanded tax credits for low-income families and the working poor.
McConnell announces agreement on nearly $900B coronavirus relief package
The deal includes stimulus checks and would extend unemployment benefits of up to $300 per week, which could start as early as Dec. 27.
Lilly CEO urges hospitals to use COVID antibody treatments, after supplies pile up
Less than 20% of the monoclonal antibody doses shipped by two companies, Indianapolis-based Lilly and New York-based Regeneron, have have used, officials say, even though they can reduce hospitalizations by up to 70%.
Indiana reports 6,558 new COVID-19 cases, 53 more deaths
Indiana has reported an increase of 1,472 deaths from COVID-19 since the beginning of the month, just two fewer than the increase of deaths reported in all of November.
Strained health agencies push do-it-yourself contact tracing
In Indiana, the health department recently said it would no longer ask for a detailed list of symptoms and would encourage people to call their own contacts.
Lawmakers reach compromise over GOP proposal to rein in Fed’s powers, clearing path for a stimulus package deal
The breakthrough came after two days of scrambling that sent tremors across Capitol Hill, as lawmakers realized that a deal badly desired by both sides could fall through at the last minute.
Indiana COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 3,000
The state on Saturday reported 73 more deaths due to COVID-19, the 10th time deaths have exceeded 70 in the past 12 daily reports.
U.S. clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal
Much-needed doses are set to arrive Monday after the Food and Drug Administration authorized an emergency rollout of the vaccine developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health.
Demand surprisingly low for COVID-19 antibody drugs, but shortages still loom
Red tape, staff shortages, testing delays and strong skepticism are keeping many patients and doctors from the drugs made by Eli Lilly and Co. and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
U.S. awaits word on 2nd vaccine as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
The Food and Drug Administration was evaluating a shot developed by Moderna Inc. and the National Institutes of Health and was expected to give it the green light soon, clearing the way for its use to begin as early as Monday.
Congressional leaders eye stopgap measure with hours before lapse in government funding
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the No. 2 Senate Republican, told reporters Friday afternoon that expectations of a deal by the end of the day reflected “a triumph of hope over experience.”
College students recruited as teachers to keep schools open
As the coronavirus sidelines huge numbers of educators, school districts are turning to college students, who are learning online or home for extended winter breaks.
Planned Noblesville bypass can’t seem to avoid controversy
Officials are leaning toward choosing a path that cuts through the property of a major employer, in order to avoid the route that would pass through a historic district. The employer is threatening to leave the city.
Pandemic prompts developer to reassess what to build next at Bottleworks District
Hendricks Commercial Properties has begun preliminary discussions on phase two, but hasn’t decided whether to stick with its original plan that emphasized office space.
Lawmakers seek to shield businesses from COVID lawsuits
Several state lawmakers have been drafting coronavirus immunity legislation over the past several months as efforts in Congress to pass federal legislation have stalled.
Greenwood man facing 19 charges in $14 million fraud case
Prosecutors say Daniel R. Fruits, 46, defrauded his former employer out of millions of dollars that he spent on real estate, cars, Rolex watches, escort services and other items.