State’s official count of COVID-19 cases surpasses 43,000
The Indiana State Department of Health on Wednesday reported nine new deaths due to the coronavirus.
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Indianapolis school districts to open on scheduled start dates
School districts across Indianapolis will reopen for the upcoming academic year with in-person instruction and offer virtual instruction for students who are uncomfortable or unable to return to classrooms, according to a letter shared by districts Wednesday.
Virus pummels commercial real estate, could end long boom
Office tenants are considering renting less space as more employees work from home, and the trend toward online shopping is accelerating, which could cut already weak demand for retail space in downtown areas and malls.
Major League Baseball to come back with 60-game schedule
Major League Baseball on Tuesday night issued a schedule that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks in its shortest season since 1878.
U.S. stocks rise again, but spread of virus tempering gains
U.S. stocks rose for a second day, but faded near the closing of the market as concern mounted that a spike in virus cases in some states could curtail economic activity.
Trump tells aides he supports second round of stimulus checks
Leading congressional Republicans and some senior White House officials remain skeptical of sending more checks, creating a rift within conservative circles that could have significant consequences for the stimulus package set to be taken up by lawmakers in July.
COVID-19 deaths rise by 14, cases by 238 in Indiana
The Indiana State Department of Health on Tuesday said 426,376 virus tests have been administered to Hoosiers.
Surging virus cases in some states raise fear that progress is slipping
The number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases across the country per day has reached more than 26,000, up from about 21,000 two weeks ago. Indiana, meanwhile, is seeing a downward trend in new cases.
Indiana offers public schools $61M in remote learning grants
Indiana’s public schools can apply for funding to improve their remote learning capabilities during the coronavirus pandemic through the grant program, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Monday.
Politics driving divergent view of U.S. economy
Americans’ outlook on the national economy has improved somewhat from its lowest points during the early weeks of the pandemic, but a new poll suggests Democrats and Republicans are living in alternate economic realities.
Noblesville venue part of Live Nation’s new drive-in concert series
Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series, at three different venues in the United States in July, months after the live music industry went on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases
The agency said Brazil led the way with 54,771 cases tallied and the United States was next at 36,617. Experts said rising case counts can reflect multiple factors, including more widespread testing as well as broader infection.
Treasury to provide more details on rescue loans, but watchdogs say not enough
A plan to disclose the names of small business owners who received $150,000 or more in forgivable loans was not enough for to provide a complete picture of how money was allocated.
Indiana reports daily COVID-19 testing increase of more than 10,000
The Indiana State Health Department on Sunday said 10.3% of the 411,920 people in Indiana who have been tested so far were positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Indiana farmers markets make changes to reopen in pandemic
Indiana boasts nearly 200 farmers markets statewide that play a vital role in the local economies, according to research done by Purdue University.
Indiana sees COVID-19 cases rise by 315, deaths by 19
Cases of COVID-19 in the state have surpassed 42,000 since the beginning of the pandemic, the Indiana State Department of Health reported on Saturday.
Nearly $1M for hand sanitizer: Local leaders size up costs of reopening schools
Two Indianapolis school leaders warned Thursday that the costs to reopen schools in the fall will likely exceed what their districts received in federal aid to pay for additional safety precautions against the coronavirus.
U.S. traffic has rebounded to about 90% of pre-pandemic levels, analysts say
In 22 states, people have begun to drive even more than they did in late February, before government shutdown orders began to take effect, according to INRIX, a traffic analytics firm.
AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
The nation’s largest movie theater chain changed its position on mask-wearing less than a day after the company became a target on social media for saying it would defer to local governments on the issue.
2020 Indiana 100: Cook Group still blazing own trail 9 years after founder’s death
The company, whose largest business is medical devices, generated $2.4 billion in revenue last year and employs 13,531 people worldwide, including 7,699 in Indiana.