Indiana reports another 779 COVID-19 cases, 21 more deaths
The state said more than 948,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Sunday at 5 a.m. More than 1.43 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
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Indiana reports 925 new COVID-19 cases, six more deaths
The state said more than 935,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Saturday at 5 a.m. More than 1.41 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
NCAA apologizes to women’s teams for weight room inequities
NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt vowed to do better during a zoom call Friday morning, a day after photos showed the difference between the weight rooms at the two tournaments.
Jim Nantz gets his wish: Calling a game at Hinkle Fieldhouse
The assignment is one he’s expressed interest in since the NCAA in January announced the entirety of the NCAA Tournament would be played in central Indiana.
Indiana reports another 878 COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths
The state said more than 915,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Friday. More than 1.38 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Fishers bringing back summer festival with concerts, fireworks
Events will include a concert series at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater, a farmer’s market, 5K walk/run, car and art show, street fair, parade and fireworks.
NCAA sets arena limits for March Madness at 22% capacity
Lucas Oil Stadium, which will host the Final Four along with games over the first and second weeks, will hold 6,900 fans on one court and 8,500 on the other. That’s 22% of capacity, which is the largest capacity of any of the six arenas.
AMC opening almost all of its movie theaters this week
AMC’s theater reopenings are part of the entertainment industry’s gradual road to recovery as states begin loosening restrictions and more people receive vaccinations.
Indiana COVID-19 cases remain below 1,000 for 12th straight day
Statewide hospitalizations due to COVID-19 ticked up from 609 on Tuesday to 612 on Wednesday.
U.S. jobless claims rise to 770,000 with layoffs still high
Despite the weekly increase, the four-week average of claims, which smooths out weekly variations, dropped to 746,000, the lowest since late November.
Pop-up shops hope to reap rewards from NCAA basketball fans
The pop-up shops include a few offering locally-made products, and others specializing in tournament-focused merchandise
Indiana could get more vaccine doses soon, allowing for wider eligibility
More vaccine could help Indiana overcome a comparative shortage of doses in recent weeks, which has slowed down efforts to immunize the state, even though more than 400 vaccine sites are open.
IRS delays federal income tax filing due date until May 17
The IRS announced the decision Wednesday and said it would provide further guidance in the coming days. The move provides more breathing room for taxpayers and the IRS alike to cope with changes brought on by the pandemic.
Gen Con reschedules to September, plans ‘hybrid’ event
In a statement on Gen Con’s website, event organizers said they believe the calendar change is the “best approach both to meet the many challenges of the moment and to explore possibilities for the future.”
NCAA teams hit by COVID-19 pauses take hope from antibodies
All those delays for COVID-19 cases that 27 of the 68 teams in the NCAA Tournament went through during the season could end up benefitting them now that they’ve arrived in Indianapolis.
Indiana attorney general defends governor’s mask order power
The defense of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s action comes even though Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita, who took office in January, previously called for curbing the governor’s authority.
Indiana reports 919 more COVID cases, 16 additional deaths
The state said more than 870,000 Hoosiers had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Wednesday. More than 1.3 million had received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination.
Will work-from-home conditions outlast virus? Ford’s move suggests yes
Ford’s announcement sent one of the clearest signals to date that the pandemic has hastened a cultural shift in Americans’ work lives by erasing any stigma around remote work and encouraging the adoption of technology that enables it.
How the NCAA tournament built its ‘bubble’ in Indianapolis
The 68-team men’s tournament, which starts Thursday, is usually staged in 14 cities across the country. Here’s how Indianapolis plans to pull off the whole thing all by itself.
GOP attorneys general question stimulus barring tax cuts
The attorneys general list over a dozen instances of states currently considering new tax credits or cuts that they believe could be jeopardized simply because of the relief funds.