Articles tagged as: COVID-19
August 27, 2020
Businesses Around Speedway Feel The Impact Of An Indy 500 Without Spectators
When the Indy 500 ran without spectators last weekend, it wasn't just the hundreds of thousands of fans who were missing -- it was also the millions of dollars they pump into local shops and restaurants.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2020
State Of Downtown Indianapolis Discussed, Including Challenges Facing Mile Square
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett highlighted areas where the city is investing to help -- including public safety, outreach efforts for people experiencing homelessness.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2020
Indianapolis Public Schools Spent $27M (So Far) During Pandemic
Indianapolis Public Schools spent $27 million on COVID-19 related expenses since March when school buildings began to close in response to the pandemic.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2020
Indiana's Statewide Mask Order Extended For 30 Days
Gov. Eric Holcomb extended Wednesday the statewide face mask order that he first issued a month ago aimed at slowing the coronavirus spread.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2020
Study: 84K Indiana Students May Lack Home Internet Access During Pandemic
A new study from Ball State University found that about 68,649 to 84,118 Indiana school-age children do not have internet access at home.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2020
Indiana Group Asks Appeals Court For Broader Mail-In Voting
The appeal filed Tuesday by the nonprofit group Indiana Vote By Mail and several voters comes after a federal judge in Indianapolis rejected on Friday their request for a court order to extend no-excuse mail-in balloting.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2020
Holcomb Extends Mask Order, Keeps Indiana In Place On Reopening
The state will stay in its current phase or reopening -- Stage 4.5 -- for at least another month. That means, for instance, restaurants can only be at 75 percent capacity, while bars, nightclubs and tourism sites are at 50 percent.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2020
Sen. Mike Braun Thinks Congress Is Too Far Apart To Pass More Coronavirus Relief
Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) says a vaccine for coronavirus is coming. But he is less certain about another round of pandemic relief funding.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2020
NAACP To Help African American Residents With Energy Bills
The NAACP is offering up to $300 for African American residents struggling to pay their energy bills due to COVID-19.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2020
Re-Employment Response Plan Launches In Marion County
A new online employment website aims to help people in Marion County connect with jobs and get needed training.
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