A dispute between two of the city's top elected officials went public on Wednesday as Clerk Nyota Figgs and Mayor Thaddeus Jones traded allegations.

A total of 1,248 Hoosiers tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, the highest daily case count since April 29 and a whopping 853% increase compared to the 131 cases tallied in Indiana one month ago.

(The Center Square) – Indiana’s attorney general has filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court over a lower court’s ruling allowing Gov. Eric Holcomb to proceed with a lawsuit against the state’s General Assembly.

The ordinance gives the city a new tool to address residential properties that have been subject to frequent police calls for service.

A significant storm impacted areas including Calumet City, Lansing and Hammond a little after 6 a.m. Wednesday, with more storms possible this afternoon and early evening.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of his legacy, the new Frank Lloyd Wright® Bath Collection by Brizo® channels the unrelenting artistry and enduring influence of iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Developed in collaboration with the esteemed Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, the full bath suite evidences his revolutionary American style of architecture, beginning with the careful selection of materials down to the meticulous construction of every fine detail.

Gov. Eric Holcomb was surrounded Tuesday by Northwest Indiana children's health advocates, Chicago hospital leaders, and Region lawmakers as he ceremonially signed House Enrolled Act 1305.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Prolific, a national growth firm headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., has added Toni McEwan to its leadership team. McEwan comes to Prolific with expertise in the fields of manufacturing, agriculture, and global non-profit work with enterprise companies such as Corteva (NYSE: CTA-A) and Dow Chemical (NYSE: DOW). An accomplished executive with vast experience throughout the U.S., UK, and Ireland, McEwan has led sales, marketing, product and project management, and change management in HR throughout her 20+ year career. McEwan will lead many day-to-day operational and strategic efforts at Prolific.

"I'm afraid we're going to roll right back in to how the heavy hand of government dealt with COVID in the first place," said U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., in response to new federal face mask guidance.

(The Center Square) – The state of Indiana recently filed an appeal over a court ruling forcing it to resume weekly federal unemployment payments.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelis Inc., the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced it is investing more than $7 million to hire 37 new employees and restart several pieces of idled equipment at its manufacturing facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. With this expansion, the plant will produce aluminum for household foil applications later this year after recently securing several multi-year agreements with key customers. Examples of these applications include products such as aluminum foil sheets and rolls used in commercial and residential kitchens. Novelis is actively seeking qualified candidates for available positions that include operators, mechanics, electricians, engineers and other operational leadership roles. Interested candidates can learn more by visiting novelis.com/careers and searching for jobs in Terre Haute.

FT. WAYNE, Ind., July 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iRely, a global leader in business management software for commodities, petroleum distribution, convenience stores, and grain operations, announces the appointment of Marcel Kistler as iRely's senior partner, process transformation. Kistler will lead iRely's process transformation team from Switzerland, where he will guide iRely's customers as they improve business processes by implementing commodity management best practices, the latest technology, and automated workflows.