As Indiana moves into a phased reopening during the coronavirus pandemic, the state is encouraging office workers to continue working from home.

Indiana businesses are receiving a second round of payroll protection loans to assist with the economic downturn from the coronavirus pandemic.

The payoffs for such turnarounds can be extraordinary for the residents who live nearby and for the city as a whole.

At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, even the old and the great must constantly be made new in today's world, and that's happening. The greatness of the Indianapolis 500, and of race weekend, remains.

The U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 14.7 percent in April, the highest level since the Great Depression, as many businesses shut down or severely curtailed operations to try and limit the spread of the deadly coronavirus. From a report: The Labor Department said 20.5 million people abruptly lost their jobs, wiping out a decade of employment gains in a single month. The speed and magnitude of the loss defies comparison. It is roughly double what the nation experienced during the entire 2007-09 crisis. As the virus's rapid spread accelerated in March, President Trump and numerous governors imposed restrictions that led businesses to suddenly shed millions of workers, putting the economy in a deep freeze. Analysts warn it could take many years to return to the 3.5 percent unemployment rate the nation experienced in February in part because it's unclear what a new economy will look like even if scientists make progress on a vaccine, testing, and treatment.

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Boston dominated for most of four quarters but Indiana briefly took the lead in the final minutes behind Victor Oladipo and inspired defensive play.

According to the news release, the NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dallas Mavericks owner and IU alum is taken aback to learn the NBA is stopping play in the wake of a player's coronavirus test

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league would be on hiatus at least 30 days and it's possible the league will not play again this season

Donnie Strack, now in the Thunder front office, checked out Utah's Rudy Gobert on the night of the league's first COVID-19-related cancellation.

Michael Jordan returned from retirement on March 19, 1995, against the Indiana Pacers at Market Square Arena

Indiana Pacers staff had one day to prepare for what suddenly became the world's biggest sporting event

An insurance payment due to Victor Oladipo's injury gives Pacers lowest payroll in NBA

Domantas Sabonis is a long shot in the NBA's video game tournament; he was a long shot before making the All-Star skills competition final, too

Three boys grew up knowing someone named Roger Brown was their grandfather. Then, one day, they began to understand the legacy of the Pacers legend.

Malcolm Brogdon is healing and more minutes for JaKarr Sampson could get the Pacers out of the first round of the playoffs

Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers discusses coronavirus and how his performance changed after the All-Star break

Victor Oladipo was rocking and the Pacers were rolling before NBA shutdown, leaving President Kevin Pritchard, team hopeful about possible resumption.

Justin (the oldest) and Aaron (the youngest) Holiday play for the Indiana Pacers; Jrue Holiday is the best-known of the brothers in the NBA.

The Pacers dealt the No. 2 pick in the 1984 draft for one season of Tom Owens

Source: The Pacers will listen to the government and follow its lead before bringing players back

The Adidas move was expected; each side alleges the other is at fault

Turner: 'It was a rough path for a couple of weeks'

Reggie Miller's 8 points in 8.9 seconds: What were the odds? We do the math.

Indiana Pacers are coming off a second straight season with 48 regular-season wins and a first-round playoff loss

What Miller did may have been the greatest one-man comeback in the history of the NBA.

An iconic fast-food item is going through its midlife crisis. But is McDonald's new apple pie really living its best life in its new body?

Landmark restaurant has been in business since 1927.

This mashed potatoes recipe and tips will ensure that you don't screw it up. Oh, and there's gravy too.

IndyStar's Liz Biro demonstrates how to turn a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie into a straw to drink milk, beer or bourbon.

Wagyu steak, baby lamb chops, dumplings, pie and more were served with fine wine at the IndyStar Wine & Food Experience at Clay Terrace in Carmel.

Take a look at a variety of crepes being created at T-Swirl Crepe, a new place to eat in Downtown Indianapolis.

If your schedule is wide open, consider sourdough. Zionsville baker Cathy Richardson shares her tips for making crusty, tangy loaves.

Whether it's out of necessity, to pass time or to calm nerves, bread baking is a hot topic during coronavirus pandemic

Restaurants and bars in central Indiana respond to the coronavirus, or COVID-19, health pandemic while operating under state-issued restrictions.

Empty seats. Silent screens. How Franklin's Artcraft Theater is weathering the pandemic.

Several Indianapolis-area restaurants are offering brunch deals and takeout specials to help mom relax and stay out of the kitchen on Mother's Day.

New guidelines announced by Gov. Eric Holcomb include timeline for resuming social gatherings and entertainment events, including bars and nightclubs.

Symphony on the Prairie has been canceled, along with other popular concerts this summer. Here's when the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will be back

Sign up for IndyStar's Things To Do newsletter. "The IndianapoList" gives you new ways to explore your city and the quirky stories behind it.

Discover new restaurants, the best drinks and local food at Liz Biro's new Indylicious Facebook group.

As The Children's Museum, Newfields and others wait for the OK to reopen, they are strategizing how to keep visitors safe from the coronavirus spread.

Sample Indy's best burgers, crush a bunch of ice cream and load up on discounts at restaurants.

We're on the quest to find Indianapolis' best things in 150 categories. Nominate your favorites now!

Half-price tickets let you eat, drink wine and see Food Network's Scott Conant at the IndyStar Wine & Food Experience.

Social distancing and people's potential discomfort sitting in auditoriums have given Indianapolis venues several problems to solve amid coronavirus.

Running back who scored 4 touchdowns in the NFC championship game picks up another score in the sport's biggest game

Purdue men's basketball is coming off of an Elite Eight season as Matt Painter enters his 15th season as coach

Johnson County has adopted a trails master plan that lays out 165 miles of new walking and biking trails in the county.

Johnson County commissioners adopted in September a master plan for a county-wide trail system.