The announcement was made Thursday morning by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Dr. Virginia Caine of the Marion County Public Health Department.

The cancellation of conventions, conferences and trade shows due to the coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on tourism in Indianapolis, a tourism official said.

The estimated annual economic impact on Indiana from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is $510 million, according to a study by the Indiana University Public Policy Institute using the years 2010-12. The number will surely take a hit this year, it's just not clear how much it will be.

The new site will be at Eastern Star Church on Indianapolis east side, an area identified with a high number of COVID-19 cases.

The Indiana Department of Transportation closed eastbound I-70 on Monday between the highway's North Split with Interstate 65 near downtown Indianapolis to Interstate 465 on the city's east side.

The Indianapolis City-County Council Monday unanimously voted in favor of extending Mayor Joe Hogsett's emergency declaration orders until May 1.

The original "stay-at-home" orders issued by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett in March were set to expire April 6.

The boy was shot shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday and pronounced dead at Riley Hospital for Children. Police say "numerous" shots were fired into the house from the street on the city's northeast side.

More people are looking for ways to spend time outside during "stay-at-home" orders. But it's important for people to head guidance on social distancing when using Indy Parks.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Friday that the city has offered a two-month rent deferral for all tenants in the main hall of City Market. The city is the owner of the historic property, which is home to more than two dozen small businesses.