The director of Indiana Universitys Environmental Resilience Institute has been picked to serve under the Biden administration. Janet McCabe, also a professor at IUPUI's McKinney School of Law, has been nominated as deputy administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency.

Chief U.S. District Judge Jane E. Magnus-Stinson extended an order Wednesday suspending in-person jury trials in all divisions of the Southern District of Indiana until at least April 5.

A legislative committee hearing this week was disrupted when dozens of people who showed up to testify refused to wear masks -- which are required in the Statehouse.

The Capitol attack targeting lawmakers in Washington, D.C., has left people reeling including educators but people in the education field say there are several steps schools can take to address ongoing political unrest, while supporting the emotional needs of kids.

The Indiana State Board of Education on Wednesday quietly rescinded an earlier decision to count nearly 1,100 additional students who left school without diplomas as dropping out.

The Indiana State Board of Education is revamping the accountability system and has suggested new ways to evaluate school quality could include attendance rates, social studies and science test scores, and career exploration.

The Indiana Department of Health added 4,744 confirmed COVID-19 cases to the state's total Friday, raising it to 583,160. The new cases were recorded Jan. 14. It also added 42 COVID-19 deaths to the state's total, bringing it to 8,872. The deaths occurred between Jan. 12-14.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on Americans' mental health. Hotline calls have increased. And doctors have seen an increase in depression like symptoms in patients -- even children. Health professionals are encouraging adults to talk to children about mental health and suicide.

Hoosiers 70 and older can now register for appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Indiana Department of Health announced the expansion Wednesday.

The Indianapolis Opera continues renovation plans for the Basile Opera Center, in a former Meridian-Kessler Greek Orthodox Church.

Terry Gross, who has been host of Fresh Air since 1975, has interviewed thousands of people and isn't afraid to ask the tough questions.

Indy-based musician Joshua Powell talks with WFYI's Melissa Davis about the value of attracting and keeping artists in the city, explains his process, and shares his music.