Hundreds of trees were planted across Indianapolis this week to increase the city’s urban tree canopy.

The Indiana House dismissed an attempt by one lawmaker this week to ban any COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the state. But that likely won’t be the last time this issue comes up in the General Assembly.

The newly filed suit claims the Gay-Straight Alliance club at Pendleton Heights High School has been prevented from advertising on the school's radio station and bulletin boards. Court documents also say the school principal has prevented the club from fundraising on school property.

The Indiana Department of Health added 3,255 COVID-19 cases to the state's total Friday, raising it to 947,918. The cases were confirmed Sept. 23. There were 30 confirmed COVID-19 deaths reported, raising the state's total to 14,895. The deaths occurred Sept. 13-23.

An Indianapolis museum that documents the life and writings of novelist Kurt Vonnegut has been named Indiana's first-ever Literary Landmark by a national group.