Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, nation's largest owner of malls, is backing out of a $3.6 billion deal to buy a major rival as the coronavirus pandemic shakes the retail economy.

Stage 4 of the "Back on Track" plan allows groups of up to 250 people to gather. Retail stores no longer have capacity limits, though the state still urges proper social distancing.

Indiana housing advocates say the Hoosier State faces a rental housing crisis with its eviction moratorium set to expire at the end of the month.

Indianapolis Musician Brandon Meeks plays bass in a number of jazz combos, is part of the group Native Sun and teaches jazz performance at University of Indianapolis. For the past year he has been moving more of his work online.

For special education students and their families, finding the right materials and support in schools can be difficult, but the pandemic is forcing schools to rethink what learning looks like -- and how it's delivered.

The state Gaming Commission says casinos can open to the public at reduced capacity beginning June 15.

Career and Technical Education programs across the state are preparing to offer in-person classes to high school students in July. It could be the first time students take classes in a school building since they were closed in March due to the pandemic.

Many worry about how to pay for some of the changes, and whether or not all of them will be needed or possible in different parts of the state.

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 37 additional confirmed deaths since Sunday, bringing the states total to 2,158. The state announced more than 38,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 315,000 Hoosiers tested.

The agency still isnt offering driving skills tests, however. It says its finalizing a timeline for when it will resume those exams.