Indiana's environmental organizations are struggling to stay afloat as the coronavirus pandemic has halted spring events that usually attract members and donors, which are crucial for their operations.

National park rangers and local officials will monitor park beaches and lots for overcrowding and dangerous conditions and will close them if needed to protect public health.

The state's award of a $17.9 million contract for operating dozens of coronavirus testing sites across Indiana came weeks after a company executive gave $50,000 to Gov. Eric Holcomb's reelection campaign.

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 41 additional confirmed deaths over Memorial Day weekend, bringing the state's total to 1,832. The state announced more than 31,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 226,000 Hoosiers tested.

Health officials in the Ohio county that includes Columbus have apologized after releasing a document advising African-Americans to avoid face coverings that might be interpreted as being "associated with gang symbolism."

Indianapolis recently announced plans to house people experiencing homelessness who are high risk for COVID-19. It's part of a three-pronged effort that also provides resources to encampments and assists shelter expansion.

Though many businesses and restaurants are now able to reopen, arts and entertainment venues remain closed. And while some creative's find blessings in isolation, others feel the curse. Visual artist Benny Sanders finds himself somewhere in between.

We're continuing to answer questions about the coronavirus and COVID-19, and lately there have been a lot about states reopening. As that happens, how can you stay safe? And do the rules about masks, hand-washing and social distancing still apply?

The Indiana jobless rate was higher than the 14.7 percent national rate. April's mark was much worse than the state's peak unemployment rate of 11 percent in 2010 during the last recession, according to federal statistics released Friday.

American Senior Communities runs the facilities for Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County.