A legislative task force will meet for the first time on Monday to examine why COVID-19 is hitting African-American communities harder than the rest of the state.

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 14 additional confirmed deaths on Monday, bringing the state's total to 1,621. The state announced more than 28,000 total confirmed cases, with nearly 184,000 Hoosiers tested.

While the pandemic has changed everyones lives, the disruption to normalcy can be disastrous for people dealing with drug addiction.

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 57 additional confirmed deaths over the weekend, bringing the states total to 1,607. The state announced more than 27,500 total confirmed cases, with more than 177,000 Hoosiers tested.

We're continuing to answer questions about the coronavirus and COVID-19, and the latest batch showed that there's still a lot of confusion about testing.

COVID-19 paused many aspects of the arts and culture world, including fellowships and grants. Visual artist Mirvia Eckert was one of 40 local creatives to receive a Creative Renewal Grant from the Arts Council of Indianapolis. She hopes to use her $10,000 fellowship this summer for a trip to Puerto Rico to study her familys heritage through dance.

The 10 East Arts Windows offer painting, collage, video and light installations. They can be safely viewed from your car or on foot.

A long-standing tradition in downtown Indianapolis has been canceled due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

They urged lawmakers not to allow casinos to reopen until theyre given affordable health care and can ensure safety.

There are 18 days left until the June primary. Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson says county election officials are prepared for both in-person and vote-by-mail ballots during the pandemic.