The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Monday to shield, at least in part, federal COVID-19 stimulus checks from creditors.

The Indiana State Department of Health reported seven additional deaths Monday, bringing the state's total to 569. State Health Commissioner Kris Box says deaths reported to the state are often lower over weekends. The state announced more than 11,500 total confirmed cases, with almost 65,000 Hoosiers tested.

An Indiana Congressman and Indianapolis' mayor are concerned some families can't access broadband internet at a time when students are homebound and expected to continue their education during the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced an extension of his Stay-At-Home order for Indiana Monday through May 1. The most recent update loosens regulations on elective surgeries.

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 59 additional deaths over the weekend, bringing the state's total to 562. The state announced more than 11,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 61,000 Hoosiers tested.

Protesters lined the street in front of the governors mansion Saturday waving American flags and holding signs as supporters honked in passing. They say the plan to slowly reopen businesses in less than two weeks isn't fast enough.

David Vega is a fourth-year medical student at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Earlier this year, he was in Africa for one of his courses. He had heard about the coronavirus spreading in China, but didn't think much of it until his symptoms started a few days after he retuned to Indiana.

Indianapolis' Near West neighborhoods are some of the city's most diverse, and all connect directly with the White River. Local nonprofit Indy Convergence has worked with residents for years on creative ways to improve the landscape and livability of the area.

The university furloughed 154 full-time employees and 46 part-time employees, it said in a news release. The layoffs began Thursday and are expected to last though July 31.

Republicans on the Indiana Election Commission rejected Democrats attempt Friday to loosen some restrictions for the June 2 primary election.