In a letter, the coalition says the COVID-19 pandemic could make it difficult for the public to participate in planning for the Mid-States Corridor Project.

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 49 additional deaths on Wednesday, bringing the states total to 436. The state announced nearly 9,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 48,000 Hoosiers tested.

The COVID-19 pandemic closed Indiana school buildings -- and students will finish the school year at home, including 17-year-old Sarah Naidu. WFYI's Jill Ditmire spoke with Naidu to learn how she's seeing the effects of public health crisis -- through summer, next year and college.

Across the country, there have been shortages of COVID-19 tests. However, Carmel has taken an unusual step to keep residents safe. All city employees who deal directly with the public are being tested weekly -- even if they show no symptoms.

Nursing homes around Indiana will be allowed to establish facilities specifically for coronavirus patients under an order issued Tuesday by the state health commissioner.

The Fishers Arts Council is rolling out a monthly series of free, live, interactive panels designed to help local creatives develop business and professional skills.

Associate Professor of Drawing at Herron School of Art and Design Anila Agha is also an internationally acclaimed visual artist and currently has work in a show in Taiwan. Shes not sure how long it will be there, because travel restrictions wont allow the gallery owner to ship it back.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard is strongly urging all who are in public, to wear face coverings.

Black Hoosiers account for about 18 percent of COVID-19 cases and more than 20 percent of deaths from the virus. Yet African Americans make up less than 10 percent of the state's population.

U.S. Sen. Todd Young says the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved nearly $6 billion in loans for Hoosier businesses, though the money hasn't been distributed yet.