The Central Indiana COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund is giving more than $4.5 million to community organizations in Marion and surrounding counties.

The sheer amount and speed of layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic are putting enormous strain on the unemployment insurance system in Indiana. It's leaving some wondering how the system works -- and if it's prepared to handle this crisis.

The Department of Workforce Development still has no deadline for when unemployment benefits, authorized by federal law, will reach self-employed Hoosiers despite receiving guidance from the Department of Labor over the weekend.

Cummins is temporarily shut down the companys four southern Indiana facilities and cutting wages of salaried employees in response to shrinking demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 12 additional deaths Monday, bringing the states total to 139. The state announced nearly 5,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 26,000 Hoosiers tested.

Tech repair shops are considered essential and remain open during the coronavirus pandemic. They're preparing to help customers since technology use is up.

Purdue University announced Monday May and June graduate and undergraduate summer courses will be conducted remotely, and a decision about in-person July classes will be made by May 15.

The Indianapolis City-County Council Monday unanimously voted in favor of extending Mayor Joe Hogsett's emergency declaration orders until May 1.

Public information about the coronavirus is critical to keep people healthy, or treat them when they get sick, but understanding the information a doctor is saying might be especially difficult for non-English speaking patients.

Many Hoosiers who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will see a temporary increase in the amount they receive starting this month.