A survey by the Arts Council of Indianapolis shows 95 percent of area creatives are struggling financially, and two-thirds of nonprofits report significant financial loss.

Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said Thursday he was in favor of pushing back Indianas May 5 primary but that GOP Secretary of State Connie Lawson was leading discussions with state political party leaders.

Like many Indianapolis area arts organizations, concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic led the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre to cancel the rest of its 2019-2020 season. But ticket holders to the IRT's current play, "Murder On the Orient Express," have the opportunity to enjoy a virtual performance of the show.

Distribution will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, beginning Friday, March 20. Families will receive one 17-pound box of food, which includes a variety of non-perishable meal-making items.

Gov. Eric Holcomb, Secretary of State Connie Lawson and state party leaders announced the unprecedented change Friday.

Moving Indianas primary election to June 2 could have a ripple effect on this years Democratic and Republican state party conventions, slated for mid-June.

A third person in Indiana has died from the novel coronavirus the second Marion County resident.

We continue to answer your questions about the coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19 -- and there sure are plenty. That's to be expected as the nation convulses from unprecedented lockdowns, quarantines and other interruptions.

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced new measures to help halt the spread of COVID-19 in the state, including closing all public and non-public schools. And two Indiana companies are helping make testing more efficient.

The order signed Wednesday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic prohibits unnecessary travel, closes all Carmel public playgrounds and advises work-out facilities to close. Banks will be allowed to stay open, but only with ATM and drive-thru services.