People of color continue to be hit hard by COVID-19. But they're being vaccinated at lower rates. Experts say mistrust is a big factor, and some groups are trying to help.

Senate Bill 1 requires an individual wanting to file suit to show evidence of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

The Indiana Department of Health's weekly tracking map updated Wednesday labels no counties in the highest-risk red category for the first time since late September. That is down from 73 of the 92 counties in that category last month.

More than 5,500 vaccination appointments had to be rescheduled because of severe weather this week. And the winter storm caused delays in vaccine shipments to Indiana.

More than 70 COVID-19 vaccine clinics were closed Tuesday in the aftermath of a winter storm that dumped up to 18 inches of snow in northwestern Indiana and between 6 to 8 inches in the central and eastern parts of the state.

Federal jury trials suspended last fall amid a surge in coronavirus cases are expected to resume in April in all divisions of the Southern District of Indiana, a judge announced Friday.

Gov. Eric Holcombs signature is all that separates Hoosier businesses, health care systems and schools from COVID-19 liability protections.

Approximately 1,000 families were served at a mobile food distribution site at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Friday.

Senate Bill 1 would limit legal action from Hoosiers against companies, hospitals, schools and other organizations for damages related to COVID-19. It's one of two COVID liability protection bills proposed this session.

Across the Midwest, the rollout of COVID vaccines has been spotty. Lots of people are having a trouble with online signups. And vaccine demand far exceeds supply. That's made the process challenging, especially in rural areas.