New research from the Polis Center at IUPUI digs into why black residents in Marion County are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. The reasons are based on systemic racism, historic inequities and social factors.

Indianapolis recently announced plans to house people experiencing homelessness who are high risk for COVID-19. It's part of a three-pronged effort that also provides resources to encampments and assists shelter expansion.

Marion County mailed applications for absentee primary election ballots to more registered voters this year.

On Wednesday, Indianapolis Department of Public Works will begin the process of closing the southern quadrants of Monument Circle and sections of Massachusetts Avenue, Georgia Street, Illinois Street and Broad Ripple Avenue.

Library branch buildings remain closed across Marion County, but residents will soon be able obtain books and other materials.

Indianapolis city officials announced plans to start slowly reopening businesses starting on Friday, May 15.

City leaders say Marion County's restrictions remain in place until at least May 15, including those on gatherings at places of worship, despite state orders easing restrictions.

Gov. Eric Holcomb said Thursday that any easing of Indiana's statewide stay-at-home order won't limit the authority of city or county officials from imposing tighter restrictions in their attempts to slow the coronavirus.

The announcement was made Thursday morning by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Dr. Virginia Caine of the Marion County Public Health Department.

Indianapolis Mayor Mayor Joe Hogsett announced a new $2.6 million fund Wednesday to help low-income students and their public schools in Marion County navigate the sudden switch to remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic.