New claims for unemployment benefits have been steadily rising since mid-October. Economists say its further proof that COVID-19 not government restrictions is hurting the economy.

Indiana's unemployment rate fell to 5 percent, continuing an encouraging downward trajectory since the start of the pandemic. But the number of people in the labor force is falling too -- and that's not a good sign.

The state is now enlisting the help of community leaders to reach people who could benefit from the program most.

Eaton Corp. has notified state officials that it intends to begin layoffs at the Auburn factory in February and completely close in May the factory that makes clutches for heavy-duty truck transmissions.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the online system for managing unemployment claims will be down temporarily.

More than 100 workers in live events and entertainment rallied in Indianapolis Monday to demand more federal government relief through the pandemic.

More than 3 million Americans lost access to employer-sponsored health insurance during the summer months of the pandemic, according to a recent study by the nonprofit Urban Institute. But researchers say the numbers could have been much worse.

Many people who were waiting on the state to verify their eligibility for unemployment benefits reported them being resolved last week.

The Department of Workforce Development requested to borrow $300 million from the federal government to pay state unemployment insurance claims.

The extra $300 will go to anyone who lost their job due to COVID-19 and was eligible for $100 or more of unemployment benefits between June 26 and Sept. 5. The program, called Lost Wages Assistance, was created through an executive order from President Donald Trump.