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In Indianapolis neighborhoods, a handful of signs in yards and along fences with words of encouragement for neighbors and health care workers. This one includes a chain of stuffed animals.

Coronavirus: Unemployment Benefits Extension Weeks Away, Positive Signs On Surge

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 49 additional deaths on Wednesday, bringing the states total to 436. The state announced nearly 9,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 48,000 Hoosiers tested.

In the quartile of Marion County's most Black neighborhoods, only had three of the county's 30 testing sites as of June 25.

COVID-19 Testing Scarce In Indianapolis' Black Neighborhoods

Though studies show that Black Americans face more complications and higher death rates from COVID-19, testing sites are scarce in Indianapolis neighborhoods with the most Black residents.

Lapel High School trap team at the Fall Creek Valley Conservation Club students practice over the summer. School-backed teams are a growing trend in Indiana and across the country.

Guns, Not Politics: Shooting Sports Look To High Schools For Growth

School-backed teams are a growing trend in Indiana and across the country. The Indiana High School Clay Target League started three years ago with one team this year there are 15.

State Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon (D-Munster) published her own account Friday in The (Northwest Indiana) Times newspaper.

Lawmaker Details Groping By Attorney General, Who Denies The Allegations

State Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon (D-Munster) published her own account of the incident Friday.

Rep. Tim Brown (R-Crawfordsville) is the chief architect of the House Republican budget proposal.

House GOP Budget Prioritizes School Vouchers, Cuts Cigarette Tax Hike In Half

Indiana House Republicans want to spend at least $65 million less on traditional K-12 schools in their state budget plan than Gov. Eric Holcomb proposed.

House Bill 1002 would use a definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education.

Bill to define, ban antisemitism advanced unanimously by House committee

A bill to define and ban antisemitism in Indiana public education institutions passed unanimously out of a House committee Wednesday.

Lawmakers said the amended bill gives patients birth control options and introduces requirements for health departments to provide education on “fertility awareness” birth control methods.

Advocates say amendment limits bill to expand access to birth control

Medicaid recipients in Indiana could have more access to birth control under legislation passed by a House committee. However, advocates said an amendment limits people’s options to just a few birth control methods.

Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) said finding a landing spot on the site of service language took the entirety of the legislative session, but it allows lawmakers to implement a policy that was passed two years ago.

'Comprehensive' health costs plan sent to governor despite access to care concerns

Lawmakers approved the final version of a "comprehensive plan" meant to address health care costs in Indiana. The legislation now heads to the governor's desk despite concerns that some of the policies could limit access to quality health care.

Despite High Manufacturing Score, Economist Warns Trade War May Trigger Downturn

Indiana continues to show success in areas including global reach and tax climate where other states are struggling.

Deer that are sick with EHD are often drawn to water and might be found dead near it.

DNR Confirms Fatal Deer Disease In Clark County, 17 Other Counties Suspected

A dead deer in Clark County has tested positive for a fatal virus called epizootic hemorrhagic disease or EHD.

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