The Indiana State Department of Health reported 79 additional confirmed deaths over the last week, bringing the state's total to 3,003. The state announced nearly 86,000 total confirmed cases including two days with more than 1,000 reported cases and more than 977,000 Hoosiers tested.

As some Midwest school districts open with in-person classes, school nurses face a big challenge. They play a crucial role in keeping kids safe from COVID-19. And they have to handle many other health issues. A middle school nurse in Fort Dodge, Iowa, explains how shes preparing.

The school cited violations of the Protect Purdue Pledge, which -- among other guidelines -- calls for the use of face masks and social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19.

The 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 is days away with final preparations being made for the Greatest Spectacle In Racing. Race officials are encouraging fans to stay home and watch the race on television.

As colleges across the country welcome students back to campus, incoming freshmen are starting college in the middle of a pandemic. And, many are struggling with a tough decision to start or defer college this fall.

University president the Rev. John Jenkins said there have been 147 confirmed cases of coronavirus on campus since the start of classes for the universitys approximately 12,000 students.

The awards announced Wednesday will go to 1,366 schools, the vast majority of which are traditional public schools.

The Lost Wage Assistance Program will be available for out of work Hoosiers backdated to Aug. 1. Federal guidelines say workers must have received benefits of at least $100 under state or federal unemployment programs to be eligible.

The Parke County Board of Commissioners have voted to cancel this year's Covered Bridge Festival because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The league revealed Monday that large blocks of Indianapolis hotel rooms that had been reserved for the event have been released.