State lawmakers are preparing for a legislative session in January that must adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. A study committee tasked with resolving that issue had its first meeting Thursday.

New information on coronavirus-related deaths among Indiana nursing home residents collected by state health officials shows 128 more deaths than previously reported by the facilities.

The office says unlike many courses, technical education classes have hands-on experience requirements that cant be replicated online.

Attorney General Curtis Hill released a non-binding opinion that said even the broad emergency powers in state law dont authorize the governor to issue a mask mandate or attach a criminal penalty to it.

Indianapolis and county officials reinstated restrictions Thursday on businesses, gatherings and when schools can open for in-person instruction in response to increase of COVID-19 infections.

Carlette Duffy became the city's Director of Reentry just one month before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. WFYI's Jill Sheridan spoke with Duffy by phone about the challenges facing people going through reentry right now.

Here is a summary of more than 50 back to school plans from Central Indiana school districts.

Gov. Eric Holcomb said back-to-school season is part of why he also issued a statewide mask mandate for all Hoosiers.

Race fans will have to undergo a temperature check at the gate and will receive a face mask and hand sanitizer. Seating will also be spread out to practice social distancing.

The Indiana eLearning Lab aims to offer educators professional development on virtual learning launched as many schools make it a focus due to the pandemic.