The Indiana State Department of Health reported 59 additional deaths over the weekend, bringing the state's total to 562. The state announced more than 11,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 61,000 Hoosiers tested.

Protesters lined the street in front of the governors mansion Saturday waving American flags and holding signs as supporters honked in passing. They say the plan to slowly reopen businesses in less than two weeks isn't fast enough.

David Vega is a fourth-year medical student at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Earlier this year, he was in Africa for one of his courses. He had heard about the coronavirus spreading in China, but didn't think much of it until his symptoms started a few days after he retuned to Indiana.

Indianapolis' Near West neighborhoods are some of the city's most diverse, and all connect directly with the White River. Local nonprofit Indy Convergence has worked with residents for years on creative ways to improve the landscape and livability of the area.

The university furloughed 154 full-time employees and 46 part-time employees, it said in a news release. The layoffs began Thursday and are expected to last though July 31.

Republicans on the Indiana Election Commission rejected Democrats attempt Friday to loosen some restrictions for the June 2 primary election.

Beginning Saturday, April 18, Eagle Creek Park will restrict vehicle access to decrease crowds and excessive traffic throughout the park. The parks department is also closing its four dog parks until further notice.

Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Friday he would be extending the Indiana's "Stay-At-Home" order through May 1, falling in line with neighboring states.

Monthly numbers released Friday show Indiana's March unemployment rate went up only a tenth of a percent. That doesn't reflect the almost half million Hoosiers who applied for unemployment assistance in the last month.

Small businesses have rushed to get federal assistance due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, Indiana banks are urging Congress to boost funding.