Articles tagged as: COVID-19
April 6, 2020
Cummins Shuts Down Southern Indiana Plants, Cuts Employee Salaries
Cummins is temporarily shut down the companys four southern Indiana facilities and cutting wages of salaried employees in response to shrinking demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus: 'Stay-At-Home' Order Extended, No Timeline For Self-Employed Benefits
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 12 additional deaths Monday, bringing the states total to 139. The state announced nearly 5,000 total confirmed cases, with more than 26,000 Hoosiers tested.
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As More People Rely On Technology During Coronavirus Crisis, Tech Repair Shops Remain Open
Tech repair shops are considered essential and remain open during the coronavirus pandemic. They're preparing to help customers since technology use is up.
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Purdue Announces Remote Courses For May, June; Cancels May Events
Purdue University announced Monday May and June graduate and undergraduate summer courses will be conducted remotely, and a decision about in-person July classes will be made by May 15.
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City-County Council Adopts Hogsett's Emergency Orders
The Indianapolis City-County Council Monday unanimously voted in favor of extending Mayor Joe Hogsett's emergency declaration orders until May 1.
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How Interpreters Are Essential To Flattening The Curve
Public information about the coronavirus is critical to keep people healthy, or treat them when they get sick, but understanding the information a doctor is saying might be especially difficult for non-English speaking patients.
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SNAP Recipients To Receive Maximum Benefits
Many Hoosiers who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will see a temporary increase in the amount they receive starting this month.
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Storefront Theatre, Community Partners Experience Domino Effect Of Pandemic
The Storefront Theatre in Broad Ripple opened its doors in June of 2019. WFYIs Jill Ditmire spoke with Artistic Director Ronan Marra about the domino effect of the public health crisis on the theater and its community partners.
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Riley Foundation Starts Emergency Fund During Virus Pandemic
The new relief fund is meant to provide families with emergency assistance for housing, utilities, transportation, medications, food and other necessities.
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Historical Society Collecting Items To Tell Story Of Virus
The historical society that's been documenting the state's past since 1830 is for the first time collecting documents at the exact time the historic event is unfolding.
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