Indiana's breakthrough cases -- COVID-19 infections in people who are fully vaccinated -- are rising. But experts say while the increase in cases is concerning, it doesn’t show a lack of protection from vaccines.

Earlier this month, the Penn-Harris-Madison school board adopted a mask-optional policy for the 2021-22 school year, drawing backlash from local doctors.

Indiana's latest surge in COVID-19 infections has pushed hospitalizations and intensive care unit treatments for the illness to levels last seen in January.

Rockport Elementary School in Spencer County has entered its second week of virtual learning with more than half of its students and staff members in COVID-19 quarantine.

Local school board members are on the frontline of what is a health crisis at its core. Some school board members and superintendents across the state speak of a tough spot they’re put in. Some convey a message of confidence that things will be under control soon but others question why public health officials are not making these decisions in the middle of a resurging global pandemic.

Students who participated in the Indy Summer Learning Labs made significant gains on math and reading tests after the five week program.

The Indiana Department of Health's school cases dashboard updates every Monday. This week it recorded 3,504 new student COVID-19 cases -- 3,028 of which were reported in the last seven days.

The vote comes after the county health department released numbers showing the district had a disproportionately high number of students quarantined because of exposure to COVID-19.

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Wellness Council of Indiana launched a campaign Monday to recognize employers that encourage their workers to get vaccinated.

In Indiana some healthcare observers warn statewide capacity data doesn’t reflect the true state of hospitals that are facing a nursing shortage.