The state's new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations for COVID-19 rebounded this month to levels last seen in May, as the delta variant continues spreading throughout the country, particularly in places with low vaccination rates, such as Indiana.

Students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade will be required to wear masks indoors, while face coverings will not be required but strongly encouraged among unvaccinated staff and middle and high school students

The Indiana Law Enforcement Academy -- which trains the majority of police across the state -- temporarily halted operations because of a COVID-19 outbreak.

Gov. Eric Holcomb won’t reimpose any mask mandates in Hoosier schools, only urging students, teachers and staff to mask up amid a surge of COVID-19.

The new guidance is targeted at vaccinated people who live in areas with "high and substantial transmission" and focuses on indoor settings.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday reversed course on its mask guidance, once again suggesting all individuals wear masks indoors in areas where COVID-19 cases are surging.

The Marion County Public Health Department recommended Tuesday that all residents of the county including Indianapolis wear masks in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status.

Postponed all this time due to COVID-19, the "boots and black tie" inaugural ball will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21, at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.

As students begin to transition back to school following two academic years riddled with classroom disruptions, districts are flush with federal cash. To help the tens of thousands of students who have fallen behind academically, some districts, including KIPP Indy Schools, have turned to tutoring services.

The spring semester ran from January to June 2020, but Notre Dame moved all classes online in mid-March due to the pandemic.