A federal freeze on most evictions that was enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month.

In Marion County 39 percent residents have received the COVID-19 shot.

The lawsuit, filed Monday, alleges that IU's vaccine requirement goes against the FDA's emergency use authorization of the vaccines and violates CDC guidelines and "modern medical ethics."

Indiana State University will encourage but not require COVID-19 vaccinations for students and employees when they return to the western Indiana school for the upcoming academic year.

Gov. Eric Holcomb said he's still opposed to the state providing financial incentives as a way to encourage more Hoosiers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

So far in June, Indiana has only broken double digits once, with 11 confirmed deaths reported on June 4.

The Indiana Department of Health reported 51 additional confirmed deaths over the last week. That brings the state's total to 13,375 confirmed deaths. The state also reported more than 1,600 new cases in the last week -- not including 308 historical cases added to the state's count Saturday.

Indiana's COVID-19 vaccination rate has continued to stagnate, with about 10,500 Hoosiers getting the vaccine each day, according to the state's seven-day average as of Thursday.

Gov. Eric Holcomb said he still strongly encourages people to get the vaccine. Indiana ranks 36th in the country for the percentage of its population fully vaccinated.

Applications for Keep Indy Creating grants are open through Aug. 22. Among the opportunities are Artist Restart Grants intended to help artists restart their careers, and grants to address mental health and wellness.