Articles tagged as: COVID-19
May 24, 2021
Former Northern Indiana Mayor Dies After COVID-19 Illness
Former Elkhart Mayor Dave Miller died Sunday at age 62. Miller was the city's mayor from 2000 through 2007.
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Indiana Lottery Sees Big Ticket Sales Jump Amid Pandemic
Sales for daily draw and big jackpot games such as Powerball and Mega Millions are expected to finish 19 percent ahead of last year.
Read MoreMay 23, 2021
Coronavirus: IU, Notre Dame Mandate Vaccines, State Ending Federal Unemployment
The Indiana Department of Health reported 73 additional confirmed deaths over the last week. That brings the state's total to 13,136 confirmed deaths. The state also reported more than 4,700 new cases in the last week.
Read MoreMay 21, 2021
'We're Sitting Ducks': Hoosiers Worry About The End Of Federal Unemployment Benefits
In a little less than a month, Indiana will stop payments of all federal unemployment benefits in hopes it will force workers to fill vacant jobs.
Read MoreMay 21, 2021
Community Organizations Criticize IU Health's Response to Dr. Susan Moore's Death
An external review found that while the medical care Dr. Susan Moore received did not cause her death, cultural competence was not practiced by all providers and several lacked awareness of implicit racial bias in Moores care.
Read MoreMay 21, 2021
Indiana University Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination Shots
IU officials announced the requirement for its campuses across the state Friday, saying it will allow the university to lift most coronavirus-related restrictions such as face masks and physical distancing.
Read MoreMay 21, 2021
Notre Dame To Require COVID-19 Vaccine For Faculty And Staff In Fall 2021
The University of Notre Dame will require all faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before the start of the fall semester.
Read MoreMay 19, 2021
Here's How Some Cash-Strapped Indiana Schools Will Spend Federal COVID Funds to Upgrade Buildings
Nearly $2.6 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds is headed to Indiana schools. In rural districts where income from property taxes is low, some of that money will pay for long-delayed building maintenance.
Read MoreMay 19, 2021
Marion County Will Wait To Lift Mask Mandate For Vaccinated Residents
Marion County officials have decided to keep COVID-19 restrictions in place until June 7.
Read MoreMay 19, 2021
Holcomb Says No To Cash Incentives For COVID-19 Vaccinations
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced a $1 million lottery system for vaccinated Ohioans last week, using federal COVID-19 relief dollars.
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