The Indiana Department of Health reported 201 additional confirmed deaths over the last week. That brings the state's total to 11,947 confirmed deaths. The state also reported more than 6,000 new cases in the last week -- the fewest weekly reported total since early October.

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) said the improving COVID-19 numbers across the state prompted the change.

Last month, NCAA officials announced all 67 games would be held in Indiana to limit team travel and keep athletes, coaches and staff safe during the pandemic.

People of color continue to be hit hard by COVID-19. But they're being vaccinated at lower rates. Experts say mistrust is a big factor, and some groups are trying to help.

Senate Bill 1 requires an individual wanting to file suit to show evidence of gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

More than 5,500 vaccination appointments had to be rescheduled because of severe weather this week. And the winter storm caused delays in vaccine shipments to Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Health's weekly tracking map updated Wednesday labels no counties in the highest-risk red category for the first time since late September. That is down from 73 of the 92 counties in that category last month.

More than 70 COVID-19 vaccine clinics were closed Tuesday in the aftermath of a winter storm that dumped up to 18 inches of snow in northwestern Indiana and between 6 to 8 inches in the central and eastern parts of the state.

Federal jury trials suspended last fall amid a surge in coronavirus cases are expected to resume in April in all divisions of the Southern District of Indiana, a judge announced Friday.

Gov. Eric Holcombs signature is all that separates Hoosier businesses, health care systems and schools from COVID-19 liability protections.