Indiana

Midwest Governors Partner To Coordinate Economy Reopening

By Brandon Smith • Apr 16, 2020

Governors across several Midwest states – including Indiana – announced Thursday they will work together as they decide when to reopen the economy from their states’ “Stay-At-Home” orders.

'A Pretty Incredible Woman': The First Hoosier To Die Of Coronavirus, Remembered

By BOB ZALTSBERG • Apr 15, 2020

Tony Sizemore admits he was a pessimist who didn’t expect much good from other people.

Except for Birdie. He always saw the good in her.

Indiana Small Business Owners' Optimism Drops During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Samantha Horton • Apr 13, 2020

A survey including Indiana small businesses showed optimism tanked in March. Many owners are waiting for promised coronavirus financial relief from the federal government.

Inmates, Relatives Say Indiana Prisons Lack COVID-19 Safeguards

By Jake Harper • Apr 13, 2020

This post was updated at 1:05 pm on 4/13/20 to include new infections reported by the state. 

On Monday, April 6, an inmate at Indiana’s Plainfield Correctional Facility stayed up late. From his bunk, he composed two messages. In the first, he told his son that he loves him, that he’s proud of him. 

In the second message, he told his wife he was scared. “I can tell you right now, nearly 100% certainty, that I am going to get this virus,” he wrote. The man’s wife says he suffers from lung disease, which could increase the chances of complications from COVID-19. 

Coronavirus: K-12 Buildings Closed For School Year, Indiana Gets 'C' In Social Distancing

By Lauren Chapman • Apr 2, 2020

The Indiana State Department of Health reported 13 additional deaths Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 78. The state announced a total of more than 3,000 confirmed cases, with more than 16,000 Hoosiers tested. 

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