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A map provided by the Indiana State Department of Health is shown Wednesday in a virtual weekly update on the coronavirus pandemic. The state map detailing the severity of the COVID-19 presence in each Indiana county was changed this week to no longer include percent change of the positivity rate from the previous week as an indicator of that status, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said.

Indiana changes requirements for COVID-19 state map

Sep 2, 2020 8:57 pm

The state health commissioner recommended people be careful during Labor Day weekend.

Students line up to vote Nov. 6, 2018, outside the Indiana Memorial Union. Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson said Indiana is using its normal election process this fall during a virtual press conference on COVID-19 updates Wednesday.

Indiana will have a normal election process, Indiana Secretary of State says

Aug 26, 2020 10:50 pm

The 11 reasons people can qualify for absentee ballots don't include COVID-19.

Gov. Eric Holcomb extends state-wide mask mandate to Sept. 25

Aug 26, 2020 4:48 pm

The mask mandate would have expired Wednesday.

Someone dials 2-1-1 for Indiana's Be Well Crisis Helpline. The helpline connects callers to different health and human service resources.

Indiana Social Services launches Be Well Crisis Helpline

Jul 21, 2020 11:51 pm

The 24/7 hotline will allow Indiana residents in crisis free access to trained counselors.

Indiana to stay in Stage 4.5 for at least 2 more weeks

Jul 16, 2020 10:47 pm

Many of the new cases in Indiana have been in young adults.

Monroe County reported 12 new cases Wednesday; Indiana to move to Stage 4.5 on Friday

Jul 1, 2020 8:02 pm

This is the second-highest number of cases reported in a single day.

Cars sit parked in the patient parking lot March 29, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. As of June 9, according to Indiana’s COVID-19 Dashboard, there are 38,033 total cases of COVID-19 in the state.

IU Health hospitals relax visitor restrictions despite continued COVID-19 cases

Jun 10, 2020 8:57 pm

The temporary visitor restrictions will change starting June 15.

A protester holds up a sign while kneeling June 5 in front of the Monroe County Courthouse. Protesters gathered around the courthouse for several hours.

‘No justice, no peace’

Jun 10, 2020 11:05 am

With protests erupting around the country following the killing of George Floyd, the Indiana Daily Student is compiling all of its coverage from this last week to one platform. Read on.

Indiana State Road 446 stands June 4 on Monroe Lake. There is a concern about the drinking water quality in Monroe County.

Federal, local government clash in legal battle over Hoosier National Forest project

Jun 8, 2020 12:30 pm

Monroe County is suing the USFS over a project that may pollute drinking water and endanger wildlife.

Houses line the street June 4 on Matlock Road near Griffy Lake. According to IU-Purdue University Indianapolis research, neighborhoods near the lake are at significantly lower risk for coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus data hub shows which Bloomington neighborhoods are more at risk for COVID-19

Jun 7, 2020 4:06 pm

An interactive map was created based on risks from socioeconomic and age-related factors.

A protester stands on a knocked over vending machine May 30 in downtown Indianapolis. Protesters ran around the streets avoiding police tear gas.

Indianapolis protest started peacefully, escalated quickly

May 31, 2020 12:06 pm

One person was shot and killed and at least two others were shot, according to IndyStar.

An envelope from Duke Energy lays on a kitchen island in Bloomington. Scam calls have increased since the company made a coronavirus pandemic-related announcement.

Duke Energy warns Indiana customers about potential scam phone calls

May 28, 2020 9:35 pm

Scammers have threatened to shut off customers' power.

The Graduate Hotel is located at 210 E. Kirkwood Ave. IU is using Bloomington hotels to house some IU students for the 2020-2021 school year.

Bloomington hotels to offer student housing for IU’s 2020-2021 school year

May 27, 2020 9:19 pm

Hyatt Place, SpringHill Suites and the Graduate will offer a certain number of rooms for students.

A beach chair rests on the sand. Travelers can expect a different experience than pre-coronavirus pandemic travel, according to Becky Liu-Lastres, IUPUI assistant professor of Tourism, Event and Sport Management, and Evan Jordan, IU assistant professor in the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies.

IU experts, local travel agent discuss summer travel during COVID-19

May 27, 2020 7:16 pm

Professor Evan Jordan recommends traveling while following CDC guidelines.

Brandon Hood, a 9th Congressional District candidate, is accused of sexual harassment and assault. Two witnesses reportedly saw Hood sexually harassing a campaign volunteer.

Ninth Congressional district candidate accused of sexual harassment, assault, asked to withdraw

May 27, 2020 5:05 pm

Brandon Hood's campaign manager and a prominent organizer have stepped down.

TL;DR on Monroe County’s June 2 Indiana primary candidates

May 26, 2020 10:04 am

This election isn’t just about the next POTUS — learn about your local candidates.

A sign for COVID-19 testing stands in the middle of a parking lot May 24 at the Indiana National Guard in Bloomington. People experiencing COVID-19 symptoms can get tested at the armory.

Monroe County offers testing sites for public, IU offers testing for students, staff

May 25, 2020 8:16 pm

Here are the requirements to be tested, how to schedule appointments and payment details.

A hiking trail sign stands at the beginning of a trail May 24 at Griffy Lake in Bloomington. People are encouraged to practice physical distancing while hiking.

Want to go camping? Here’s what’s open around Bloomington.

May 24, 2020 8:51 pm

As of May 22, some Indiana campgrounds have opened.

Bloomington Police Department Chief Michael Diekhoff speaks with an attendee at the official unveiling of BPD’s new armored vehicle July 10, 2018, in the Switchyard Park Operations building. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Jake Laird Law, or Indiana’s red flag law, which allows police departments to temporarily confiscate firearms from people who are deemed dangerous or mentally ill and pose a risk to themselves or others.

‘Ahead of its time’: 2020 marks 15th anniversary of Indiana’s red flag law

May 10, 2020 3:03 pm

The law allows police to temporarily confiscate guns from people deemed dangerous.

IU Health chaplains share struggles, experiences amid COVID-19 pandemic

May 3, 2020 6:01 pm

All three chaplains interviewed said their jobs are more important than ever.