Indiana

Indiana Social Services launches Be Well Crisis Helpline

By Katharine Khamhaengwong · Tuesday, July 21,2020 11:51 p.m.

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

By Lilly St. Angelo · Thursday, July 16,2020 10:47 p.m.

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

By Lilly St. Angelo · Wednesday, July 1,2020 8:02 p.m.

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

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

By Jaden Amos · Wednesday, June 10,2020 8:57 p.m.

The temporary visitor restrictions will change starting June 15.

‘No justice, no peace’

By Vivek Rao · Wednesday, June 10,2020 11:05 a.m.

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.

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

By Wei Wang · Monday, June 8,2020 12:30 p.m.

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

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

By Lauren McLaughlin · Sunday, June 7,2020 4:06 p.m.

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

Indianapolis protest started peacefully, escalated quickly

By Lilly St. Angelo · Sunday, May 31,2020 12:06 p.m.

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

Duke Energy warns Indiana customers about potential scam phone calls

By Jaden Amos · Thursday, May 28,2020 9:35 p.m.

Scammers have threatened to shut off customers' power.

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

By Lauren McLaughlin · Wednesday, May 27,2020 9:19 p.m.

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

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

By Alex Hardgrave · Wednesday, May 27,2020 7:16 p.m.

Professor Evan Jordan recommends traveling while following CDC guidelines.

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

By Joey Bowling · Wednesday, May 27,2020 5:05 p.m.

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

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

By Vivek Rao , Carson TerBush and Wei Wang · Tuesday, May 26,2020 10:04 a.m.

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

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

By Lauren McLaughlin · Monday, May 25,2020 8:16 p.m.

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

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

By Alex Hardgrave · Sunday, May 24,2020 8:51 p.m.

As of May 22, some Indiana campgrounds have opened.

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

By Cate Charron · Sunday, May 10,2020 3:03 p.m.

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

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

By Joey Bowling · Sunday, May 3,2020 6:01 p.m.

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

Holcomb announces 5-step plan to reopen Indiana, stage 2 to start Monday

By Carson TerBush · Friday, May 1,2020 8:11 p.m.

Stage two will begin later for Lake, Marion and Cass counties.

College students move into senior living facility to prevent spread of COVID-19

By Skye McLaughlin · Thursday, April 30,2020 6:20 p.m.

Jaclyn Klinger and Katelynn Buchan have lived in the facility since late March.

Benefits to be added to food stamps in Indiana

By Shelby Anderson · Wednesday, April 29,2020 9:24 p.m.

One change is permanent, while the other is a one-time benefit for COVID-19.

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