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FEMA COVID Funerals, IU's Olympic Swimmers And Divers | Indiana Newsdesk

Right now on  Indiana Newsdesk:

Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise again due to the delta variant. But Indiana continues to lack behind the nation in vaccinations. Ahead, what the state is doing to encourage people to get the shot.

Hoosiers have received more than $13 million from FEMA since April to help cover COVID-related funeral expenses. Coming up, we take look at the program and how you can apply.

And Indiana University’s proud history of Olympic swimmers and divers will be on display at this year’s Summer Games in Tokyo.

Those stories and the latest news headlines from across the state, right now on  Indiana Newsdesk.

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Anchor "Indiana Newsdesk," "Ask The Mayor" - WTIU/WFIU News. Formerly host of "The Weekly Special." Hebron, Ind. native, IU Alumnus. Follow him on Twitter @Joe_Hren