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The latest numbers from the State Department of Health brought the total number of infections to 722,646 and death toll to 12,937. The state has conducted more than 9.8 million tests for the virus.

The two-vehicle crash, which also injured two other students, happened around 5:15 p.m. on Saturday. One vehicle, a Honda Accord, had four teens in it. They were on their way to Hamilton Heights High School’s prom in Kokomo.

The grants announced Thursday by Gov. Eric Holcomb and Joe McGuinness, the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation, benefit 218 government entities chosen after they submitted applications in January.

Under the stadium’s open roof, Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said in his opening remarks that the capital city “is still reeling from the impact of that dark night.”

The State Department of Health also reported five new deaths. Since the pandemic began, 12,926 people have died after testing positive for the virus.

The Evansville Courier & Press reports that a Gibson County Judge this week ordered 24-year-old Hannah Potts to complete 120 hours of community service after she pleaded guilty to false informing.

John Whitaker, former special counsel to Gov. Bob Orr, filed the latest suit. He said recently-passed House Bill 1123 unconstitutionally allows lawmakers to call themselves into special session during a public emergency.

Holcomb sued lawmakers earlier this week over a bill that allows them to call a special session during a public emergency, giving legislators more power to intervene with the governor’s decision-making.

As the weather heats up and folks try to figure out where to go on vacation, the pandemic might create a change of plans. Even if you’re vaccinated, traveling can still feel risky.

Updated health guidelines issued by the Indiana Gaming Commission said operators of the 13 state-licensed casinos decided to keep the mask rule in place to stem COVID-19 spread.