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Gov. Eric Holcomb said while COVID-19 numbers are improving, it’s not time for a "mission accomplished" moment.

Holcomb Extends COVID-19 Emergency Through March As Numbers Improve

Hoosiers will live under a COVID-19 public emergency in Indiana for at least another month. That’s after Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday he will renew the emergency another 30 days, through March.

The proposed legislation would offer certain protections to encampments similar to the ones seen in Seminary Park this winter.

Bloomington Officials Split On Ordinance That Would Protect Homeless Camps

The proposed law would ban the city from removing homeless encampments, like the ones seen in Seminary Park this winter, unless sufficient housing options are available.

The Maxwell Manors subdivision is one of many in Bloomington that contains a racially restrictive covenant. “The ownership and occupancy of lots or buildings in this subdivision are forever restricted to members of the pure white race,“ its 1927 deed reads. Such covenants are null and void today.

Black History In Southern Indiana: Racially Restrictive Housing Covenants In Bloomington

Our look back at Black history in Southern Indiana stays right here in Bloomington, where reporter Mitch Legan tackles a City Limits question: What's the city's history of racially restrictive housing covenants?

State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said the state regularly communicates with vaccine providers. She said it clarifies the guidelines and cautions sites from violating them before taking punitive action.

Indiana Cracks Down On Clinics Violating COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Guidelines

Indiana officials announced Wednesday they’re cracking down on clinics that are vaccinating Hoosiers for COVID-19 who are not eligible under the state’s guidelines.

Schools are considering all kinds of options for next school year, including face masks as part of a required school uniform, or staggering classes for students.

With School Disruptions Ongoing, Federal, State Officials Begin Planning Spring Tests

The U.S. Department of Education, USDOE, says spring standardized testing will continue this year after being canceled in 2020.

Many Indiana educators say they're frustrated that they aren't being prioritized for vaccines as many parents and policymakers press for more in-person learning.

Indiana Teachers Used Waitlists To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine. Officials Shut Them Down

Last weekend, reports of teachers being taken off COVID-19 vaccine waitlists exploded on social media.

McRobbie Expects In-Person Learning This Fall At All IU Campuses

Indiana University expects a return to all in-person learning this fall at all of its campuses, university president Michael McRobbie said in an email Wednesday.

Only three on Indiana's 92 counties remain in the orange with high levels of COVID-19 spread.

Monroe County’s IDOH COVID-19 Score Drops To Blue

Monroe County received a score of 0.5, which lands the county in the blue classification. As of Wednesday, the IDOH reported 88 weekly cases per 100,000 residents in the county and positivity rate less than 5%.

Under a Senate bill, the governor could only declare a widespread emergency – like during the pandemic – for a maximum of 60 days, with some legislative involvement.

Senate Approves Tight Restrictions Over Governor's Emergency Powers

The bill is a reaction to many lawmakers’ unhappiness with executive orders Gov. Eric Holcomb issued throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eigenmann Residence Hall at Indiana University

Foul Play Not Suspected In IU Student Death

An Indiana University student died at an on-campus dorm in Bloomington last week.

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