tornadoes

A new rule is in effect that bans tents and enclosed structures from Bloomington city parks. The road to recovery in Sullivan after a tornado. And a music academy found a home on the city’s south side.

Indiana’s near-total abortion ban was supposed to go into effect this week. Experts expect Indiana’s abortion law to face even more legal challenges. Former Indiana governor and vice president Mike Pence brought his presidential campaign to the Indiana State Fair this week.

Private non-profit organizations in Indiana have until July 31 to apply for a disaster loan for damage caused from the storms on March 31.

First responders labored for hours to carve a path through dense forest in order to facilitate the movement of rescue equipment into Lost River Township in Martin County.

Federal aid is available for those affected by the severe weather March 31 to April 1.

The community is beginning to put the pieces back together after a tornado swept through, decimating homes and changing lives.

Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) visited the site of the destruction on Monday. He said he’s working to get an expedited federal disaster declaration for Indiana.

At a news conference Sunday, the Mayor said that there was no longer a need for further “perishable supplies” as the city has been met with overwhelming help from the community and surrounding area.

Gov. Eric Holcomb toured some of the destroyed neighborhoods on the south side of Sullivan on Saturday after signing an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Sullivan and Johnson counties.

Tens of thousands of homes in central Indiana are without power after a deadly storm tore through the Midwest overnight. Authorities in western Indiana are reporting severe damage including gas leaks.