INDIANA — According to information released Friday by the centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. now has more than 85,000 conformed cases of COVID-19. 

SOUTHERN INDIANA — It’s an undeniably difficult time for working people in the United States.

Carol Dawson was inspired by a social media post referencing business owners and residents who were putting out messages of hope during the coronavirus pandemic. “It seemed calming,” the Jeffersonville resident wrote to the News and Tribune, “so I put one out on my front porch for my neighbo…

Like the rest of us, you may find yourself cooking more meals at home. A good first step is to check your kitchen for the foods you already have. Using foods you have is an excellent way to save money and use food before it expires.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Stores in Southern Indiana have altered their operations for the safety of both workers and customers during the coronavirus pandemic, including adding visual aids to distance customers and increasing cleaning measures.

INDIANA — There are now at least 10 positive cases of COVID-19 in Clark County and seven in Floyd, according to the most recent information from the Indiana State Department of Health. 

SOUTHERN INDIANA — As Hoosiers face the coronavirus pandemic, people are forced to transition from their usual lives to a period of staying at home.

LOUISVILLE — Baptist Health Foundation has created a COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund to support critically needed resources for patients and its healthcare staff across Kentucky and southern Indiana.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — A little over a month ago, a young family from Norfolk, Va., moved to Southern Indiana for a fresh start.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — On Monday, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb issued a statewide order for Hoosiers to stay at home for the next two weeks except for essential activities, to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Concerns over the coronavirus’s prolonged impact on American life are causing local political leaders to examine this year’s election process more closely.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — For Clarksville resident John Ferguson, the coronavirus pandemic has put his family in a difficult situation.

Homebound students in American history class at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis are working on a project. I know this because my granddaughter called, asking if she could interview me about two significant historical events I remember from before she was born.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Community agencies are looking for new ways to provide shelter to the homeless population amid a statewide order to “stay at home.”

FLOYD COUNTY — The judges and magistrate in Floyd County have begun rescheduling many court hearings following an order issued Monday by Gov. Eric Holcomb for Hoosiers to “stay at home.”

FLOYD COUNTY — The New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corp. board of trustees took action Monday to make sure hourly staff will continue to be paid during school closures.

INDIANA — The number of Hoosiers who haves tested positive for COVID-19 has reached 365 with 12 deaths, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. 

INDIANAPOLIS – As the country surpassed 33,000 cases and 400 deaths, including the deaths of seven Hoosiers, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb mandated a stay-at-home executive order in an attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

CHARLESTOWN — In accordance with Executive Order 20-08 issued Monday by Gov., Eric Holcomb, the City of Charlestown will comply with the stay-at-home protocols put into place by the state.

JEFFERSONVILLE — Abbey Road on the River has officially been moved to October.

NEW ALBANY — One Southern Indiana (1si), the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Clark and Floyd counties, has launched of 1si Cares!.

INDIANA — Indiana Gov. Holcomb issued a statewide "stay at home" order for all Hoosiers for the next two weeks starting at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday through 11:59 p.m. April 6, to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

The Floyd County Health Department has announced the need for the closure of barber shops, salons, spas, tattoo parlors and nail salons. There is a high risk of transmission of COVID-19 with these facilities. The anticipated closure time is two weeks. However, this may change as circumstance…

FLOYDS KNOBS — A local art teacher is spreading positivity and creativity during a challenging time by bringing virtual art classes into people’s homes.

 INDIANAPOLIS — As of 4 p.m. Sunday, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) reported 76 new positive cases of COVID-19 raising the total to 201 patients diagnosed through ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. Two more patients in Indiana …

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today confirmed the fourth Indiana death from COVID-19. The patient was a Delaware County adult over age 60 who had been hospitalized. No additional information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws.

NEW ALBANY — Develop New Albany, in conjunction with the Urban Enterprise Association, the City of New Albany and private donors, have created a fund to help the local service industry workers affected by the COVID-19 crisis in New Albany.

INDIANAPOLIS — More cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified in Clark County.

INDIANA — Cases of COVID-19 have reached 126, according to the Indiana State Department of Health.