Indiana tops 1,800 coronavirus deaths in just over 2 months

Most of Indiana’s 57 new confirmed COVID-19 deaths occurred between Friday and Monday, increasing the total number of such deaths to 1,678.

Notre Dame bringing students back to campus 2 weeks early

University of Notre Dame officials have rolled out post-coronavirus plans for students to return to campus two weeks before originally scheduled, and to end before Thanksgiving, telling staff the challenge is one “we believe we can meet.”

Indiana reports 14 more coronavirus deaths, total now 1,765

Fourteen more Indiana residents have died from coronavirus illnesses, pushing the state’s death toll from confirmed or presumed cases of COVID-19 closer to 1,800, state health officials said Monday.

Indiana to use nearly $1M federal grant to deliver Narcan

Indiana will use nearly $1 million in federal funds to pay for the distribution of the opioid reversal drug naloxone to reach Hoosiers who are at risk of overdose, officials said Monday.

Chicago boy, 12, shot to death in NW Indiana

A 12-year-old Chicago boy was killed in a shooting Saturday in Gary, Indiana.

Woman missing from NW Indiana

Dushawna L. Glover, 48, was last seen about 6 a.m leaving the home near 35th and Cline avenues in Griffith.

Indiana officials report 42 more coronavirus-related deaths

Forty-two more Indiana residents have died from coronavirus illnesses, pushing the state’s pandemic death toll from confirmed or presumed cases of COVID-19 to nearly 1,700, health officials said Friday.

Dolton man charged after police chase in Indiana

A Dolton man was arrested Thursday for allegedly leading police on a brief chase in northwest Indiana.

Indiana officials report 27 more coronavirus-related deaths

An additional 27 people in Indiana have died with confirmed or probable coronavirus infections, pushing the state’s death toll to nearly 1,650, health officials said Thursday.

Indiana coronavirus death toll grows past 1,600 people

Indiana’s coronavirus death toll has grown past 1,600 people as state health officials on Wednesday added 41 fatalities involving confirmed or probable infections to the tally.

Indiana officials add 38 deaths to state’s coronavirus toll

The Indiana State Department of Health recorded 33 newly confirmed COVID-19 deaths that occurred between Wednesday and Monday.

Restaurants, other businesses reopen in parts of Indiana

As many restaurants resumed in-person dining and some hair salons began reopening around Indiana on Monday, state officials said most businesses have been following restrictions imposed to slow the coronavirus spread.

2-year-old girl shoots man in head, injures woman: police

A 2-year-old girl found a handgun on a bed and accidentally fired it, shooting a man in the head, police said.

FedEx driver surprises 6-year-old girl with cupcakes on quarantine birthday

A kindhearted FedEx driver in Indiana left a little something special when he spontaneously dropped off cupcakes for a little girl’s sixth birthday, after bringing a package to the family’s home and realizing that the coronavirus crisis likely dampened the youngster’s celebrations.

Indiana reports 32 more coronavirus deaths, total now 1,540

Another 32 Indiana residents have died from coronavirus illnesses, raising the state’s death toll from confirmed or presumed cases of COVID-19 to 1,540, state health officials said Monday.

Blue Angels to fly over Chicago on Tuesday

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be flying over Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Indiana coronavirus death toll goes past 1,500 people

Indiana’s death toll from confirmed or presumed coronavirus illnesses has topped 1,500 people, according to Indiana State Department of Health statistics released Sunday.