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Biden Picks Former South Bend Mayor Buttigieg As Transportation Chief

Buttigieg is the former mayor of Indiana's fourth largest city, serving from 2012 to 2010. He also served a seven-month deployment as an intelligence officer in Afghanistan.

Dec 15, 2020

Indiana-Purdue Cancel Rivalry Game Again; 'Bucket' Called Off Again

In Indiana, the cancellation came just as the Boilermakers (2-4) appeared ready to resume football activities after pausing them a week ago on the same day Indiana took the same step.

Dec 15, 2020

Leon Taylor, Murder Suspect Being Extradited From Texas, Escapes Custody In Gary, Indiana

A murder suspect escaped from custody Monday afternoon while being extradited to Northwest Indiana from Texas, officials said.

Dec 15, 2020

Indiana COVID-19 Update: 6,025 New Confirmed Cases, 37 Additional Deaths

Indiana public health officials Sunday announced 6,025 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 37 confirmed deaths.

Dec 13, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Indiana Reports 7,542 New Confirmed Cases, 85 Additional Deaths

Indiana public health officials Saturday announced 7,542 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and an additional 85 confirmed deaths.

Dec 12, 2020

Indiana COVID-19 Update: 6,678 New Confirmed Cases, 34 Additional Deaths

Indiana public health officials Sunday announced 6,678 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and an additional 34 confirmed deaths.

Dec 6, 2020

Indiana COVID-19 Update: 7,793 New Cases, 78 Additional Deaths

Indiana public health officials Saturday announced 7,793 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and an additional 78 deaths.

Dec 5, 2020

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Munster, Indiana Hospital To Administer COVID Vaccine To Frontline Workers, Healthcare Staff; 'We Have The Resources And Storage Capability'

"We have set up a vaccination clinic at the hospital's main campus and have plans to offer more sites in the area once our supply of vaccines increases."

Dec 4, 2020

As COVID-19 Spreads, Indiana ICU Beds Fill: 'We Just Can't Sustain This Pace'

The majority of intensive care unit beds in Indiana were occupied by COVID-19 patients Wednesday. Physicians say the pressure on resources and staff is unsustainable.

Dec 2, 2020

Indiana COVID Numbers: 5,518 New Cases, Record Number Of Hospitalizations

The number of COVID-related hospitalizations for Indiana is 3,460, a state record.

Dec 1, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Indiana Reports 4,535 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 66 Deaths

Indiana public health officials Saturday announced 4,535 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and an additional 66 deaths.

Nov 28, 2020

COVID In Indiana: 6,434 New Coronavirus Cases

The total number of people who've died from COVID-19 in Indiana is 5,295. It's an increase of 63 from Wednesday.

Nov 26, 2020

COVID-19 In Indiana: State Reports 5,606 New Cases, 27 Deaths

Indiana public health officials Monday announced 5,606 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and an additional 27 deaths in the state.

Nov 23, 2020

Girl, 13, Killed In Crash In Crown Point, Indiana

A 13-year-old girl was killed this weekend in a crash in Crown Point, Indiana.

Nov 22, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Indiana Reports 6,983 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 40 Deaths

Indiana public health officials Saturday announced 6,983 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and an additional 40 confirmed deaths.

Nov 21, 2020

Indiana Tests Out Datacasting Technology Bringing E-Learning To Students Without Internet Access

Datacasting technology is poised to bring e-learning to tens of thousands of kids in Indiana - and it could save the state millions.

Nov 16, 2020

Man Killed After Police Chase And Crash In Gary, Indiana

A man is dead following a police chase Monday that ended with a car upside down in the trees on the Indiana University Northwest Campus in Gary, Indiana.

Nov 16, 2020

Firefighters Battle Extra-Alarm Fire At Lot In Gary, Indiana

Firefighters are responding to a large scrapyard fire in Gary, Indiana Monday morning.

Nov 16, 2020

COVID-19 In Indiana: 6,844 New Cases, 22 New Deaths

Indiana public health officials Sunday reported 6,844 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and an additional 22 deaths.

Nov 15, 2020

Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions Take Effect In Indiana

In an effort to slow the spread in the state, new restrictions went into effect at midnight Sunday morning.

Nov 15, 2020

Coronavirus In Indiana: Tighter Restrictions Going Into Effect After Midnight Sunday

New COVID-19 restrictions go into effect in Indiana Saturday night, with large-scale gatherings will no longer be allowed.

Nov 14, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Indiana Reports Record-Breaking 8,451 New Cases, 25 New Deaths

Indiana public health officials Saturday reported a record-breaking 8,451 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and an additional 25 confirmed deaths.

Nov 14, 2020

Coronavirus In Indiana: 5,708 New COVID-19 Cases, 50 Additional Deaths

Indiana reported its second highest number of new coronavirus cases on Friday, with 5,708 new infections in the past 24 hours.

Nov 13, 2020

Community Hospital In Munster Will Be Among First In Indiana To Get COVID-19 Vaccine For Healthcare Workers

With Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on track for approval as early as next month, Community Hospital in Munster could be among the first hospitals in Indiana to distribute the vaccine to frontline healthcare workers.