Breaking NewsFollowing weeks of historic protests, some Republican lawmakers are now joining Democrats in calling for serious policing reforms.3:05 PM EDT June 10, 2020WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTHR) – Following weeks of historic protests, some Republican lawmakers are now joining Democrats in calling for serious policing reforms. And that change need to happen now, according to Indiana Senator Mike Braun.“I think the reason this is the time is look at how many times in the recent past we've had similar situations,” Braun said Wednesday morning, speaking to 13News and other news outlets from his...…Breaking NewsFollowing weeks of historic protests, some Republican lawmakers are now joining Democrats in calling for serious policing reforms.3:05 PM EDT June 10, 2020WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTHR) – Following weeks of historic protests, some Republican lawmakers are now joining Democrats in calling for serious policing reforms. And that change need to happen now, according to Indiana Senator Mike Braun.“I think the reason this is the time is look at how many times in the recent past we've had similar situations,” Braun said Wednesday morning, speaking to 13News and other news outlets from his...WW…

Breaking NewsSix states already have laws with varying levels of immunity against COVID-related lawsuits filed by workers and customers.6:37 PM EDT July 13, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — If you catch COVID-19 at your workplace or at a local business, should you be allowed to sue the company where you were exposed to the virus?The Indiana Chamber of Commerce says, in most cases, such lawsuits should be prohibited in Indiana – and it is now exploring how to get legal liability protections for Hoosier businesses to shield them from COVID-19 lawsuits.“We think it’s very important and this could be a big...…Breaking NewsSix states already have laws with varying levels of immunity against COVID-related lawsuits filed by workers and customers.6:37 PM EDT July 13, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — If you catch COVID-19 at your workplace or at a local business, should you be allowed to sue the company where you were exposed to the virus?The Indiana Chamber of Commerce says, in most cases, such lawsuits should be prohibited in Indiana – and it is now exploring how to get legal liability protections for Hoosier businesses to shield them from COVID-19 lawsuits.“We think it’s very important and this could be a big...WW…

Breaking NewsFace masks made of mesh, crochet (yarn) or lace are now popular items being offered by online retailers.6:51 PM EDT July 16, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — As more communities and businesses adopt mandatory mask orders, supporters of an “anti-mask” movement are looking to make a statement. They are wearing masks that cover their nose and mouth but provide no ability to slow the spread of disease."I wore a mask that is designed for protecting your face in a paintball battle. You can easily breathe through it. I walked all around the store, talked to employees, and other shoppers, and every...…Breaking NewsFace masks made of mesh, crochet (yarn) or lace are now popular items being offered by online retailers.6:51 PM EDT July 16, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — As more communities and businesses adopt mandatory mask orders, supporters of an “anti-mask” movement are looking to make a statement. They are wearing masks that cover their nose and mouth but provide no ability to slow the spread of disease."I wore a mask that is designed for protecting your face in a paintball battle. You can easily breathe through it. I walked all around the store, talked to employees, and other shoppers, and every...WW…

Breaking NewsFace masks made of mesh, crochet (yarn) or lace are now popular items being offered by online retailers.6:51 PM EDT July 16, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — As more communities and businesses adopt mandatory mask orders, supporters of an “anti-mask” movement are looking to make a statement. They are wearing masks that cover their nose and mouth but provide no ability to slow the spread of disease."I wore a mask that is designed for protecting your face in a paintball battle. You can easily breathe through it. I walked all around the store, talked to employees, and other shoppers, and every...…Breaking NewsFace masks made of mesh, crochet (yarn) or lace are now popular items being offered by online retailers.6:51 PM EDT July 16, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — As more communities and businesses adopt mandatory mask orders, supporters of an “anti-mask” movement are looking to make a statement. They are wearing masks that cover their nose and mouth but provide no ability to slow the spread of disease."I wore a mask that is designed for protecting your face in a paintball battle. You can easily breathe through it. I walked all around the store, talked to employees, and other shoppers, and every...WW…

Breaking NewsData released Thursday by CMS shows a total of three confirmed and suspected cases of coronavirus and 6 deaths – just a fraction of the actual numbers.5:17 PM EDT June 4, 2020WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTHR) — New data released by the federal government shows where coronavirus has spread in thousands of individual nursing homes across the nation. But 13 Investigates has discovered the government’s numbers do not add up and, in some cases, present a distorted picture about the severity of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Indiana long-term care facilities.Thursday afternoon, the Centers for...…Breaking NewsData released Thursday by CMS shows a total of three confirmed and suspected cases of coronavirus and 6 deaths – just a fraction of the actual numbers.5:17 PM EDT June 4, 2020WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTHR) — New data released by the federal government shows where coronavirus has spread in thousands of individual nursing homes across the nation. But 13 Investigates has discovered the government’s numbers do not add up and, in some cases, present a distorted picture about the severity of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Indiana long-term care facilities.Thursday afternoon, the Centers for...WW…

Breaking NewsScam victims said they emailed the state dozens of times with no resolution — which means they could not file unemployment claims after they lost their jobs.11:00 PM EST February 4, 2021INDIANAPOLIS — For many Hoosiers who find themselves out of work because of COVID-19, getting laid off has not been the most frustrating aspect of the pandemic.“As of September 1, we were all out of jobs,” said Erin Fisher-Leser, a compliance specialist who was laid off this fall by an Indianapolis travel management company. “There I was, filing for unemployment for the first time in a really,...…Breaking NewsScam victims said they emailed the state dozens of times with no resolution — which means they could not file unemployment claims after they lost their jobs.11:00 PM EST February 4, 2021INDIANAPOLIS — For many Hoosiers who find themselves out of work because of COVID-19, getting laid off has not been the most frustrating aspect of the pandemic.“As of September 1, we were all out of jobs,” said Erin Fisher-Leser, a compliance specialist who was laid off this fall by an Indianapolis travel management company. “There I was, filing for unemployment for the first time in a really,...WW…

Breaking NewsData suggests about 400 Hoosiers who contracted the virus were re-infected months later.8:00 PM EST December 10, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — New statewide data obtained by 13News shows, for the first time, how many Hoosiers appear to have contracted COVID-19 multiple times.The analysis shows about 1-in-1000 Hoosiers who tested positive for the virus received a second positive result during separate testing that took place more than 90 days later. Based on the current number of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Indiana, the data suggests about 400 Hoosiers who...…Breaking NewsData suggests about 400 Hoosiers who contracted the virus were re-infected months later.8:00 PM EST December 10, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — New statewide data obtained by 13News shows, for the first time, how many Hoosiers appear to have contracted COVID-19 multiple times.The analysis shows about 1-in-1000 Hoosiers who tested positive for the virus received a second positive result during separate testing that took place more than 90 days later. Based on the current number of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Indiana, the data suggests about 400 Hoosiers who...WW…

Breaking NewsJust seven hours after a local hairdresser was featured in a 13News investigation, she woke up to find the state agency had suddenly changed its mind.7:09 PM EST November 24, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — For the past seven months, Kim Saunders has battled the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to get the unemployment benefits she is entitled to receive. Last month, a DWD investigator informed the Indianapolis hairdresser that her right to collect nine and a half weeks of pandemic unemployment assistance (PUA) was denied – all due to a simple error on her application...…Breaking NewsJust seven hours after a local hairdresser was featured in a 13News investigation, she woke up to find the state agency had suddenly changed its mind.7:09 PM EST November 24, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — For the past seven months, Kim Saunders has battled the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to get the unemployment benefits she is entitled to receive. Last month, a DWD investigator informed the Indianapolis hairdresser that her right to collect nine and a half weeks of pandemic unemployment assistance (PUA) was denied – all due to a simple error on her application...WW…

Breaking NewsThe whistleblower told 13 Investigates the Navient workers desperately want to help the laid-off workers with their backlogged claims, but DWD won’t let them.8:26 PM EST November 22, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — Kim Saunders is disgusted with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.“I don’t know what I’m supposed to do. I’ve worked my whole life, so I don’t understand why they’re doing this,” she told 13News.The longtime hair dresser applied for pandemic unemployment assistance (PUA) back in April, after her hair salon — and every other salon in Indiana — was ordered to...…Breaking NewsThe whistleblower told 13 Investigates the Navient workers desperately want to help the laid-off workers with their backlogged claims, but DWD won’t let them.8:26 PM EST November 22, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — Kim Saunders is disgusted with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.“I don’t know what I’m supposed to do. I’ve worked my whole life, so I don’t understand why they’re doing this,” she told 13News.The longtime hair dresser applied for pandemic unemployment assistance (PUA) back in April, after her hair salon — and every other salon in Indiana — was ordered to...WW…

Breaking NewsThousands of Hoosiers who lost work because of the pandemic are still waiting to get their unemployment insurance.11:08 PM EDT October 19, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of Hoosiers who lost work because of the pandemic are still waiting to get their unemployment insurance, and getting someone from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to help can seem impossible.“I’ve been waiting for months. There’s just no way to describe it,” said Myrna Dowell of Indianapolis. “It’s almost been like a nightmare. The amount of time you wait is just a nightmare.”“It’s like you’re a...…Breaking NewsThousands of Hoosiers who lost work because of the pandemic are still waiting to get their unemployment insurance.11:08 PM EDT October 19, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of Hoosiers who lost work because of the pandemic are still waiting to get their unemployment insurance, and getting someone from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to help can seem impossible.“I’ve been waiting for months. There’s just no way to describe it,” said Myrna Dowell of Indianapolis. “It’s almost been like a nightmare. The amount of time you wait is just a nightmare.”“It’s like you’re a...WW…