Rebound Indiana: Churches seeking federal funding to pay staff6:00 AM, May 01, 2020The Rebound: Indiana is keeping track of the way government assistance is helping people and businesses recover from the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.INDIANAPOLIS — Call 6 Investigates found churches in Central Indiana are applying for federal funding during the COVID-19 pandemic, which some say is an unprecedented and historical move away from separation of church and state.The First Amendment’s Establishment Clause lays out separation of church and state.Indiana churches are non-profits and are...…Rebound Indiana: Churches seeking federal funding to pay staff6:00 AM, May 01, 2020The Rebound: Indiana is keeping track of the way government assistance is helping people and businesses recover from the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.INDIANAPOLIS — Call 6 Investigates found churches in Central Indiana are applying for federal funding during the COVID-19 pandemic, which some say is an unprecedented and historical move away from separation of church and state.The First Amendment’s Establishment Clause lays out separation of church and state.Indiana churches are non-profits and are...WW…

A few conservative Christian leaders have criticized Gov. Eric Holcomb for not labeling church services as an essential activity, but he is not backing down.11:00 AM, Apr 07, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — This year Holy Week for many Christians comes at a time when they are legally barred from gathering inside their places of worship, and Indiana's governor is asking religious leaders not to go against the social distancing order because churches are not considered "essential."A few conservative Christian leaders have criticized Governor Eric Holcomb for not labeling church services as essential, like...…A few conservative Christian leaders have criticized Gov. Eric Holcomb for not labeling church services as an essential activity, but he is not backing down.11:00 AM, Apr 07, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — This year Holy Week for many Christians comes at a time when they are legally barred from gathering inside their places of worship, and Indiana's governor is asking religious leaders not to go against the social distancing order because churches are not considered "essential."A few conservative Christian leaders have criticized Governor Eric Holcomb for not labeling church services as essential, like...WW…

10:00 AM, Apr 12, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health reported 13 more people have died from COVID-19 and nearly 7,900 people have tested positive.The state heath department reported a total of 343 people have died from the coronavirus, while 7,928 people people have been diagnosed. ISDH said deaths are reported based on when data is received by the department and occurred over multiple days. The latest numbers show Marion County with 2,887 positive cases.A total of 42,489 people have been tested in Indiana, according to the state health department.→ Human...…10:00 AM, Apr 12, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health reported 13 more people have died from COVID-19 and nearly 7,900 people have tested positive.The state heath department reported a total of 343 people have died from the coronavirus, while 7,928 people people have been diagnosed. ISDH said deaths are reported based on when data is received by the department and occurred over multiple days. The latest numbers show Marion County with 2,887 positive cases.A total of 42,489 people have been tested in Indiana, according to the state health department.→ Human...WW…

2:58 PM, Apr 10, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — Twenty-four residents of a Madison County nursing home have died, suspected of COVID-19, Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said Friday. The 24 residents lived at Bethany Pointe. On Monday, Box said 11 residents had died.Of those 24, 16 tested positive for COVID-19. The other eight had symptoms that matched the virus.“This is a tragedy for the families,” Box said. “It’s a tragedy for the health care staff that grew close to these residents. It’s a tragedy for our entire state. That is why we continue to expand our strike teams and send...…2:58 PM, Apr 10, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — Twenty-four residents of a Madison County nursing home have died, suspected of COVID-19, Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box said Friday. The 24 residents lived at Bethany Pointe. On Monday, Box said 11 residents had died.Of those 24, 16 tested positive for COVID-19. The other eight had symptoms that matched the virus.“This is a tragedy for the families,” Box said. “It’s a tragedy for the health care staff that grew close to these residents. It’s a tragedy for our entire state. That is why we continue to expand our strike teams and send...WW…

10:01 AM, Apr 04, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — The number of Hoosiers who have died from COVID-19 continues to increase, according to numbers released Saturday by the Indiana State Department of Health.The state heath department reported Saturday a total of 116 people have died from the coronavirus, an increase of 14 from Friday, while 523 more people have been diagnosed, bringing the total to 3,953.The latest numbers show Marion County with 1,570 positive cases, an increase of 155 since Friday.According to the state health department, the number of people who have died from the coronavirus equals ,...…10:01 AM, Apr 04, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — The number of Hoosiers who have died from COVID-19 continues to increase, according to numbers released Saturday by the Indiana State Department of Health.The state heath department reported Saturday a total of 116 people have died from the coronavirus, an increase of 14 from Friday, while 523 more people have been diagnosed, bringing the total to 3,953.The latest numbers show Marion County with 1,570 positive cases, an increase of 155 since Friday.According to the state health department, the number of people who have died from the coronavirus equals ,...WW…

11:35 AM, Apr 21, 2020GREENSBURG — One candidate is in and another is out in the race for state Indiana attorney general. Decatur County Prosecutor Nate Harter announced Tuesday that he will seek the Republican nomination for the office, while another candidate dropped out of the race and endorsed Harter.Harter has served as Decatur County’s prosecutor since he was first elected in 2014, shortly after graduating from the IU Maurer School of Law. Harter also serves as Chairman of the Decatur County Republican Party. “I am running for Attorney General because Hoosiers deserve a tested and...…11:35 AM, Apr 21, 2020GREENSBURG — One candidate is in and another is out in the race for state Indiana attorney general. Decatur County Prosecutor Nate Harter announced Tuesday that he will seek the Republican nomination for the office, while another candidate dropped out of the race and endorsed Harter.Harter has served as Decatur County’s prosecutor since he was first elected in 2014, shortly after graduating from the IU Maurer School of Law. Harter also serves as Chairman of the Decatur County Republican Party. “I am running for Attorney General because Hoosiers deserve a tested and...WW…

Copyright APAP12:16 PM, Apr 19, 2020Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct the dates the sites will be open after the Indiana State Department of Health sent a correction to a previous press release.INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning Monday, the Indiana State Health Department will host free COVID-19 drive-thru testing clinics at four sites around the state.According to a release from ISDH, the clinics will run from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, or until supplies run out, in Fort Wayne, Gary, Greensburg and Sellersburg.The testing clinics are open to symptomatic health care workers,...…Copyright APAP12:16 PM, Apr 19, 2020Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct the dates the sites will be open after the Indiana State Department of Health sent a correction to a previous press release.INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning Monday, the Indiana State Health Department will host free COVID-19 drive-thru testing clinics at four sites around the state.According to a release from ISDH, the clinics will run from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, or until supplies run out, in Fort Wayne, Gary, Greensburg and Sellersburg.The testing clinics are open to symptomatic health care workers,...WW…

Kokomo woman accused of extreme animal abuse3:43 PM, Jul 15, 2020KOKOMO — A woman arrested during a raid by the Federal Bureau of Investigations on Tuesday is charged with extreme animal abuse.Krystal Scott, 19, is accused of making and distributing animal crush video, which is video that shows the extreme mutilation, torture and killing of animals. The FBI raided a home in the 2000 block of S. 300 W Tuesday after an investigation found that Scott had been posting images and videos showing her graphically killing dogs and cats by hanging, skinning and other means beginning on or about May...…Kokomo woman accused of extreme animal abuse3:43 PM, Jul 15, 2020KOKOMO — A woman arrested during a raid by the Federal Bureau of Investigations on Tuesday is charged with extreme animal abuse.Krystal Scott, 19, is accused of making and distributing animal crush video, which is video that shows the extreme mutilation, torture and killing of animals. The FBI raided a home in the 2000 block of S. 300 W Tuesday after an investigation found that Scott had been posting images and videos showing her graphically killing dogs and cats by hanging, skinning and other means beginning on or about May...WW…

RTV612:59 PM, Jul 15, 2020Editor's note: On July 22, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb that will take effect July 27. Several counties and cities in Indiana issued mask orders prior to Holcomb's announcement. The original story is below.INDIANAPOLIS — Several counties and cities throughout Indiana have mandated that citizens wear face coverings to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.Marion, Elkhart, LaGrange, Marshall, Monroe and St. Joseph counties, along with Evansville, Fishers, Merrillville and West Lafayette currently require masks to be worn in public.As of Tuesday, 2,652 people are...…RTV612:59 PM, Jul 15, 2020Editor's note: On July 22, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb that will take effect July 27. Several counties and cities in Indiana issued mask orders prior to Holcomb's announcement. The original story is below.INDIANAPOLIS — Several counties and cities throughout Indiana have mandated that citizens wear face coverings to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.Marion, Elkhart, LaGrange, Marshall, Monroe and St. Joseph counties, along with Evansville, Fishers, Merrillville and West Lafayette currently require masks to be worn in public.As of Tuesday, 2,652 people are...WW…

Rally against mask mandates due to COVID-198:54 PM, Jul 19, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of people rallied in Indianapolis on Sunday to stop what they call an overreach in Indiana — being required to wear masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19.Stop Government Overreach in Indiana held a rally on Sunday asking the question, 'Are you fed up with being told how to breathe?'Organizers said they are sick of others telling them they need to protect others by wearing face coverings. They said there should be choices for individual health and not mandates.The organizers said making masks mandatory...…Rally against mask mandates due to COVID-198:54 PM, Jul 19, 2020INDIANAPOLIS — Dozens of people rallied in Indianapolis on Sunday to stop what they call an overreach in Indiana — being required to wear masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19.Stop Government Overreach in Indiana held a rally on Sunday asking the question, 'Are you fed up with being told how to breathe?'Organizers said they are sick of others telling them they need to protect others by wearing face coverings. They said there should be choices for individual health and not mandates.The organizers said making masks mandatory...WW…