While many Americans are waiting for their COVID-19 stimulus payments, an Indiana man received a little more than he was expecting. Charles Calvin–who is a volunteer fire fighter from New Chicago, Indiana–told a nearby news station that he withdrew $200 from his checking account at an ATM. When he looked at his receipt, his remaining […]
The impact of COVID-19 has grown greater and stopped many annual events. With Easter coming up, Pride Academy wanted to do something special for kids in the community. On April 11th, they will be having a Hitch Hiking Easter Egg Hunt at Pride Academy West. Pride Academy will also be passing out over 1,000 Easter […]
Click the link above to watch our 60-minute webinar held on Thursday, April 9th. On the webinar, we discussed the types of emergency resources and funding that are available to local small business owners affected by the current COVID-19 crisis. This webinar was presented by Urban One | Radio One Indianapolis and our partners. […]
According to the Indiana State Department of Health, as on Monday, the state of Indiana has a total of 35 deaths due to COVID-19 with a total of 1,786 positive cases and 11,658 people tested. https://twitter.com/StateHealthIN/status/1244626695732297729?s=20 Across the state, the virus has affected hoosiers of all age ranges. However, many COVID-19 deaths have been males […]
Gov. Eric Holcomb, the Indiana State Department of Health, and other state leaders will host a media briefing Tuesday March 24 to provide updates on COVID-19 and its impact on Indiana. The briefing will happen at 2:30 PM. Tune in below. On Monday, the governor issued a stay-at-home order that would be in effect March […]
Governor Holcomb delivered a statewide address Monday afternoon to order that Indiana natives remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities–such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order is in effect from March 25 to April 7. “The next two weeks […]
Gov. Holcomb is set to address the state of Indiana at noon on Monday March 23. He will be speaking on the latest updates for the state in regards to COVID-19. See Also: Eli Lilly to start drive-thru COVID-19 testing for healthcare workers According to the Indiana State Health Department, 1,494 people have been tested thus […]
On Friday, The Indianapolis State Health Department announced a third Indiana resident died due to COVID-19. The health department states the patient was an adult resident of Marion County over the age 60 who had been hospitalized. On Friday, the health department also reported 23 addtional new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 79 […]
Gov. Holcomb continues to make efforts to keep Indiana residents safe during the coronavirus. In his latest move, the state decided to move the primary election from May 5th to June 2nd of this year. See Also: State & City Resources For Indiana Residents During Coronavirus In a press conference held Friday morning, Holcomb and Secretary […]
(Indianapolis, IN…March 20, 2020) –The scope and far-reaching impact of the national emergency now underway is unprecedented. It has become clear that if we are to keep our communities intact, we must all pitch in to do our part to help those in need. That’s why the Indianapolis stations of Radio One (an Urban One, […]
Here are a list of resources that can help you during the Coronavirus in Indiana. Child Care Families who need help finding or paying for care can contact Brighter Futures Indiana at 800-299-1627 to speak to a referral specialist. Every community has a child care resource and referral agency that can also connect parents with local child […]
Gov. Holcomb announced Thursday afternoon that all Indiana schools will remain closed until May 1, 2020. See Also: Organizations Offering Free Food Resources During Coronavirus Pandemic Non-public schools are ordered closed as well. This date may be revised to extend through the end of the 2019-2020 school year if circumstances warrant. See Also: If You Have Questions […]