INDIANAPOLIS — People were outside of the Governor’s Residence Saturday protesting Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The protest was organized by Andy Lyons and local groups to let Holcomb know they think the order is an overreach of government, according to a press release from the organizers. “Our goal […]
Those who receive SNAP benefits who are trying to avoid entering grocery stores now have the option in many locales to take advantage of curbside pickup. On Thursday, Kroger and its family of grocery stores (which include Dillons, Harris Teeter, King Soopers and Ralphs) announced that SNAP benefits can now be used at 2,800 locations […]
WEST LAFAYETTE — A new cohort of pharmacy graduates from Purdue University will be entering the workforce early. If not for the COVID-19 pandemic, right now, Suhani Mehta, a 25-year-old pharmacy student, would be working through her final rotation before graduating from Purdue this spring. With graduation moved up to Friday, however, Mehta and her […]
WESTVILLE — The state of Indiana on Tuesday announced the first death of a state prisoner from COVID-19. According to a statement from the Indiana Department of Correction, the inmate, a man in his 70s, died Monday at the Westville Correctional Facility in northern Indiana. The Department of Correction said the man did not have […]
The IRS has launched a website that allows Americans to track the status of their stimulus checks. The IRS “Get My Payment” website tells users when they can expect their $1,200 coronavirus stimulus check, and whether the agency needs more information before they send the check along. The website also tells users if their check has been […]
INDIANAPOLIS — RTV6 is partnering with the United Way to get the word out about help available to families through the COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund. Money has been dispersed across central Indiana to provide child care to essential workers. The COVID-19 Economic Relief Fund identified child care for first responders and essential workers as […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds posted on social media Friday night that he and his family are recovering after testing positive for COVID-19. Along with a caption saying, “Stay Home, Stay Safe,” Edmonds, an Indianapolis native who turned 62 Friday, thanked everyone for their birthday wishes and said he feels blessed to celebrate another birthday […]
INDIANAPOLIS — North Central High School Athletic Director died Sunday from COVID-19. His son, Michael Loggan, tweeted the news Sunday afternoon. “He gave us everything he had, and that’s all we can ask for,” he said in the tweet. Dad just know you have a whole team down here, and please look after us! We […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Easter Sunday will be a difficult day for many who are used to attending church services. But with COVID-19 still very much a threat, Governor Eric Holcomb hopes to see inside Easter services limited to online. The Governor and State Health Commissioner Kris Box, M.D. issued guidance Thursday for places of worship in […]
INDIANAPOLIS— Car crashes have dropped 27% in Indianapolis as fewer drivers hit the road amid COVID-19 restrictions, according to data obtained by Call 6 Investigates. In March 2019, Indianapolis Metro Police received 2,156 total crash reports including 489 injuries and 8 fatalities. Fewer drivers on the roads means fewer collisions In March 2020, IMPD reported […]
INDIANAPOLIS — One employee has died and 57 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Indianapolis Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center, according to the VA press secretary. All employees who have tested positive for the virus are in isolation to help prevent spreading the virus to patients and other staff members, VA […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health revealed Wednesday that at least 31 people have died at 12 Indiana long term care facilities from COVID-19, including nursing homes in Madison and Johnson counties. These deaths account for 15% of all COVID-19 deaths in our state, said ISDH Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box. Box announced […]
