Kelly Reinke
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Denver, CO, United States
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29 people rescued as heavy rain causes street flooding in Denver
The Denver Fire Department said crews rescued people from vehicles on Interstate 70 and at other locations as streets flooded from torrential rainfall. → Read More
Indiana lists which dose is available at each COVID-19 vaccine site
INDIANAPOLIS – On the site to register for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, Hoosiers can now see which vaccine is available at each site. Doctors are urging residents to get the dose that is first available rather than waiting to get a specific one. The one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine is 66 percent effective against both moderate and […] → Read More
Indiana lists which dose is available at each COVID-19 vaccine site
INDIANAPOLIS – On the site to register for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, Hoosiers can now see which vaccine is available at each site. Doctors are urging residents to get the dose that is first available rather than waiting to get a specific one. The one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine is 66 percent effective against both moderate and […] → Read More
Adopted twins separated at birth find each other living just 6 blocks apart in Elwood
ELWOOD, Ind. — A woman in Elwood adopted at birth was determined to learn more about her biological family and found her twin only six blocks away from her apartment. A state law that went into effect almost three years ago allows any resident adopted by January 1, 1994 to request access to their birth […] → Read More
Adopted twins separated at birth find each other living only 6 blocks apart in Elwood
ELWOOD, Ind. — A woman in Elwood adopted at birth was determined to learn more about her biological family and found her twin only six blocks away from her apartment. A state law that went into effect almost three years ago allows any resident adopted by January 1, 1994 to request access to their birth […] → Read More
Marion County launching COVID Community Ambassador program to combat vaccine hesitancy
INDIANAPOLIS – Marion County is setting a goal of vaccinating 80 percent of its population. To do that, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced a new COVID Community Ambassadors Program. Ambassadors will receive regular vaccine updates via email, as well as social media graphics they can share with family, friends and neighbors. “We are kind of […] → Read More
Marion County launching COVID Community Ambassador program to combat vaccine hesitancy
INDIANAPOLIS – Marion County is setting a goal of vaccinating 80 percent of its population. To do that, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced a new COVID Community Ambassadors Program. Ambassadors will receive regular vaccine updates via email, as well as social media graphics they can share with family, friends and neighbors. “We are kind of […] → Read More
‘Shecession’ caused by COVID-19 affects local single mom
INDIANAPOLIS – COVID-19 made the last year especially hard on parents who are juggling work and school at home. The effect on women was so extreme that a new term was coined to describe it: Shecession. Shecession refers to women leaving the job force in overwhelming numbers. The first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was […] → Read More
Hoosiers 60 and older can now schedule COVID-19 vaccinations
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– The Indiana State Department of Health announced Tuesday that Hoosiers age 60 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is available at no cost, and appointments can be made by visiting the state’s website here. The vaccination website may experience issues due to high traffic. Vaccine appointments for […] → Read More
AARP COVID-19 dashboard lists Indiana’s nursing home death rate highest in county
INDIANAPOLIS — A COVID-19 dashboard by AARP ranks Indiana number one in the country for highest death rate in nursing homes. The dashboard looks at five categories, including nursing home resident COVID-19 deaths – per 100 residents — personal protective equipment and staffing shortages. The AARP Public Policy Institute, in collaboration with the Scripps Gerontology […] → Read More
AARP COVID-19 dashboard: Indiana’s nursing home death rate highest in county
INDIANAPOLIS — A COVID-19 dashboard by AARP ranks Indiana number one in the country for highest death rate in nursing homes. The dashboard looks at five categories, including nursing home resident COVID-19 deaths – per 100 residents — personal protective equipment and staffing shortages. The AARP Public Policy Institute, in collaboration with the Scripps Gerontology […] → Read More
State data shows hundreds of Indiana students are arrested on school property every year
INDIANAPOLIS – School fights. Being extremely disruptive in class. Disorderly conduct. These are all things that land Indiana students in trouble. They can face several forms of discipline like suspension or expulsion. But some experts are raising concerns about the number of students getting arrested on school property. The Indiana Department of Education recorded more […] → Read More
Downed stop sign leads to IPS bus crash with 5 students on board
INDIANAPOLIS — A downed stop sign leads to an Indianapolis Public Schools bus crash that sent eight people, including five students, to the hospital. The crash happened just after 7 a.m. at E. 25th Street and N. Dearborn Street on the city’s near northeast side. Police believe the bus driver was driving south on Dearborn […] → Read More
State records: hundreds of long-term care centers underreported COVID-19 deaths
INDIANAPOLIS – On Wednesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box announced 273 facilities underreported 660 COVID-19 deaths. Records from the Indiana State Department of Health show 49 of those facilities are operated by Health and Hospital Corporation (HHC). That is more than half of the long-term care centers HHC operates. The government agency controls the […] → Read More
State records: hundreds of long-term care facilities underreported COVID-19 deaths
INDIANAPOLIS – On Wednesday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box announced 273 facilities underreported 660 COVID-19 deaths. Records from the Indiana State Department of Health show 49 of those facilities are operated by Health and Hospital Corporation (HHC). That is more than half of the long-term care centers HHC operates. The government agency controls the […] → Read More
Indiana healthcare workers feel relief as COVID-19 trends continue to fall
INDIANAPOLIS – COVID-19 hospitalizations in Indiana have not been this low since early October and healthcare workers are feeling the difference. This week, fewer than 1,000 Hoosiers are in the hospital with COVID-19. For comparison, more than 3,400 patients were in Indiana hospitals for COVID-19 on December 1. The first surge came in the spring […] → Read More
Indiana health care workers feel relief as COVID-19 trends continue to fall
INDIANAPOLIS – COVID-19 hospitalizations in Indiana have not been this low since early October and healthcare workers are feeling the difference. This week, fewer than 1,000 Hoosiers are in the hospital with COVID-19. For comparison, more than 3,400 patients were in Indiana hospitals for COVID-19 on December 1. The first surge came in the spring […] → Read More
ISDH identifies long-term care facilities that failed to report COVID-19 deaths
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health is providing additional information after 660 historical long-term care deaths were included in Thursday’s long-term care dashboard. The department said all of the deaths were previously included in state totals but had not been assigned to a long-term care facility. This is due to a variety of […] → Read More
Who will be next for a COVID-19 vaccine in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – When more vaccine becomes available, Indiana will expand eligibility to Hoosiers 60 and older. The Department of Health’s Vaccine Advisory Committee has also decided the next groups that will become eligible after Hoosiers 60+. When the state has enough vaccine and has vaccinated an appropriate portion of the 60 to 65 age group, […] → Read More
Indianapolis man opens new restaurant after COVID-19 shut one location down
INDIANAPOLIS – Terry Anthony did not know what his next step would be after closing his Subway franchise location across from the City-County Building in downtown. COVID-19 restrictions forced the owner to make the difficult decision in late April. Before shutting down, he made an investment to remodel the location in 2019. His team opened […] → Read More