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Local Coverage April 8, 2020

Indiana State Department of Health releases guidance COVID-19 response

WHAT IS COVID-19? Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. Patients with COVID-19 have experienced mild to…

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Local Coverage April 8, 2020

Toyota extending product suspension for two additional weeks

Toyota is extending its production shut down for two additional weeks. According to a press release, manufacturing facilities will stay closed through May 1st and…

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Local Coverage April 8, 2020

Local Areas Award Grant Money Through 2020 Community Crossings Matching Grant Program

A number of local areas have been awarded grant money through the 2020 Community Crossing Matching Grant Program. The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program provides…

Local Coverage April 8, 2020

Memorial Hospital updates COVID-19 dashboard; over 100 people tested

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper has updated its COVID-19 dashboard. As of Wednesday morning: 134 tests have been submitted by Memorial Hospital…

Local Coverage April 8, 2020

Indiana’s COVID-19 Numbers Updated; Dubois County Now at 9 Positive Cases

Indiana’s COVID-19 numbers have been updated. As of Wednesday morning, the Indiana State Department of Health is reporting 203 deaths, 5,943 positive cases, and 30,869…

Local Coverage April 8, 2020

CDC List Ways To Stay Safe During COVID-19 Pandemic When Pregnant

The CDC is making pregnant people aware of how to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, it is known that pregnant people have changes…

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Local Coverage April 7, 2020

No foul play suspected after body found in Perry County

Indiana State Police are investigating after a woman’s body was discovered on a riverbank in Perry County. State Troopers say a fisherman discovered the body…

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Local Coverage, News April 7, 2020

Holcomb signs new executive order supporting EMS professionals

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has signed a new executive order in the fight against COVID-19. Retired and inactive EMS professionals are now allowed to provide…

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Local Coverage April 7, 2020

Jasper Police: male subject identified

The Jasper Police Department says the male subject has been identified. JPD would like to thank the public for their assistance. No other information is…

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Local Coverage April 7, 2020

Jasper Police asking for help in identifying subject

The Jasper Police Department is asking for the public help in identifying a male subject in reference to an investigation. Anyone with information is asked…