COVID-19 Pandemic 3/29/2020, 4:00pm COVID-19 updates: What you need to know about the virus outbreak By Staff Reports Following Indiana's first-ever confirmed illness linked to the virus outbreak, The Daily News has been covering the global pandemic as changes unfold in the Ball State and Muncie communities while also sharing international, national and statewide stories related to the pandemic.
News 3/27/2020, 5:00pm Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes By Associated Press President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic.
News 3/27/2020, 1:38pm House passes $2.2T rescue package, rushes it to Trump By Associated Press Acting swiftly in an extraordinary time, the House rushed President Donald Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package Friday, tossing a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care system left flailing by the coronavirus pandemic.
News 3/27/2020, 1:00pm Ball State Board of Trustees approves scope and budget of Cooper Science renovation By Staff Reports Apart from the COVID-19 response, the Ball State's Board of Trustees approved the scope and budget of the $59.9 million renovation and partial demolition of the Cooper Science Complex at it virtual meeting Friday.
News 3/27/2020, 11:00am Board of Trustees approves paid leave plan for Ball State employees impacted by COVID-19 By Staff Reports Ball State’s Board of Trustees approved the Extraordinary Temporary Paid Leave Plan at its virtual meeting Friday to prevent university employees from being adversely affected economically by the impact of COVID-19.
News 3/26/2020, 5:15pm Indiana governor signs new executive order to help fight COVID-19 By Staff Reports Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a new executive order Thursday that adds to the state's additional efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
News 3/26/2020, 3:00pm 3.3 million seek US jobless aid, nearly 5 times earlier high By Associated Press Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — almost five times the previous record set in 1982 — amid a widespread economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus.
News 3/26/2020, 11:00am Senate unanimously passes massive coronavirus aid plan By Associated Press The Senate passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
News 3/26/2020, 10:17am Second Harvest hosts food tailgate at Muncie Mall By Charles Melton Being the manager of a cafe that is now closed, Sophia Hopkins, general manager for Riverside Cafe, said that she “likes to play it safe.”
News 3/26/2020, 10:00am Ball State seniors reflect on cancellation of May commencement and abrupt end to school By Charles Melton and Rohith Rao Anxious, nervous and frustrated — that’s how Gabriel Kinder described his feelings on the numerous changes implemented at the university and elsewhere.
News 3/25/2020, 8:00pm Ball State SGA introduces five amendments, cancels in-person inauguration By Grace McCormick The scheduled inauguration for the Bold slate on April 8 was canceled due to federal guidelines suggesting no in-person meetings above 10 people.
News 3/25/2020, 5:00pm Ball State provides information on resources for students during COVID-19 pandemic By Staff Reports While Ball State closes residence halls and some facilities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, resources in Muncie and the university are still available for students.
News 3/24/2020, 3:00pm Second Harvest Food Bank helps feed community during COVID-19 pandemic By Bailey Cline Ralph Whysong said he has been a truck driver for Second Harvest Food Bank for nearly 10 years, and he’s never seen a turnout for free food distribution like he did March 21 at Delta High School.
News 3/24/2020, 12:00pm Ball State president issues new guidelines for university employees By Staff Reports In a campus-wide email Tuesday, Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns issued new guidelines for university employees regarding working remotely and paid leave.
News 3/24/2020, 10:00am 5 national stories of the week By Associated Press Missteps at the nation’s top public agency, coronavirus becoming the 2020 election’s theme, people being forced to work from home, the struggling coal industry and criminal charges against the nation’s largest utility company make up this week’s five national stories.
News 3/24/2020, 9:43am Tokyo Olympics postponed, U.S. closes in on relief package By Associated Press The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday postponed this summer’s Tokyo Games for a year as coronavirus deaths mounted around the world and U.S. lawmakers closed in on a nearly $2 trillion deal to help cushion the economic damage from the crisis.
News 3/23/2020, 8:55pm Ball State to close residence halls by March 24 By Staff Reports Following Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's stay-at-home order and communication from Ball State President Geoffrey Mearns, Ball State will be closing all residence halls earlier — by Tuesday, March 24.
News 3/23/2020, 7:00pm Muncie City Council holds virtual special meeting By Rohith Rao Muncie City Council’s special meeting Monday started with the invocation of the Pledge of Allegiance, except for one change — it was done over a teleconference meeting.
News 3/23/2020, 1:00pm Indiana Gov. Holcomb announces 'stay-at-home' order By Staff Reports Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb delivered a statewide address Monday to order Hoosiers 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.
News 3/23/2020, 10:00am 5 international stories of the week By Associated Press Stories related to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. secretary of state’s visit to Kabul, North Korea test firing missiles, the hanging of four men convicted for a fatal gang rape in India and the death of the last surviving German honored for saving Jews during the Holocaust make up this week’s five international stories.
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