DC Blox is offering $15M in community investment with eastside data center
The money would be part of a tax incentive package agreement for the data center.
Why Crista Lee Wells is resigning from the City-County Council
The westside Democrat told Mirror Indy she wants to prioritize her family. She’s also moving.
A push to improve Indy’s 911 answering times
The city is hiring staff to meet national standards for emergency call response times.
Nuisance or historic landmark? Former IPS School 18 eyed for demolition
Bates-Hendricks neighbors complain of vandalism at the 125-year-old southside building.
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2026 Election Guide
All the info you need to make informed decisions at the polls. See the guide →
Deadlines
Oct. 5: Register to vote
Oct. 6-Nov. 2: Early voting at the City-County Building
Early voting at the City-County Building starts Oct. 6 and ends at noon Nov. 2. Anyone registered to vote in Marion County can vote at the City-County Building. Bring a valid photo ID with you to vote.
Oct. 22: Request absentee ballot
There are 12 valid reasons to ask for a ballot you can complete at home and drop off or mail in. You can find them listed on the downloadable application form. All absentee ballots have to be submitted by 6 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Oct. 24-Nov. 1: Early voting at eight more vote centers
Eight vote centers across Marion County’s townships are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, from Oct. 24-Nov. 1. Anyone registered to vote in Marion County can go to any of the sites to vote. Bring a valid photo ID with you to vote.
Nov. 3: Election Day
The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 3. Find one near you.
arts & culture
33 ways to celebrate Halloween in Indy
Neighborhood trunk-or-treats, a masquerade, séances, festivals and lots of opportunities to eat candy and wear your costume.
Inside Indy’s haunted hotspots
Learn about racetrack ghosts, southside poltergeists and Statehouse specters.
Help find the missing librarian at ‘Library of Legends’
Four artists created a live-action storybook adventure in Irvington for Halloween.
Monsters made with tender love and care
Jess West of Monsterz Inc. is Irvington’s own Dr. Frankenstein. She creates beautiful monsters.
Will local online backlash stop the rise of AI flyers?
Some see calling out people as a useful tool. Others prefer drawing the line on where to place blame.
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