Haughville residents fight to keep 16th Street Bridge open during repairs
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Metrobloks’ $500M data center OK’d despite public outcry
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2026 Election Guide
All the info you need to make informed decisions at the polls. See the guide →
Deadlines
April 6: Register to vote
April 7-May 4: Early voting at the City-County Building
Early voting at the City-County Building starts April 7 and ends at noon May 4. Anyone registered to vote in Marion County can vote at the City-County Building. Bring a valid photo ID with you to vote.
April 23: 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 May 5.
Get the full guide: How to vote absentee
April 25-May 4: 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 April 25-May 3. 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.
May 5: Primary election day
The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 5. Find one near you.
arts & culture
This workshop series invited people to ‘unmask’ through art therapy
Participants designed masks for self-expression. You can see them on April 4.
Sports and art come together for 2026 SWISH Arts & Culture Festival
The citywide fest will take place April 3-6 alongside the NCAA Men’s Final Four.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park reopens April 4 with expanded memorial
The ceremony will honor the 58th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination and Robert F. Kennedy’s speech.
42 things to do in April in Indianapolis
Check out a chocolate and coffee festival, live music, tree giveaway and an Arab American heritage market.
Local Indy sports events that won’t break the bank
Here’s a list of low-cost and family-friendly Indianapolis sporting events.
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