Will data centers impact property values? Depends on who you ask
Southsiders want a judge to review whether a new data center should have been approved.
How to vote absentee in Indiana’s 2026 primary election
There are 11 reasons you can request a mail-in ballot. The deadline to apply is April 23.
How an Indianapolis high school is helping students in recovery find purpose
For 20 years, Hope Academy has focused on teaching students with substance use disorder.
Another data center could be coming to the east side
A Georgia-based company wants to build a $2 billion data center campus on the east side of Indianapolis.
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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
Bringing sweetness and soul to Tinker Street’s dessert menu
When she’s not working as a pastry chef, Ieasha Ennis and her grandmother love cooking for their family and community.
Celebrate Arab American Heritage at this festival
The April 18 event will feature food, an art exhibit, a cultural folk line dance and poetry.
Annual orchid show returns to Garfield Park Conservatory on April 25
Attendees can view and purchase orchids from across the Midwest.
TrailMixer Festival celebrates 800 miles of paved and green trails April 25-May 3
Cyclists, walkers and runners now have an easier way to get around Central Indiana.
Q&A: Camille Capers takes the stage as Miss Scarlet in ‘Clue’
The parody whodunnit, based on the 1985 cult film, is making a stop at Old National Centre as part of the Broadway National Tour.
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