Enrique Saenz

An old black and white photo shows a man in a Revolutionary War uniform standing in front of another man sitting on a rock in the woods. The seated man is speaking and gesturing with his hands. There are other med standing and sitting around the to central figures.

Neighborhoods

The ‘Swamp Fox,’ Batman and a drive-in. Here’s the westside history behind each.

by Enrique Saenz August 30, 2024August 30, 2024

Here’s how Stout Field, Bel-Aire Park and westside townships were named.

The front entrance to the Slovenian National Home.

Neighborhoods

Food, fun and polka at this year’s Slovenski Festival in Haughville

by Enrique Saenz August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Head to Haughville on Aug. 31 for the sixth annual Slovenski Festival, a celebration of Slovenian food and culture. The festival will be held at the Slovenian National Home, 2717 W. 10th St., in the heart of Indianapolis’ Slovenian American population on the west side. The event will feature cultural staples, such as a traditional […]

Neighborhoods

Let Indy Parks know what you need in a westside nature center

by Enrique Saenz August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

Indy Parks is having an open house Aug. 28 at the Riverside Park Family Center for westside residents to have their say on a planned nature center along Cold Spring Road. The nature center will be built on the grounds of the former Riverside Golf Course as a part of the Riverside Adventure Park construction […]

The Wayne Township Fire Department patch featuring a bald eagle, the U.S. flag and the Indiana state flag.

Government

Merger talks stall between Wayne Township and Indy fire departments

by Enrique Saenz August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

The township will negotiate new contracts with firefighters and set a fire budget for 2025.

Photo shows a broad stretch of the White River with a dam, bridge and buildings in the background and trees on either side.

Government

Indy’s water supply could be a problem in 50 years

by Enrique Saenz August 22, 2024September 11, 2024

As the Indianapolis area develops, experts worry a lack of conservation planning could lead to a water crisis.

Downtown Indianapolis is visible in the distance, on the other side of an orange and white construction barrier.

Neighborhoods

Delay stops the West Washington Street bridge from opening next month

by Enrique Saenz August 20, 2024February 3, 2025

With the bridge’s reopening delayed until summer 2025, westside residents worry another year of disruption could kill their small businesses.

Resources

Take these classes to learn about Medicare benefits

by Enrique Saenz August 19, 2024September 11, 2024

The Marion County Coalition on Aging will hold classes to teach people nearing retirement age about their federal health care options. The meetings will focus on Medicare plans and options available to people 65 or older or people with certain disabilities. The coalition will hold several meetings through November. If you go Aug. 28 Olivet […]