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Family of Herman Whitfield III reaches settlement with Indianapolis, IMPD in wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Herman Whitfield III has reached a settlement with the city of Indianapolis and six IMPD officers concerning their son’s death while in police custody four years ago.
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City officials unveil plan to keep young people safe over spring break, including ‘Connection Center’
City leaders say their plan to keep Indianapolis safe for young people focuses on curfew enforcement and providing community resources.
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114 people housed through Indianapolis homeless initiative
The effort aims to end chronic street homelessness in the city by 2028 by quickly moving people from encampments into housing and providing services like mental health care and job support.
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AES Indiana cancels first Indianapolis community open house due to threats
The company said it was still evaluating plans for the other two open houses scheduled for next week and rescheduling the cancelled event.
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At a pivotal moment for data centers, Indiana lawmakers take little action
As data center development continues across Indiana drawing economic praise but growing concern over energy and land use lawmakers advanced little legislation in the 2026 session to regulate the tech sector.
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Indianapolis group protests military campaign in Iran
An Indianapolis group gathered at Military Park in Indianapolis Saturday evening to protest the Trump administration’s military actions in Iran.
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Residents urge Braun, lawmakers to regulate Indiana’s growing data center industry
Indiana residents and environmental groups gathered at the State Library to urge lawmakers to regulate the state’s rapidly expanding data center industry.
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Monthly vigil renews push to end ICE detention in Indiana after one immigrant dies
Multifaith leaders held their seventh vigil to oppose ICE detention at Miami Correctional Facility. The vigil comes a week after ICE immigrant detainee 59-year-old Lorth Sim died in custody at Miami Correctional.
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ICE protesters march to Gov. Braun’s mansion
Hundreds of ICE protestors joined a cold, Sunday evening march on Indianapolis’ north side.
