Senate Republicans met for more than two hours behind closed doors at the Statehouse early Wednesday afternoon.
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Indianapolis Public Schools to divest 2 abandoned buildings
Indianapolis Public Schools will sell the buildings that once housed Francis Bellamy School 102 and Raymond Brandes School 65 to charter schools.
Posted inBusiness
IndyGo fares to increase for fixed route service
This is the first update to IndyGo fare prices since 2009.
Posted inGovernment
How to share your opinion on AES rate increases
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor wants your opinion for their testimony about AES Indiana’s proposed rate increase.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Heroic neighbors aid officer shot in west side police shooting
A mother and daughter were deemed heroes after rushing to the aid of an officer who was shot three times.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Indianapolis to shut down homeless encampment in Fountain Square
The city government of Indianapolis is shutting down a homeless encampment in Fountain Square, effective Aug. 11, due to growing concerns from nearby homeowners.
Posted inArts & Culture
Indiana Fever bring back popular ‘Stranger Things’ jersey
The Fever first debuted the “Stranger Things”-inspired uniform in 2021, and it quickly became a fan favorite across the league.
Posted inGovernment
Demonstrators protest ICE funding outside offices of Indiana Republicans
The protests were in response to increased funding for U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement under the recently passed “One, Big Beautiful Bill” spending package, and high-profile detainments carried out by ICE agents.
Posted inGovernment
Mayor Hogsett announces new director of community outreach
Natalie van Dongen previously served as the deputy director of policy and planning at the Indianapolis Department of Public Works.
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IMPD announces downtown safe space for kids out past curfew
These safe spaces will also provide mentorship opportunities to juveniles and offer mental health support, education assistance, and job readiness programs.