Dear Indy,
Several westside families living along Interstate 70 hear loud and constant road noise.
Candace Miller would love for INDOT to put up sound barriers, but she has another concern that’s more pressing: She wants more protective fencing separating the interstate from her neighborhood.
And more lighting.
“If it’s raining and it’s dark, you can’t see anything,” she said. “I feel they should spend some money and make sure people that are driving can see better.”
INDOT is considering what upgrades and changes to make to the inner loop of I-65 and I-70.
First, though, state officials are seeking public comment.
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In other news
- In the latest Culture Journal, queer poet Kristine Slentz invites us along as she shares readings from her new book in Indy.
- Haughville became home for many Slovenians in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This weekend, the Slovenian National Home will hold a celebration for the 33rd anniversary of Slovenian’s independence.
- Get on Board is like a job fair but for nonprofits. You can learn about more than 100 local organizations and find out how to volunteer or serve on a board. It’s happening June 25, so get the details here.
Today’s weather from WTHR
Temperatures are going to skyrocket into the mid 90s, the hottest day of the year so far! Lots of sun is expected with a very spotty pop-up shower in the afternoon.
— Matt Standridge, WTHR meteorologist
What’s going on around the city
- Friday, June 21: Indy Pride hosts a movie night starting at 7:30 p.m. at Tibbs Drive-In, 480 S. Tibbs Ave. For each ticket purchased, you can watch several movies — including “Inside Out 2” and “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” for one price. A portion of the ticket proceeds goes to Indy Pride. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children.
- Saturday, June 22: The third annual block party will be held at 11 a.m. at the Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Ave. The free event will feature food trucks, live music and vendors.
- Saturday, June 22: From 10 a.m. to noon, guests to Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, have an opportunity to meet the conservatory’s new naturalist, ask questions and share suggestions for the space. Free.
— Breanna Cooper, arts and culture reporter
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What else we’re reading today
- Axios Indianapolis: City officials are looking to a yearlong disparity study to answer several questions about the state of minority and women-owned businesses. The last study was conducted in 2019.
- NBC News: A bump stock is an accessory that helps shooters fire semi-automatic rifles faster. A man used one during the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, killing dozens and injuring hundreds more. The Trump administration banned their use because, while semi-automatic rifles are legal, federal law does not allow the use of fully automatic weapons. Fast forward to yesterday when the Republican-appointed majority on the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the ban on bump stocks — saying that the existing federal law should not also be interpreted to ban bump stocks.
Notes from our Documenters
Next week, we have four meetings on our schedule.
Today, we’re covering a special meeting about AES Indiana’s ongoing billing problems.
Tomorrow, we’re following the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission and the Indianapolis Animal Care Services Advisory Board.
Friday, we’ll be at the Indianapolis International Airport Authority Board.
What other meetings should we cover? Let me know.
— Ariana Beedie, community journalism director
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Reflections
If I’ve seen you in the last few days, then you’ve already heard me speak at length about this fascinating new research: Wild elephants seem to have names for each other! You can read about it on NPR’s website.
Nature continues to surprise and delight.
Ryan
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