Senate Bill 54 would have let the city merge three township fire departments with the Indianapolis Fire Department without township approval.
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Video: See inside the newly renovated Krannert Family and Aquatic Center on the west side
A $7 million renovation gave the park a new indoor pool, a new gym and other upgrades.
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Krannert Park Family and Aquatic Center to reopen on the west side
The park closed in May 2022 for a $7 million renovation.
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Indiana House committee OKs bill to further gut wetland protections
House Bill 1383 would weaken protections for some of the state’s highest quality wetlands, including dozens of acres in Marion County.
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Senator finds little support for fire department merger bill
A Senate committee delayed voting on Senate Bill 54, which targets how township fire departments merge with the Indianapolis Fire Department.
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A forced merger? Why 3 township fire departments oppose a new Senate bill
Senate Bill 54 would allow Indianapolis to force mergers with the Wayne, Decatur and Pike township fire departments. It’s being discussed even as Wayne considers a voluntary merger.
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A West Indy pizzeria has thrived for 40 years. It must be the sauce.
A West Indianapolis staple says a unique sauce and a focus on serving its neighborhood has helped it stay open.
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Development would destroy Franklin Township wetlands following erosion of state protections
The construction of warehouses near the Johnson County Line threatens to destroy a portion of the state’s few remaining high-quality wetlands.
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Westside coffee shop offers a taste of the timeless — and maybe a ghost
Deep in the heart of what was once Central State Hospital, the Mansion Society coffee shop is serving up an ‘eccentric and timeless’ experience.
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Drop it off, recycle it, feed it to the birds: What to do with your Christmas tree in Indianapolis
How to recycle or repurpose your trees after the holidays.
