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WFYI News Now
Hear the news you need to stay informed on your community with WFYI News Now. From the biggest stories of the day to new policy, research and events, this podcast keeps you connected to Central Indiana and statewide Indiana news. From WFYI's studios in Indianapolis, hosts Darian Benson and Abriana Herron bring you reporting from WFYI and IPB News journalists in 10 minutes or less every weekday.
Episodes
- WFYI News Now
Small Claims Court elections, Childcare funding debate, Indiana execution on track, Fort Wayne data center ordinances fail, Farm related deaths decline
It's Thursday, October 15. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Flood recovery assistance deadline, Farm Bureau priorities, IPS schools board endorsements, Purdue housing change in Indy, Interview with Secretary of State candidate Max Engling
It's Wednesday, October 14. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Former postal worker pleads guilty to check scheme, New building for innovation district, Heliport sale plan rejected, IN National Guard Texas deployment, Interview with Secretary of State candidate Beau Bayh
It's Tuesday, October 13. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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AG investigation into anti-Israeli sentiment, Indy data center committee, School board candidate arrested, Georgia Street Promenade opens, Interview with Secretary of State candidate Greg Ballard
It's Monday, October 12. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Election 2026: The Race for Indiana Secretary of State
It's Friday, October 9. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Secretary of State candidates debate, Bayh lands GOP State Senator endorsement, Voluntary intoxication laws, Quality of place initiative, 86th street median improvements, Interview with Marion County Sheriff candidate Kelvis Williams
It's Thursday, October 8. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Medicaid eligibility requirements issues, IPS could charge Innovation schools for services, Kentucky ICE detainee released, Franklin College gets large donation, Interview with Marion County Sheriff candidate Thomas Vaughn
It's Wednesday, October 7. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Early voting begins in Marion County, City-County Council meeting, Black license plate sales numbers, Fountain Square construction, Interview with Marion County Prosecutor candidate Ryan Mears
It's Tuesday, October 6. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Marion County election security, IPS financial troubles, Braun’s school safety tipline, Purdue Amelia Earhart expedition, Kurt Vonnegut banned books week, Interview with Marion Co. Prosecutor candidate Philip Foust
It's Monday, October 5. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Ballard wants secretary of state's office out of politics, Voter registration deadline, Pike school board voter guide, Record-breaking gift to Butler University, Latino Expo returns
It's Friday, October 2. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Braun extends gas tax holiday, Customers could pay higher AES rate, Vote centers coming to Hamilton County, Voter registration closes soon, Blind and deaf school hits construction milestone
It's Thursday, October 1. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Warren Township student bus accident, Voter registration deadline, Lawmakers meet about northern Indiana power outage, Indiana vies for Space Force HQ, West Street plan, Interview with U.S. House District 7 candidate James Sceniak
It's Wednesday, September 30. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org…
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Indiana economic development, Expungement cases on the rise, IN unemployment rate remains low, New housing on Indy’s northwest side, Indy Zoo loses accreditation, Interview with U.S House District 7 candidate Patrick McAuley
It's Tuesday, September 29. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Indiana signs agreement with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, FSSA work requirements, New state archives building opens, Indiana Fever make playoffs, Interview with U.S. House District 7 candidate Andre Carson
It's Monday, September 28. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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IMPD officers charged in flock misuse, Amazon Greenwood facility, Fight club teacher sentenced, 10th Street traffic project, Rokita IHSAA lawsuit, IN gets energy improvement funds, Interview with U.S. House candidate Cynthia Wirth
It's Friday, September 25. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Braun gives update on storm recovery, IURC investigates NIPSCO, Annual child injury deaths report, Flock camera misuse, Alleged abuse and neglect in psychiatric hospital chain
It's Thursday, September 24. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org…
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U.S. House passes data center energy bill, IPS teacher union reverses opposition to referendum, Riley expands mental health unit, Kids Dance Outreach, Spartz looks to keep U.S. House seat
It's Wednesday, September 23. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org…
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Gov. Braun launches cybersecurity pathway, Medicaid eligibility change, Trump admin postpones two coal plant closures, Richard Allen appeals case, Interview with U.S. House candidate J.D. Ford
It's Tuesday, September 22. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Indiana could take over coal permitting, Latest school vouchers data, Flood victims get SNAP benefits, Michigan City data center pause, Indianapolis parking day
It's Monday, September 21. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Legal debate around IPS dropping Enroll Indy, New IEDC president, Minor care case dismissed, Toll road money, La Plaza’s FIESTA, Interview with comedian Claressa Patton
It's Friday, September 18. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Voter bill of rights, ICE arrests confirmed, Indy approves major tax breaks for data center project, Muncie's mayor defends Flock cameras, Indiana's teacher of the year
It's Thursday, September 17. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org…
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Deregulatory push of environmental protections, Gas tax money reimbursements, Flood damage letters, Evictions report, Brownsburg lawsuit, Interview with Marion County Clerk Candidate Kate Sweeney Bell
It's Wednesday, September 16. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org…
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Judge misconduct allegations, Legal fight over coal plants, New IMPD North District HQ, Muncie Flock cameras, IU enrollment, Fever mural
It's Tuesday, September 15. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Storm recovery program, Hogsett extends waiver of permit fees for flood victims, Federal regulators urged to investigate NIPSCO, IPS Voter Guide, Fort Wayne data center
It's Monday, September 14. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Supreme Court declares primary winner in District 23, Supreme Court hears abortion ban challenge, Pike Township School Board letter, ISP ICE funding, IMPD arrest at council meeting Tippecanoe Latino Festival Cancelled
It's Friday, September 11. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Braun comments on increased ICE activity, Disaster relief events, IPS referendum, Pike Schools survey, Gateside by TSA PreCheck, Secretly Canadian
It's Thursday, September 10. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org…
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American Red Cross assess August storms, Some Hoosiers lose SNAP, Newly formed Lincoln Party, Some IN mosquitos test positive for West Nile, Pink Boxes provide women’s health products
It's Wednesday, September 9. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org…
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Indianapolis ICE activity and protests, Dr. Oz announces rebranded health insurance program, Gas tax holiday extended, IN Supreme to hear District 23 case, Sheriff Sues IDOC
It's Friday, September 4. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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ICE activity in Indy, IURC reconsiders AES rate hike, Rokita targets storm damage scams, Woman remains in ICE detention in Southern IN, Weather impacted State Fair attendance
It's Thursday, September 3. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Indiana ends hospital diversions, Senate democrats host listening sessions, IBLC on NIPSCO, Monroe County Sheriff and ICE, Unions in Indiana, Carmel Mayor on flood response
It's Wednesday, September 2. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org…
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FEMA pilot program fast tracks aid, State senator challenges ballot errors, Indiana’ fourth execution, IN seeing more tornadoes, Fort Wayne terminates Flock camera contract
It's Tuesday, September 1. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Miami Correctional weekend protests, Indy FEMA event, NIPSCO recovery help, Indiana’s sexual assault response, IBLC town hall, Women's prison partnership, IU midwifery care
It's Monday, August 31. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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FEMA disaster assistance, Storm recovery cost, Calls for NIPSCO investigation Northwest Indiana cleanup, Fort Wayne flock camera update, New Indy bike park
It's Friday, August 28. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Meta multi-state settlement, Power restored for majority of NW Indiana residents, IN approved for disaster declaration funding, ACLU Miami Correctional Facility lawsuits
It's Thursday, August 27. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Trump approves 'major disaster declaration' for Indiana counties, Miami Correctional vigil anniversary, Appeals on Wheels, Portage mayor talks storm recovery
It's Wednesday, August 26. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Braun calls for investigation into utility NIPSCO's storm response, Gary community event, Anderson recovery, Ravenswood donation hub, IPS election lawsuit, Deery Supreme Court date set
It's Tuesday, August 25. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Former IURC head settles in firing lawsuit, School choice vouchers, Charter school referendum funding, NIPSCO lawsuit, 211 help line post flood, Noblesville flood recovery, Commemorative Freedom 250 signs
It's Monday, August 24. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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IN Doctors can refer out-of-state abortion services, IBLC wants to sue over diversity program elimination, Rocky Ripple community post flood, Southeast IN sewage leak after flooding
It's Friday, August 21. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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New data centers temporarily banned in Marion County, Dam built in Carmel to prevent flooding damage, Attorneys challenge detention of Louisville woman, Street race celebrates country's 250th
It's Thursday, August 20. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Senate Republicans endorse Garten for pro tem, Senate race could head to IN Supreme Court, IMPD possible funding boost, Some people return home after floods, Indy warns of FEMA scams
It's Wednesday, August 19. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Indiana’s flood response, White River flows into quarry, Resources for Indianapolis flood victims, Medicaid waiver denials, Haitian Temporary Protected Status update
It's Tuesday, August 18. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Historic flooding hits Indianapolis and Hamilton County
It's Monday, August 17. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Indiana flood warnings and storm damage, IMPD officer alleged misuse of Flock camera, Deery raises questions on overturned primary win, IPEC Director salary, Chicago Bears site update
It's Friday, August 14. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Governor Braun assesses weather damage, Indiana head start, Reentry recycle force, UIndy suing IU, Cheese ladies sculpture
It's Thursday, August 13. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Severe storms hit Indiana, Build Indiana gas tax, ILEARN and IREAD results, Purdue Vonnegut Museum, IPS ballot challenge
It's Wednesday, August 12. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Recount flips primary result for District 23, Zay sues Braun over firing, January 6 lawsuit, Council overrides Hogett's veto on wheel tax, Data center moratorium, Agave death bloom
It's Tuesday, August 11. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Indy City-County Council meeting preview, Data center moratorium, Avian flu dashboard, IndyGo State Fair ride, Salmonella infections, NIPSCO asks feds to collect quarterly costs
It's Monday, August 10. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Indy Council Member Josh Bain IURC appointment, Rokita's Exodus blocked, Braun forest expansion, Indiana Fair preview, Hawaiian Steel Guitar Fest
It's Friday, August 7. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Braun continues gas tax holiday, CCDF voucher update, AG Rokita urges Congress to keep new hemp intoxication restrictions on schedule, Trans kids lost healthcare in Indiana
It's Thursday, August 6. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Housing affordability report, Gas Tax Holiday to expire, Synthetic drug threats, Teacher charged in fight club seeks plea deal, IURC’s Andy Zay fired
It's Wednesday, August 5. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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State Senator Chris Garten leader bid, Food insecurity report, Rockport coal plant, Clark County ICE payments, Library laptop program, Interview with Herbie Hancock
It's Tuesday, August 4. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Indiana’s competency evaluation system crisis, Bray not seeking reelection to lead IN Senate, Deportation rally and counter rally in Fisher s, Rokita sues Merrillville
It's Monday, August 3. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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IN expands access to GLP-1s for Medicaid, Deportation rally comes to Fishers, ILEARN results delay, 46th Street safety project, GenCon is back in Indy
It's Friday, July 31. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Engling responds to campaign contribution accusations, IN OIG stops publishing investigation summaries, Haitian TPS ends, Perry Schools program, Daniels hopes Purdue Indy grows, Firings at Indiana Historical Society
It's Thursday, July 30. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Morales shoots down effort to subpoena voters, Cyclosporiasis cases, Homelessness count, AES responds, Coal plant closings, Purdue TikTok ban
It's Wednesday, July 29. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Two IPS candidates' spots at risk, Wetlands program behind schedule, USDA Indy Hub, Flock cameras contract, Girls flag football closer to becoming varsity sport
It's Tuesday, July 28. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Braun joins data center pledge, Higher ed funding, Noblesville Road 37 project, Amelia Earhart expedition, Lawmakers question WNBA over Caitlin Clark altercations
It's Monday, July 27. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Braun appoints new utilities commissioner, Indy unemployment, Rural physician incentive grant, IPS candidate challenge, Indy airport solar
It's Friday, July 24. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Possible special session to keep gas tax holiday, Ballard approved for November ballot, IPEC has a new leader, Lindsey Graham cake controversy, National security hub expanding, Farm veterinary shortage
It's Thursday, July 23. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…
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Making childcare more accessible, Gas tax suspension, DNR rule changes, Pike Township director dispute, HUD director visit, Victory Field birthday
It's Wednesday, July 22. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and…