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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.
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WFYI News NowBridge Rehab Nearly Complete, New Commission Leader Criticized, Sheriff Deputy Handcuffs Minor, Infrastructure Funding Approved, Historically Black Neighborhood Presents Improvement Plan
Residents may soon travel over a historic Indianapolis bridge again. Indiana Democrats are criticizing Governor Mike Braun’s appointment of Philip Clay as the…
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AES Indiana Could Raise Utility Prices, Mosaic Center Aims to Build Healthcare Workforce, Rally At the Statehouse Against Redistricting, Faith Leaders Hold Prayer Vigil For Immigrants
The utility company AES Indiana — formerly IPL — wants to raise prices. They're taking comments from the public before that might happen. Community leaders…
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Indiana Sells Old GM Stamping Plant, IPS Will Transfer Two Closed Schools To Charter Operators, Crime Prevention Program Could Lose Some Funding, Rural Pride Fest Held Despite Opposition
The sale of a key piece of Indianapolis real estate, owned by the State of Indiana, is now official. Indianapolis Public Schools will transfer two closed…
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Marion Co. Group Calls For More Resources For Recently Incarcerated, Rally Against ICE Use of Camp Atterbury, IN Sec. Of Ed. Oversees State’s Universities, BUTTER Art Fair Celebrates 5th Year
Indiana advocates say formerly incarcerated people need mental health and rehabilitation services to help them transition back into society. Rally against…
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IndyGo Approve Rate Hike, Two Arrests At Micah Beckwith Town Hall, IU Professors Try To Save Language Program, Indiana Fever Players Push For Reproductive Rights
The IndyGo Board of Directors voted last week to approve a rate hike - the first one in sixteen years. Two people were arrested following a town hall with Lt…
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FIESTA Indianapolis Canceled, Data Center Coming To Franklin Township, Sophie Cunningham Out For The Season, Pacers resign Rick Carlisle, Indy Officials Reverse Course on Encampment
The 44th annual FIESTA Indianapolis is canceled after a decision organizers say is meant to keep people safe. A massive data center campus is coming to…
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Local Bridge Makes List Of Endangered Landmarks, Push For Changes In How IPS Is Governed, IDOH Reminds Parents About Infant Sleep Safety, Non-Profits Counter Causes Of Youth Violence
A piece of Marion County history has landed on an annual list of the state’s most endangered landmarks. Parents and educators are pushing for major changes in…
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Local Initiative Honors Black History, A Vote On Franklin Township Data Center, GOP House Members Back Redistricting, East Side Intersection Overhauled, Crisis Response Unit Expansion
A local cultural initiative weaves together the stories, artwork and artifacts of Black Indianapolis’ residents to honor their history and identity. The…
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IMPD Chief Response To Hate Group March, Butler Launches Own Engineering Program, West Nile Virus In Ham Co, Drug Court Celebrates Graduates, Cuts to Therapy With Medicaid Changes
Indianapolis Police Chief Chris Bailey released a statement in response to a hate group that marched in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend. Butler…
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City Backtracks On Unhoused People Camp Closure, Lost Music from Indy Group Rapture, AES Customers Can Give Feedback On Rate Hike, Policymakers Keep Elementary Literacy Top Priority
The Office of Public Health and Safety appears to be reversing course on fully closing down a camp for unhoused people in Fountain Square. Long lost music from…
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New Republican Leadership on Indy Council, Partnership Gets More Girls Into Basketball, IN And TX Dems Gather In Chicago, Concern Between Telehealth Companies And Drug Manufacturers
Republicans on the Indianapolis City-County Council have chosen new leadership. A new partnership between Eli Lilly, the Indiana Fever and the YMCA of Greater…
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Safe Park Indy Program To End, State’s IREAD Passing Rate Increases, Hamilton County Changes Voting Plan, Harassment And Discrimination Inside An Indianapolis City Department
Safe Park Indy pilot program for homeless people living in their cars will end. The passing rate on Indiana’s third grade reading exam rebounded this year to…
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IMPD Increases Sobriety Checkpoints, New Curfew For Indy Teens, New PU Indy Student Center, Director Named For IN Office Of School Safety, Mayor Hogsett Proposes New $1.7B Budget
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says it will ramp up impaired driving enforcement in the days leading up to Labor Day. Indianapolis teens have…
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Two Indy Streets Converted to Two-Ways, Indy Gets Two Federally Backed Centers Studying Alzheimer’s, Patachou Foundation Changes Name, City Closes Camp for Unhoused People
Officials celebrated the conversion of two Indianapolis streets from one-way to now two-way traffic. Indianapolis will be home to one of two federally backed…
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Community Center Temporarily Closes, Next Steps After Harassment Investigation, Marion Co. DEI Committee Name Change, Braun Reappoints Purdue Trustees, State Fair Cheese Sculpture
A community center that serves more than 300 families on Indianapolis's northwest side will temporarily close its doors. The Indianapolis City-County Council…
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IMS Responds to “Speedway Slammer” Post, Lawsuits Against Eli Lilly, Ideas to Combat Youth Violence in Indy, Federal Funds Improve Energy Efficiency for Seniors, Veep Talks Redistricting
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem thanked Indiana Governor Mike Braun for expanding detention beds and dubbed the added space the “Speedway…
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State Fair Changes Rules for Minors Attending, $500 Billion in Federal Education Grants Released, Central Indiana Residents Take Transportation Survey, VP Vance Meets with Gov. Braun in Indy
The Indiana State Fair has changed rules related to minors attending the fair. The Trump administration is releasing five billion dollars in federal grant…
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Free Construction Training for Recently Incarcerated, Woman With Animal Cruelty Conviction Breaks Terms of Release, ICE Releases Purdue Student From Custody, IMPD Keeps Kids Safe
A local nonprofit launched a free construction training program Tuesday for recently incarcerated people. A woman with a prior animal cruelty conviction was…
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Indianapolis Public Library Get Changing Stations, Summer Break Comes to Close for Students, Beto O’Rourke Holds Indy Town Hall, Tariffs Put Tabletop Gaming Industry at Risk
Several branches of the Indianapolis Public Library are getting changing stations, designed to help people with mobility challenges use the restroom. Summer is…
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ILEARN Scores Show Deep Divides in Marion County, City Market Project Hit with Delays, EPA Moves to Undo Climate Change Finding, Investment in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Fewer than 3 in 10 Marion County public school students passed Indiana's latest ILEARN exam. An ambitious overhaul of the entire City Market block has hit a…
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Penske Entertainment Sale to FOX, Touring Rally Touts Benefits of Unions, Muncie Fifth-Grader Gets Grand Prize for History Competition, 2025 Indiana State Fair Kicks Off
Penske Entertainment has sold a one-third interest in the company to FOX. Dozens of workers and supporters rallied in Indianapolis Wednesday for the latest…
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Purdue and Gleaners Food Bank to Open Pharmacy, Concerns Over Eli Lilly and Pfizer Relationship, IU Researchers get Top Awards, Ground Breaking for New Subsidized Housing
A new charitable pharmacy project from Purdue University and Gleaners Food Bank will soon open to the public. A recent senate report raises concerns about…
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Damien Center Opens New Dental Clinic, At-Risk High School Student Program Ends, Todd Young and Other U.S. Senators Push for Fully Funded NIH, IN Revamping School Quality Grading System
A new affordable dental clinic is now open at the Damien Center. Indiana is ending a widely praised high school program aimed at keeping at-risk students on…
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Fountain Square Homeless Encampment Will Close, Indiana Housing Wage Gap Remains Large, Bubba Wallace Wins Brickyard 400, IU Indianapolis ASL Program Cut Due to State Budget Policy
A Fountain Square encampment for people experiencing homelessness will close next month. There is still a large gap between what it takes to afford an average…
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Cumberland Police Use New Technology, Indy Chosen for New USDA Hub, Indiana High Schoolers aren't Going Straight to College, Indy's Animal Care Agency Closer to Having New Leader
Cumberland Police have announced they are deploying a new tool to end vehicle chases safer. Indianapolis is one of five new hub locations announced for the…
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IPS gets Grant for Literacy Programs, Local Nonprofits Merge, Historic Fishers House to be Torn Down, Successful Fetal Spinal Surgery at Riley, Cookie Monster Grand Marshall at Brickyard 400
Indianapolis Public Schools is getting a 10.5 million dollar grant over the next five years to support the district’s literacy programs. Two local nonprofits…
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Pro-Palestinian Protestors Gather at War Memorial, School Attendance has Renewed Attention, Improved Safety for Students Who Walk or Bike to School, Period Packs for Those in Need
Around 50 people met at the Indiana War Memorial downtown Tuesday night to protest the Israeli government and the ongoing war in Gaza. The importance of school…
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Legendary Sports Editor Passes Away, Virtual Learning Program to Expand, Indiana Supreme Court Denies Todd Rokita's Request, Concern Over Indiana's Proposed Medicaid Cap on Therapy
Legendary sports editor Bob Hammel passed away Saturday night at 88 years old. Fort Wayne Community Schools' virtual learning program is expanding statewide…
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Caitlin Clark Likely Unavailable for Liberty Game, Anti-ICE Protest at U.S. Sen. Young's Office, Judge's Ruling on Union Schools Corporation, Addressing the Root Causes of Violence in Indy
Caitlin Clark is not expected to be available Tuesday night, when the Indiana Fever resume their season at the defending champion New York Liberty. Dozens…
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Federal Cuts Threaten Indiana's NPR and PBS Stations, WNBA All-Star Weekend, Letter Confirms Immigrant Detainee Plans at Camp Atterbury, Medicaid Data to be Shared with ICE
Indiana's local NPR and PBS stations face severe financial challenges after Congress eliminated federal support for public media. WNBA All-Star Weekend brought…
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U.S. Secretary of Education Praises Indiana for School Choice, Marion County ILEARN Results, New Safety Initiatives for Downtown Indy, City Council One Step Closer to Stricter Curfew Hours
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon praised Indiana as a national model for school choice and affordability during a visit to Purdue University. Marion…
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Sutherland Park Cemetery's New Owner, Indiana Cancer Center Could Lose Designation, Report Shows Neglect Around Toxic Coal Ash Laws, Indiana Lawmakers React to the State's Fiscal Year
A local cemetery in Indianapolis has a new owner with plans to provide more holistic, inclusive funeral services. Indiana's only comprehensive cancer center…
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IndyBar Foundation's Gift for Exodus Refugee, Indianapolis Public Schools District Expands Middle School Science and Math, Indiana's Financial Future, Rural Hospitals Brace for Cuts
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation announced it gifted $30,000 to Exodus Refugee, a nonprofit that helps refugees coming to Indiana. Indianapolis Public Schools…
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Breast Tissue Donation Drive for WNBA, How Indiana is Cutting $2 Billion from State Budget, Rally to Support Transgender Youth, Braun Cuts Programs for Low-Income and Minority Students
Hundreds of women donated breast tissue in Indianapolis over the weekend. The state of Indiana will close the books on its previous state budget Tuesday. State…
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Proposal to Extend Youth Curfew in Marion County, Potential Changes for Indiana Medicaid, Downtown Apartment Residents Sue Over Safety Concerns, Indiana Greenhouse Gas Plan Nixed
School leaders in Marion County are backing a proposal to extend youth curfew hours after two weekends of violence left five teenagers dead. Certain family…
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Back to School Community Resource Day, Abuse Investigation Program Could See Cuts, Braun Moves to Eliminate DEI in State Government, Indiana Plans to Grow Apprenticeship Programs
Families can get free school supplies, backpacks, immunizations and car seats this Saturday. A program that investigates instances of abuse against patients…
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Carlino Steps Away from Caucus, IPS Denies Bid by School Seeking Independence, Kokomo Woman Charged with Animal Neglect, Proof of Citizenship Required for Voter Registration
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Crista Carlino stepped away from the Democratic caucus following backlash she received after last month's meeting…
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Weekend Mass Shooting Update, Preschool Price Hikes in Marion County, Proposal to Extend Curfew for Young People, Experts Worry Federal Changes Could Unravel HIV Efforts
We're learning more about the teenagers allegedly involved in the mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis over the holiday weekend. Families in Marion County…
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Mission to Find Amelia Earhart’s Aircraft, Faith Leaders Protest Federal Spending Cuts, Report on Anti-Abortion Laws and Regulations, Advocacy Group Works to Increase Child Care Access
Purdue University announced it is sponsoring a mission to locate Amelia Earhart’s lost aircraft. Faith leaders held a funeral service for those they say are…
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Weekend Mass Shooting in Indy, Annual Naturalization Ceremony, Federal Education Grants Not Dispersed, Indiana 50501 & Indivisible Central Indiana hold picnic, HIV Cases on the Rise in Indy
A mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday left two teenagers dead and five others injured. Some of America’s newest citizens took the Oath of…
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Annual Fourth Fest, Fever Win Commissioner’s Cup, Tech Company Behind Data Center Proposal Named, Rideshare Vouchers for July 4th Weekend, Funding for Affordable Housing Initiatives
Indianapolis is celebrating Independence Day with the annual Fourth Fest downtown. The Indiana Fever are the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup champions. The name of the…
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Long-Closed IPS School Repurposed, IN Supreme Court Hears a Property Tax Case, Public College Degree Programs Shrinking, Governor Mike Braun Explores Tolling IN’s Interstate Highways
The long-closed John Marshall High school on the city’s far eastside will be repurposed. The Indiana Supreme Court heard a property tax case that could impact…
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Vision Zero Task Force Releases Initial Plan, Indiana DCS Reorganizes, Officials Seek to Execute Third Death Row Inmate, New Grant-Funded Site Opens for Mothers in Need of Breast Milk
The Indianapolis Vision Zero Task Force has released an initial plan to make the city safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. The Indiana Department of…
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Mural Unveiled at Fletcher Place Community Center, Proposal for Affordable Housing Project Receives Scrutiny, Wayne Township Superintendent to Retire, Arguments on Data Center
A new mural was installed at the Fletcher Place Community Center, painted in anticipation for the WNBA All-Star weekend. A proposed project to address…
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Turmoil Continues Among Indianapolis City-County Democrats, New Downtown Charter School to Open Next Fall, Healthy Food Initiative, Modest Growth for Private School Voucher Program
Turmoil among Indianapolis City-County Democrats continues following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in the mayor's office. A…
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Indiana's Lawsuits Against TikTok Move Forward, Bipartisan Support for Clean Energy in U.S. Senate, IU Could Lose Hundreds of Degree Programs, Concern Over Data Center on South Side
The state of Indiana's lawsuits against TikTok can move forward after the Indiana Supreme Court decided not to take on the social media company's appeals…
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Student Tobacco Use Continues to Decline, Two-Year Freeze on College Tuition Rates, Indiana Economy Holds Steady, Some Indiana Children May No Longer Qualify for Medicaid Services
Tobacco use among middle and high school students in Indiana continues to decline. College tuition rates for Indiana’s undergraduate students will be paused…
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Heat Advisory Extended for Central Indiana, Pacers Fans React to NBA Finals Loss, Parents Raise Concerns About Bus Rides and More at IPS, Housing Project for Adults Aging Out of Foster Care
A heat advisory for Central Indiana was extended until this Friday. The Indiana Pacers will have to continue their quest for an NBA Championship another year…
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New WNBA Legacy Project Mural Planned for Indy, Marion County Could Lose Local Dollars, Federal Proposal Could Impact Medicaid, IN Secretary of State Faces Scrutiny over Spending
A new mural is coming to the Fletcher Place Community Center in downtown Indy as part of the WNBA Legacy Project. Marion County school districts could soon…
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Indy Council Approves Funds for Sexual Misconduct Investigation, Indiana Pacers Win Game 6, IBLC Members Reflect on Juneteenth, Urban Farms Challenged by Funding Cuts
The Indianapolis City-County Council approved funds to pay law firm Fisher Philips the remaining money owed for an independent investigation into the handling…
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Pacers Fight to Survive in NBA Finals, Advancements Toward Environmentally-Friendly Future, Settlement with Purdue Pharma Over Role in Opioid Crisis, Potential Strike at Duke Energy
The Indiana Pacers will return to Indianapolis fighting to stay alive in the NBA Finals. The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability recently released its annual…
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Indiana Fever Beats New York Liberty, New Hotel Coming to Indy Airport, 'Food in Transit' Program Offers Free Produce in Indianapolis, Letter Calls for Gov. Braun to Address Housing Crisis
The Indiana Fever delivered the reigning WNBA champions the New York Liberty its first loss of the season on Saturday. A new hotel is coming to the…
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Indianapolis 'No Kings' Protest, Making Healthcare Accessible for Formerly Incarcerated People, Summer Meetings about Future of Public Schools, Interview with Lauren Roberts
Thousands gathered at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis over the weekend, part of the "No Kings" protests that took place nationwide. A new…
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Fishers Adds 1,000 Acres, Advanced Manufacturing Workers in High Demand, Indy's First Knozone Action Day of the Year, BP Puts Underground Carbon Emission Project on Hold
Fishers announced last week that nearly one thousand acres have been added to the city. Advanced manufacturing workers are in high demand across the state and…
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Third Councilor Calls for Hogsett to Resign, Lebanon Warehouse Expansion Could Create 700 Jobs, Keystone Group Buys Vacant Monument Circle Building, Indy's Plan to House 350 People
A third member of the Indianapolis City-County Council has called for Mayor Joe Hogsett to resign. The expansion of a manufacturing warehouse in Lebanon is…
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Sexual Harassment Investigation Eclipses Spending Package at Indy Council, Circle City Readers Funded Through December, Seawall Repairs Near Michigan City Plant, Travel Ban Protest
A $27 million spending package at the Indianapolis City-County Council's Monday meeting was overshadowed by the fallout from a sexual harassment investigation…
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Indiana Included in Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs, New Facility Helps Hoosiers with HIV, Transitional Housing Complex Reopens, Some IN Children Not Able to Join Preschool Program
Indiana is one of the states included in a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs. More people living with H-I-V in Indiana will have access to supportive services…
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Cap on Rentals Coming to Carmel, Impact from Trump Admin Rescinding Guidance on Emergency Abortions, Student Journalists Face Challenge at Purdue, Black Legislative Caucus
Carmel is the latest municipality to adopt restrictions on the number of rentals in neighborhoods. The Trump Administration recently rescinded guidance…
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Rep. André Carson's Camp Atterbury Concerns, Former Virtual Charter School Leader to Plead Guilty in $44M Fraud Case, A-to-F Letter Grades for Schools, IU Health Discrimination Lawsuit
U.S. Representative André Carson is seeking information on how an Indiana military base could potentially be used as an immigration detention center. A former…
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AES Indiana Requests Rate Increase, Indianapolis to Host 2028 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, Indy Tutoring Program in Jeopardy, What’s at Stake with Potential Major Medicaid Reforms?
Your power bill might go up over the next two years, if you're a Marion County resident. Indianapolis will be hosting the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials again in…