The political landscape is shifting as Indianapolis’s south side grows more diverse
In Indianapolis, the southern Perry, Franklin and Decatur townships have grown and diversified. What does this mean for Democrats and Republicans?
Amelia Pak-Harvey, Indianapolis Star
Wayne Township Trustee Chuck Jones resigns, pleads guilty to conflict-of-interest charge
Wayne Township Trustee Chuck Jones is out of office after pleading guilty to conflict of interest.
Indiana special session on abortion, taxpayer refund pushed back to end of July
Republican lawmakers pushed back the start date to a special legislative session, initially set for July 6, that will address abortion restrictions.
Indianapolis won’t prosecute abortion cases if state outlaws procedure, prosecutor says
State and local Democrats pushed back against impending Republican legislation to restrict abortion following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
$175M redevelopment project of apartments, retail chosen for area near City Market
The $175 million project includes converting the existing “Gold Building” downtown into apartments and renovating a public pedestrian alley.
Gov. Eric Holcomb calls for special session to give $1 billion to Hoosiers amid inflation
Indiana residents could get another $225 payment from the state to combat inflation. The money comes from higher than expected state revenues.
Indianapolis city-county councilors approve pay raise, their first in more than 20 years
Indianapolis city-county councilors approved a nearly 173% pay increase for future councilors, the first raise since 2002.
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis pulls ‘Juneteenth watermelon salad’ from food court
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis pulled watermelon salad from its Juneteenth menu after facing criticism online.
Coroner identifies 44-year-old Indianapolis man killed on Dearborn Street
Police apprehended a suspect without incident less than five hours after the shooting, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says.
Friday night shootings in Indianapolis leave 2 people dead
Two people died overnight in separate shootings on the east side of Indianapolis.