Teen violence is a lingering problem in Indianapolis. Recently, city and public safety officials met with the public on what can be done to help guide young people down a different path. Some have suggested more police, other ideas include making the teen curfew earlier. One organization launched a new campaign that costs nothing but time, but hopes to get major returns.

After 30 years in the Department and the last six leading it, Indianapolis Fire Chief Brian Sanford is stepping down. He announced the decision this week after disclosing he is battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's Disease. Sanford is moving on as the Chief of Staff for Department of Public Safety Director, Troy Riggs. He sat down with WFYI's Sam Klemet, who has this report.

Today is the 118th running of the Boston Marathon and the first since a terrorist attack killed three and injured hundreds a year ago. Some Indianapolis runners will be part of the race, and WFYI's Sam Klemet talked to them about the memories of last year and what is inspiring their return to Boston.

A year after the Boston Marathon bombing, Heather Abbott has adapted to life with her prostheses, including a blade for running and one that allows her to wear her favorite shoes.

Demi Clark was just feet from finishing the 2013 Boston Marathon when her life changed forever as a bomb went off next to the course. Now she's back for another go and a chance to inspire others.

Seventy-five years ago, Marian Anderson made history when she sang to crowd of 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial. The Daughters of the American Revolution had denied her the use of Constitution Hall.

The 5-foot-3 dynamo poured his uncanny energy into a lifetime of roles alongside Hollywood's biggest stars. Rooney, whose sunny portrayals of youth earned him an honorary Oscar, died Sunday.

Beginning with Nixon, he served three presidents in Cabinet-level positions and was regarded as a "hawkish and erudite" thinker on economics and national security. Schlesinger was 85.

Indianapolis will submit its preliminary bid to the NFL next month to host the 2018 Super Bowl. Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says the way the city hosted the game in 2012 positions it well.

A new biography of Stokely Carmichael traces his evolution from civil rights activist to an early proponent of the black power movement and international human rights advocate.