Indianapolis officials will close several blocks of Broad Ripple Avenue to motor vehicles on from midnight to 4 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in an effort to reduce violence there.

Map of Officer Perry Renn funeral procession route.

The Fort Wayne TinCaps, single-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, will wear uniforms featuring the latest pattern from Vera Bradley, the Fort Wayne company better known for its colorful, quilted handbags and accessories.

This year's Indiana State Fair will be serving alcohol for the first time in nearly 70 years.

Major Davis Jr., 25, has been charged with murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony, in the death of IMPD Officer Perry Renn.

A proposed reservoir would alter an aquatic system, but could provide water in times of need.

A panel of health care, emergency medical service, stress and public safety experts will join with members of the Indianapolis community to discuss the growing problem of heroin use and identify ways to combat it.

Part of the Indiana Black Expo’s Youth Leadership Summit this year is a new competition to encourage young people to do community service. The program is called #VisitDonateSmile and offers five $600 grants to help middle and high school students pay for and execute projects to make their neighborhoods better.

Funeral services for Officer Perry Renn will begin at 11 a.m., Friday at Banker's Life Fieldhouse.

Indianapolis' violent year has become more so with two holiday weekend shootings, including one that killed a decorated officer.