August 14, 2025
Safe Park Indy halts operations, hopes to return
For the past year, homeless people living in their cars were able to stay in one of three parking lots in Indianapolis through a program called Safe Park Indy. But now that pilot program is coming to a close, with organizers saying they do not have the resources to continue.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2025
Change of Republican council leadership in Indianapolis
Republicans on the Indianapolis City-County Council have chosen new leadership.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2025
Proposed plan would overhaul voting process in Hamilton County
A new plan would change how citizens of Hamilton County vote. The number of polling places would be cut in half, but residents would be able to cast their vote from any polling location in the county.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2025
Indianapolis mayor proposes record breaking $1.7 billion budget, trims to departments after property tax cuts
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is proposing a new $1.7 billion dollar budget for 2026 — the largest to date — despite the expected decrease in funds from property taxes next year.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2025
The Patachou Foundation rebrands as ‘A Longer Table’
The Patachou Foundation unveiled a new name and a broader mission: A Longer Table.
The rebrand reflects the nonprofit’s growing focus on school cafeteria transformation, youth development and food equity.
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August 11, 2025
Fountain Square encampment closes as residents wait for housing
Some camp residents say that they have not been able to access housing assistance yet.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2025
Haggard announces 4th congressional district campaign
A House Republican will not be running again for his central Indiana seat in the 2026 elections, instead setting his sights on a higher office in Congress.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2025
Interview: Former city employee speaks out about alleged misconduct inside city government
WFYI's Jill Sheridan sat down with ex city employee De’Andre Baker, to talk about his experience of harassment and discrimination inside a city department.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2025
Go your own way: Michigan and New York Streets now flow in both directions
Officials celebrated the completed conversion of two Indianapolis streets from one-way to now two-way traffic on Friday morning. The changes made to Michigan Street and New York Street include new bike lanes, bus stops and reduced speed limits.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2025
Marion County officials say changing name of DEI committee doesn’t change the 'mission'
The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County changed the name of one of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committees this summer. The renamed committee is now called the Cultural Excellence Committee.
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