Public Affairs / March 20, 2026
New Indiana law could unlock $300M for child care vouchers
New funding could be coming to Indiana’s child care voucher program, but it likely will not be enough to cover the current waitlist.
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More Local News StoriesLocal News
March 19, 2026
New proposal imagines major changes for southern split of I-70 and I-65
The Rethink Coalition, a local nonprofit, released an extensive report that reimagines how specific stretches of highway could be redesigned to shrink their footprint and create space for new developments and parks.
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More Public Affairs StoriesPublic Affairs
March 20, 2026
Interview: Political science professor on Greg Ballard's run and the 'Lincoln Party'
Former Republican Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard recently announced plans to run for Indiana secretary of state. While he plans to run as an independent – he will also run under the banner of the newly named “Lincoln Party” in November.
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More Education StoriesEducation
March 14, 2026
Indianapolis Public Schools board seeks applicant for vacant District 2 seat
The Indianapolis Public Schools board is accepting applications for people interested in filling the vacant role of District 2 commissioner on the IPS school board.
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More Health StoriesHealth
March 19, 2026
Planned Parenthood to merge 3 Indianapolis health centers due to funding cuts
Planned Parenthood announced via its website that it will merge its Indianapolis health centers in early April.
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More Arts & Culture StoriesArts & Culture
March 18, 2026
Curt Cignetti to drive this year's Indy 500 Pace Car
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Cignetti will drive the honorary Pace Car for the “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”
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