Local News / October 21, 2025
Shutdown impacts federal workers in Indiana, Gleaners reaches out with food
Gleaners Food Bank is setting up set-up food distribution systems to help federal workers who struggle during the shutdown..
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Local News
October 21, 2025
Interview: Local investigation reveals more misconduct inside city government
A joint investigation by Indy Star and Mirror Indy reveals Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration potentially overlooked conflicts of interest that were tied to more than $80 million in city-backed development deals.
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Indianapolis artist wins regional award for disabled creators, ‘through my artwork, I can do anything’
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13 spooky things to do from now until Oct. 31


Public Affairs
October 20, 2025
Indiana Black Caucus urges Republican lawmakers to fight back against redistricting push
Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus are calling on their Republican colleagues to fight back against a congressional redistricting push from the Trump administration.
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Federal shutdown could freeze SNAP benefits starting next week


Education
October 21, 2025
Lawyer for press group accuses IU of violating students' rights in sharply worded letter
A lawyer with the Reporters Committee for Freedom of Press, who's representing the co-editors of the Indiana Daily Student, sent a sharply worded letter to IU administrators accusing them of violating the students' First Amendment rights.
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Health
October 21, 2025
Federal shutdown could freeze SNAP benefits starting next week
Portage Township Trustee Jason Critchlow says SNAP recipients shouldn't wait until Nov. 1 to prepare to lose their benefits. He suggests keeping current on paperwork, trying to stretch food spending more this week, and reaching out to food pantries.
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Arts & Culture
October 21, 2025
Indianapolis artist wins regional award for disabled creators, ‘through my artwork, I can do anything’
Inside Johnson Simon’s studio at the Harrison Center in downtown Indianapolis, dozens of vibrant colored paintings line the walls.
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