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Local News / December 23, 2025
For thousands of Indiana children with parents in prison, the holidays are hard. These groups help them connect
Indiana nonprofits are helping incarcerated and recently released parents reconnect with their children during the holiday season.
Public Affairs / December 23, 2025
Hunger advocates push Indiana to opt in to summer food benefits as deadline nears
The deadline for states to decide whether to participate in SUNBucks — a federal program that helps provide funds during the summer — is approaching, after Indiana opted out of the program last year.
Arts & Culture / December 18, 2025
Interview: Made Man Improv’s final act — Justin Bland on community, comedy and what’s next
Justin Bland is the creator and host of Made Man Improv, a popular improv comedy showcase based in Indianapolis. But after years of sold-out performances, Bland is ending the Made Man Improv series this month.
Education / December 23, 2025
A tutoring program says it improved Indianapolis reading scores. It’s only funded through this school year
Circle City Readers — an Indianapolis tutoring program to address K-3 grade literacy gaps at public schools — has improved reading for over 750 students since 2022, according to a new report from the Mayor’s Office of Education Innovation.
Health / December 22, 2025
Hospitals restrict visitors as flu cases rise
A directive sent out by the Marion County Public Health Department advised hospitals around Indianapolis to bar children and people with COVID or flu-like symptoms from visiting patients.
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