Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is laying out his spending plan for next year. He unveiled his 2015 budget Monday night at the City County Council meeting. He says it is balanced, comprehensive approach to addressing city needs, but some don't think it goes far enough, especially in hiring police.

Marion County Republicans are accusing former U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett of breaking a federal law, saying he started coordinating a campaign for Mayor of Indianapolis while he was still U.S. Attorney.

Marion County Republicans are alleging that former U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett violated federal campaign rules against political activity while serving in office.

President Obama announced the U.S is launching air strikes in Iraq to help bring peace to the region. The impact is being felt at the American Legion National Headquarters in Indianapolis and the national commander says he supports the action.

There have been more than 80 homicides in Indianapolis this year. Mayor Greg Ballard met with congressional leaders, downtown, Thursday to discuss his comprehensive safety plan that includes paying for more police and fund preschool for 1,300 children.

Former U.S. Attorney and Secretary of State Joe Hogsett started his new position with Indianapolis law firm Bose McKinney & Evans, Monday. The Democrat also plans to file an exploratory committee to run for Mayor of Indianapolis.

Amanda Banks announced Thursday she'll seek to keep her husband Jim's state Senate seat in the family when he's deployed to Afghanistan this fall.

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard spent Monday in Washington D.C participating in events as part of President Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper initiative. The effort is designed to help young men, specifically ones of color, stay on the right track and close opportunity gaps.

Marion County is required to count its absentee ballots at a central location. The mandate was handed down from the state legislature last year, but only applies to Marion County. Wednesday, Clerk Beth White outlined what that it meant for the county in May and what it means going forward

Speaking to the media Monday about the resignation of U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett, a friend and political ally, Bayh says he's not making a decision about running for governor right now.