New research married with techniques of the past is providing valuable data to a growing number of cities -- including one right here in Indiana.

Demonstrators gathered outside St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church Sunday to protest a now-suspended priest who called Black Lives Matter protesters maggots and parasites. Organizers hope to use the remarks to make change in Carmel.

Across the country, there have been shortages of COVID-19 tests. However, Carmel has taken an unusual step to keep residents safe. All city employees who deal directly with the public are being tested weekly -- even if they show no symptoms.

Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard is strongly urging all who are in public, to wear face coverings.

The order signed Wednesday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic prohibits unnecessary travel, closes all Carmel public playgrounds and advises work-out facilities to close. Banks will be allowed to stay open, but only with ATM and drive-thru services.

The Indianapolis suburb of Carmel is spending $64,000 to put its name on a U.S. 31 sign that's inside its city limits but welcomes drivers to the neighboring city of Westfield.

In response to a continuous shortage of bus drivers, some Carmel elementary teachers will take on the role of bus driver this fall.

The Carmel City Council reviewed an ordinance Monday night that would ban e-cigarette smoking in public places.

Carmel could become the first Indiana city to ban e-cigarette use in public places.

A similar state bill to increase the smoking age failed this year at the Statehouse.