The metro area which incudes Indianapolis, Carmel, and Anderson only made slight improvements in about half of the topics discussed in the report.

Construction began today on ramps that will elevate Keystone Avenue over 96th Street as part of the 96th Street Corridor Improvement Project in Carmel.

Carmel's Board of Zoning Appeals voted 3-2 in February to approve the Al Salam Foundation's proposal to construct the city's first mosque.

The insurance company plans to add more than 350 positions in its IT department and 1,000 in customer service and claims handling.

More than 200 stood to give public comment on the proposal. Few spoke in favor of the mosque at a meeting last month, but supporters were well represented at this meeting.

The Al Salam Foundation says it's conducting a traffic analysis, in response to concerns that the mosque would bring too much traffic to the neighborhood.

Anderson Mayor Thomas Broderick wants more information about the project's funding before offering support.

Josie McKay is one of just 52 educators from across the country to receive this distinction. The program recognizes educators who integrate digital media and resources into their classrooms.

The Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency says authorities on Sunday got dozens of calls about the smell of natural gas in Carmel-area homes and businesses.

Plans for the development including townhomes, offices, retail and a steakhouse.