Former Republican Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard recently announced plans to run for Indiana secretary of state. While he plans to run as an independent – he will also run under the banner of the newly named “Lincoln Party” in November.

Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announced Wednesday that his independent campaign for Indiana secretary of state will use a “Lincoln Party” label as part of an effort that could eventually establish a new political party in the state.

Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard will join the increasingly crowded race for Indiana Secretary of State.

Greg Ballard spent eight years as mayor of Indianapolis, and was the best known of the possible Republican candidates for Indiana's 5th Congressional District.

CEO of the IndyChamber Michael Huber says there are two realities in Indianapolis. One is a growing economy, the second is a reality of economic limitations.

Greg Ballard is ending eight years as Indianapolis mayor on Thursday, capping a period during which he oversaw the city's hosting of the 2012 Super Bowl while also struggling with persistent violent crime problems.

It's been a decade since Indianapolis put protections for gays and lesbians in its Human Rights Ordinance and city leaders are marking the anniversary as a way to put pressure on state politicians to extend the protections state-wide.

Dubbed "Film Indy", the program will streamline the process for acquiring filming permits and identifying possible set locations.

The recruits are the second wave of an initiative launched by Mayor Greg Ballard in January to add more than 100 new officers to IMPD.

Citing concerns from both the current mayor and his selected replacement, a city councilor will pull her proposed $30,000 raise for the position of Indianapolis mayor.