State and local officials gathered at Indianapolis International Airport Thursday to announce the Routes America conference will come to downtown Indianapolis in February 2020.

Merritt's first speech as a candidate focused primarily on three things - homelessness, crime, and grassroots support.

The Police Merit Board attracted attention last year when it voted against firing two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man.

WFYI's Matt Pelsor talks with ROW's Collective Impact Director Julie Rhodes, and Indy Convergence Executive Director Caitlin Negron about the plans.

Construction is underway on an Indianapolis project that aims to bring together the best, most creative thinkers in technology, advanced manufacturing and life sciences. It's called 16 Tech and will take 10 years to build out.

Food Compass and was created as part of a competition to address civic problems through technology.

IMPD Police Chief Bryan Roach says homicide clearance rates rose from 42 percent last year to 65 percent in 2018.

In a statement Merritt says the party needs a leader who can be "laser focused" on winning back the City-County Council and the Mayor's Office.

IMPD is focused on reducing gun violence, as the city is on pace to set a new record for criminal homicides this year.

While the organization's headquarters are in Indy, there were concerns its biggest event of the year might outgrow the city.