Newly signed legislation aims to avoid the so-called prison-to-homelessness pipeline for people who end up in Indianapolis after incarceration.

Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy died after being attacked in her Indianapolis home by a dog that also bit and wounded her 8-year-old son. Officials say 46-year-old Tamieka White was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday night shortly after Indianapolis police responded to her home on the city’s east side. She had been a deputy with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office since 2007. White's young son was also bitten in the dog attack. The Indianapolis Star reports that he is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries. Indianapolis police say the attacking dog charged at a responding officer, who fatally shot the animal.

The $21 million project will add a mile to the trail, and connect near westside neighborhoods to the downtown core. It’s the second expansion since it was completed ten years ago.

Indianapolis animal shelters are at capacity and offering discounted adoptions.

Lead contamination continues to be an issue in Indianapolis, though many people might not be aware of the risk it poses or how close it is to their own lives.

Preliminary numbers show four percent more Marion County residents voted this year in the primary election.

Indianapolis mayoral candidate Clif Marsiglio announced Friday he will step away from the race, choosing instead to back Democratic State Rep. Robin Shackleford’s bid for the seat.

Marion County residents will head to the polls to vote for new city-county councilor candidates in this year’s primary election on May 2.

Invest in Our Planet is this year’s theme for Earth Day. While solving climate crisis can sometimes be daunting, thinking globally and acting locally and taking small steps towards action can create big change.

The Pyramids on Indianapolis’ northwest side are undergoing renovations including updated lobbies, new fitness center and tenant lounge. The exterior will also be refreshed.