Police say two people are dead following shootings that occurred late Saturday night amid violent protests in downtown Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Randal Taylor addressed protests that turned chaotic and violent Friday night.

A gathering of a few hundred people in downtown Indianapolis Friday that stretched from the afternoon until night ended in police officers releasing tear gas and shooting rubber bullets at the crowds.

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis announced plans Wednesday to continue its phased reopening with eight of its Marion County Centers.

The shots were fired into the Masjid-E-Noor mosque Sunday night, narrowly missing worshippers inside who had concluded a sunset prayer.

Indianapolis City officials announced plans Wednesday to reopen more places in Marion County. Starting Friday May 29, Indianapolis will begin parts of the state's stage three plan.

Indianapolis has kicked off a new program to provide free masks to anyone in Marion County.

Indianapolis recently announced plans to house people experiencing homelessness who are high risk for COVID-19. It's part of a three-pronged effort that also provides resources to encampments and assists shelter expansion.

Indianapolis visual artist and community organizer Gary Gee is well known for his creative outreach in the local arts community. WFYI's Jill Ditmire spoke with Gee about the tools he uses to help others stay positive.

Marion County mailed applications for absentee primary election ballots to more registered voters this year.