IMPD is also launching an incentive program that gives sworn merit officers up to $500 when they recruit a qualified candidate.

There will also be a resource fair at the Warren Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.

A Washington Township bus struck a tow truck and three parked cars before ending up against the side of Roberts Park United Methodist Church.

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.