The Democrat announced his re-election bid during an event Wednesday night at the downtown Phoenix Theatre.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett went "off-script" with his speech at the event, says he will sign up to be part of the big brother mentorship program.

Bipartisan efforts around public safety and infrastructure helped get a unanimous vote from the council on a $1.2 billion city budget.

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.

Drug maker Eli Lilly and Co. sought a 10-year tax abatement in exchange for the company investing $159 million to boost its insulin manufacturing operations at its Indianapolis technical center.

The Create Indy fund includes two new grants for Indianapolis' arts districts and for emerging arts sectors.

The City-County Council heard Mayor Joe Hogsett's proposed 2019 budget and passed a resolution recognizing gun violence as a public health issue.

City officials say IMPD officers with a beat will receive daily briefings with fresh, data-driven information on criminal activity in their area.

City officials hope it attracts students to study, and start a career, in a city where a growing number of jobs require more than a high school diploma.

Pence had been expected to speak Thursday at an Indiana event promoting the Trump administration's tax plan, but that event has been postponed.