Charter school operator Phalen Leadership Academies released an open letter to Mayor Joe Hogsett that accused him of failing miserably to protect families. Students say they feel abandoned by city officials.

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

The new program aims to connect 100 community leaders with 500 high school seniors.

Faith In Indiana, Black Lives Matter and other activists groups gathered at Monument Circle after a decision not to fire the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers who shot and killed Aaron Bailey.

A local group reports an estimated 12,000 people experienced homelessness in Indianapolis this year.

Near East Area Renewal plans to lead the development of 21 three-bedroom homes on the near east side of Indianapolis, all located near North Rural Street.

Funding the program will require City-County Council approval. The mayor says it would not impact the 2018 city budget.

A significant amount of spending in the new budget is focused on public safety and infrastructure.

Mayor Joe Hogsett visited one group near Tarkington Park, to hand out the checks.

The mayor announced partnerships with businesses in the hospitality, restaurant and food service industries to help hire 2,000 young people this summer.