Articles tagged as: Mayor Joe Hogsett
April 10, 2022
Hundreds gather to honor victims of FedEx shooting as anniversary nears
More than 400 people sit on the ground inside the Sikh Satsang Gurdwara — a religious building for people of the Sikh faith — on the southside of Indianapolis on Sunday to honor the eight people who were killed in a shooting at theFedEx Ground Plainfield facility last year.
Read MoreApril 4, 2022
Indianapolis announces $5 million campaign for infrastructure improvements at MLK park
Indianapolis city leaders announced a $5 million campaign for needed infrastructure improvements at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Read MoreOctober 4, 2021
City leaders announce new round of violence reduction grants
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and the Office of Public Health and Safety announced another round of grants that aim to help community organizations reduce violence in the city.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2021
Public Safety Leaders Say Better Data, Focus On Mental Health Are Key to Reducing Violence
Indianapolis public safety officials gave an update Thursday on efforts to decrease violent crime. The presentation was ahead of next week’s city budget announcement.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2020
Phalen Students, School Leaders Seek Normalcy & Criticize Mayor In Wake Of Quadruple Homicide
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.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2019
IMPD Recruits Get Significant Pay Raise, As City Attempts To Grow Police Force
IMPD is also launching an incentive program that gives sworn merit officers up to $500 when they recruit a qualified candidate.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2019
Mayor Hogsett Announces New Mentorship Program
The new program aims to connect 100 community leaders with 500 high school seniors.
Read MoreMay 12, 2018
Activists Protest After Board Clears Officers Who Killed Aaron Bailey
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.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2017
Memorial Service Held For Indianapolis Homeless Population
A local group reports an estimated 12,000 people experienced homelessness in Indianapolis this year.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2017
Nonprofit Breaks Ground On Teachers' Village Project
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.
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