August 28, 2025
Indianapolis teacher charged with possession of child sex abuse material
Once a prominent musician in New York City, Wachner was working as a teacher at Invent Learning Hub, a local charter school. Prosecutors have accused him of possessing sexual abuse imagery of young children.
Read MoreAugust 28, 2025
Martindale Brightwood celebrates new five-year quality of life plan
Martindale Brightwood's five-year plan focuses on issues like housing and infrastructure, arts and culture, economic development and environmental justice.
Read MoreAugust 28, 2025
A 13-year old girl was handcuffed by a sheriff's deputy in Irvington. Her mother wants answers
An Irvington mother is seeking answers after a Marion County Sheriff's deputy briefly handcuffed her 13-year-old daughter, prompting an internal review of the deputy’s actions.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2025
Interview: Violence prevention group navigates future after taking hit from mismanaged funds
WFYI sat down with the leader of TRU Colors, a local violence prevention group, after the nonprofit learned a chunk of grant funding was mismanaged through the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2025
30th Street Bridge could reopen this year. What’s taking so long?
DPW says the entire White River project will be complete by next summer.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2025
Indy residents tell regulators to reject higher bills from AES
And two strangers offered to pay one woman’s $2,000 electric bill.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2025
Elanco becomes the newest owners of the former GM Stamping plant site on Indianapolis west side
The state announced Monday it finalized the sale of the old GM Stamping Plant site to Elanco Animal Health for $27 million.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2025
How property tax cuts are affecting crime grants and immigration programs
Mayor Joe Hogsett asked most city departments to cut spending next year.
Read MoreAugust 23, 2025
Indianapolis modifies Fountain Square camp closure, placing residents in new housing initiative
The new initiative aims to house up to 350 people in the next 12 months and will provide supportive services to address chronic issues that can prevent people from accessing housing.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2025
IndyGo will increase fares in 2026. Some riders are unhappy with the change
The IndyGo Board of Directors voted unanimously this week to approve a fare rate hike - the first one in sixteen years. The move would increase a basic fare by one dollar starting in 2026, meaning a bus ride would cost $2.75.
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