July 29, 2025
Local advocate says not enough beds available to meet Trump homeless policy
Mary Morgan, with the area Heading Home effort, is critical of the Trump administration’s recent executive order that pushes for removal of people experiencing homelessness from public places.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2025
Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis' oval
Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2025
One group in northeast Indiana helps reduce recidivism through transportation program
More than a third of people released from prison in Indiana went back within three years. That's according to Indiana Department of Correction data. One northeast Indiana group aims to solve the problem by reducing barriers to transportation.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2025
Historic Fishers farmhouse to be deconstructed, portions preserved
The 164 year-old Flanagan-Kincaid House standing alongside I-69 will be deconstructed. The Fishers AgriPark will take over the space and reuse bricks from the historic building in a new project.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2025
USDA operations leave Washington D.C. for five new locations, Indianapolis is one of them
Indianapolis is one of five new hub locations announced for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Read MoreJuly 23, 2025
Horizon House and Goodwill announce merger, aim to increase resources
Two local nonprofits that serve Hoosiers at risk of homelessness announced a merger.
Read MoreJuly 23, 2025
Protestors gather at the War Memorial to speak out against Gaza conflict
Around 50 people met at the War Memorial downtown Tuesday night to protest the Israeli government and the ongoing war in Gaza.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2025
Grant program aims to improve safety for students walking, biking to school
Projects that improve safety and infrastructure for students who walk or bike to school may receive grant funding through the second round of the Safe Routes to School mini-grant program.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2025
Cookie Monster to serve as Grand Marshal at the Brickyard
Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster will be the Grand Marshall of this year’s Brickyard 400, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Read MoreJuly 21, 2025
Interview: Local nonprofit leader responds to recent high profile youth violence incidents
Many youth-focused nonprofits in Indianapolis are reacting to the recent uptick in gun violence incidents, WFYI’s Abriana Herron sat down with Brandon Randall to talk about the work he does with young people to address the root causes of violence through his organization Tru Colors.
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