August 18, 2025
Interview: Local leader talks about work to prevent youth violence
Youth violence in Indianapolis recently received high profile local and statewide attention after a number of shootings involving teens. A conversation with a local non-profit leader on work to counter the root causes of violence.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2025
‘It’s a miracle’: Fountain Square homeless camp residents to get housing
People living in a homeless encampment in Fountain Square are next in line for housing through the city’s Streets to Home Indy project.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2025
Despite protests and threats, this rural community hosted its first Pride festival
Decatur’s first LGBTQ Pride festival drew a crowd of about 1,000 and also exposed deep divides in the small Indiana town over inclusion, identity, and faith.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2025
Billionaire Gayle Cook, co-founder of Cook companies, dies at 91
Gayle Cook died Sunday morning.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2025
Indiana Public Broadcasting wins national Murrow Award for Oregon Trail-style game
The Edward R. Murrow Awards are among the most respected journalism awards in broadcast and digital news.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2025
Safe Park Indy halts operations, hopes to return
For the past year, homeless people living in their cars were able to stay in one of three parking lots in Indianapolis through a program called Safe Park Indy. But now that pilot program is coming to a close, with organizers saying they do not have the resources to continue.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2025
Change of Republican council leadership in Indianapolis
Republicans on the Indianapolis City-County Council have chosen new leadership.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2025
Proposed plan would overhaul voting process in Hamilton County
A new plan would change how citizens of Hamilton County vote. The number of polling places would be cut in half, but residents would be able to cast their vote from any polling location in the county.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2025
Indianapolis mayor proposes record breaking $1.7 billion budget, trims to departments after property tax cuts
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett is proposing a new $1.7 billion dollar budget for 2026 — the largest to date — despite the expected decrease in funds from property taxes next year.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2025
The Patachou Foundation rebrands as ‘A Longer Table’
The Patachou Foundation unveiled a new name and a broader mission: A Longer Table.
The rebrand reflects the nonprofit’s growing focus on school cafeteria transformation, youth development and food equity.
Read MoreThe rebrand reflects the nonprofit’s growing focus on school cafeteria transformation, youth development and food equity.
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