July 3, 2025
Shelby County first in Indiana to receive Bird Town designation
The designation from the Indiana Audubon Society shows the county's commitment to protect birds and their habitat as well as get the public involved.
Read MoreJuly 3, 2025
Thriving Nonprofits initiative identifies first cohort of organizations
The Indianapolis Office of Sustainability announced recipients of its new Thriving Nonprofits program, designed to help local nonprofits reduce operating costs by improving energy efficiency.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2025
More than $12 million acquired for Indianapolis affordable housing programs
Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership announced it has acquired more than $12 million in financing to support affordable housing initiatives.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2025
Sober Ride Indiana offers discounted Uber and Lyft rides during July 4 holiday weekend
The vouchers give $10 off the rides Thursday, July 3 through the early hours of Monday, July 7, and up to 1,000 free credits are available each day. They’re valid for rides that begin or end in Indianapolis or Fort Wayne between 5 p.m. and 3 a.m. on these days.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2025
Interview: Local political strategist talks about standing up for women and misconduct inside the Democratic party
It was last summer when sexual harassment allegations within the Hogsett administration surfaced. Since then, more people have come forward with stories of misconduct. Local Democratic political strategist Elise Shrock stood by and counseled people who came forward throughout these events.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2025
Previously unnamed company behind proposed Indy data center named in new documents
The name of the tech company behind a proposal to build a massive data center in Franklin Township has been hidden from the public. But new documents obtained by WFYI name the company behind the proposal.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2025
Bucks waiving Damian Lillard and signing Myles Turner, AP source says, in a free agency surprise
Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, who waived nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard to make the acquisition happen, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Read MoreJune 30, 2025
‘It’s going to be difficult’ Indianapolis plan to reduce traffic fatalities laid out
The Indianapolis Vision Zero Task Force has released an initial plan to make the city safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
Read MoreJune 27, 2025
Community questions new affordable housing project following a previous controversial project
A new proposed affordable housing project that would create 33 units received scrutiny from the community at a recent meeting.
Read MoreJune 27, 2025
WFYI, IPB receive multiple national awards from the Public Media Journalists Association
WFYI swept the Investigative Reporting awards and won best National Feature among other honors at this year’s Public Media Journalists Association conference.
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