February 1, 2026
Buying your first home in Indiana? Here are some programs that might help
For Indiana residents buying their first home, there are several state and local programs designed to help with down payments, closing costs, and mortgage terms.
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Rent is going up in Indianapolis. Here's how it compares to other cities
Rental prices in Indianapolis have jumped over the past five years, leaving many Indianapolis families struggling to afford housing.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2026
Indianapolis faces a housing shortage. Why is it so hard to build more?
There is an estimated housing shortage of between 4 and 7 million homes across the country. Why is it so hard to build more in Indianapolis?
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Looking for a place to live with a criminal record in Indiana? This guide can help
A criminal record can limit access to housing long after a sentence ends. This guide points to where to find help.
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Why are Indiana's eviction rates some of the highest in the country? And who is impacted most?
Indianapolis renters face some of the highest eviction rates in the country, not only compared to other cities in Indiana, but to many major metros across the nation.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2026
Vigil remembers lives lost during immigration enforcement
The vigil, organized by the Marion County Young Democrats, was for people who have died or disappeared during immigration enforcement.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2026
Martin University's closure brings founder Boniface Hardin's vision for equity to an end
Last December, Martin University, Indiana’s only predominantly Black college, announced it would close. The school was founded by the late activist and Catholic priest Boniface Hardin, with a mission to serve students historically excluded from higher education.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2026
Bill to allow firing squads to carry out death sentences fails House vote
Lawmakers voted against a bill to allow death sentences to be carried out by firing squads. Many lawmakers indicated they opposed death sentences altogether.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2026
IMPD veteran Tanya Terry is Indianapolis' first female police chief
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett appointed Tanya Terry, a 27-year police veteran, as IMPD’s new Chief of Police.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2026
Arrests made in shooting of Tippecanoe County judge. One suspect was scheduled for trial in his courtroom
Five people have been formally charged with the shooting of Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer, including one suspect scheduled to stand trial in Meyer's own courtroom.
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