More than 16 living quarters in Central Indiana have been damaged after lightning struck an apartment complex and a house, then caused fires early Saturday morning.

The southwest quadrant of Monument Circle will close to vehicle traffic as Spark on the Circle takes over.

The Madam Walker Legacy center unveiled plans for a newly renovated outdoor rooftop venue on June 23 during the second annual Legacy Fest. The outdoor venue will be repurposed as an “economically viable and sustainable” concert and community gathering space as part of the soon-to-be-announced 2023 strategic plan, Kristian Little-Stricklen, president of the Madam Walker Legacy Center, told the Recorder.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced investments to improve streets, pedestrian safety and state funding for roads.

Indy Parks and Recreation offers summer swim lessons for pre-K-aged children, with scholarships for those living on lower incomes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death.

The historic restoration of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in downtown Indianapolis won a top statewide award – the 2023 Cook Cup for Outstanding Restoration.

Indianapolis’s Fourth of July plans are expanded this year, and include a new street festival along with the annual fireworks.

The $25 million grant is part of the Rebuilding America's Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE, program.

Indianapolis will remain under a severe weather risk coupled with an extreme heat index through Saturday night as thousands remain without power, the National Weather Service said. Officials are urging customers and residents to have emergency safety plans in place. Approximately 81,000 customers were affected by yesterday’s storms that produced high winds and lightning and more than 47,000 customers remain without power as of June 30.

Law enforcement announced measures to prevent violence in Broad Ripple this coming holiday weekend.