New council member Dr. Carlos Perkins talks about the impact religion has on local politics and his priorities for his first year on the council.

The Indianapolis City County Council held its full monthly meeting Monday night.

The inaugural chancellor and executive vice president of Indiana University Indianapolis started work this month. Latha Ramchand talked to WFYI's Ben Thorp to discuss how she'll lead IU Indianapolis through its split with Purdue University, as IUPUI officially becomes two.

Sacred Places Indiana (SPI) awarded over $2 million in grants to help seven historic churches and congregations in Indiana to address repair needs with their buildings.