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Trans-rights activists protest outside the House chamber at the Oklahoma Capitol in Oklahoma City before the 2023 State of the State address.

Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here's how they're preparing

Trump's campaign promised policies targeting the transgender community once he's in office. LGBTQ groups face fear, anxiety and uncertainty as they prep for an anticipated challenging four years.

Indianapolis artist Courtland Blade will display his new work at the First Friday July 2.

Painter Courtland Blade On How Indy's Racial Justice Protests Inspired New Work

WFYIs Jill Ditmire spoke with Indianapolis artist Courtland Blade about the inspiration for his recent paintings -- the Downtown protests and vigils in response to the death of George Floyd.

St. Joan of Arc Church's French Market has grown to be one of the most anticipated foodie festivals in Indianapolis.

How A Small Parish Social Turned Into One Of The Most Popular Foodie Festivals In Indianapolis

A wide variety of French food, art and music will tempt visitors to the 29th annual St. Joan of Arc Church French Market this weekend.

Broad Ripple High School closed last year to help balance the district's budget.

How A Charter School Bill May Affect Broad Ripple High School's Future

WFYI Education Desk reporter Carter Barrett spoke with Taylor Bennett about what the bill could mean for the future of the site.

Mind Trust CEO Discusses How Grants Might Shape Local Education Policy

The Indianapolis education reform group The Mind Trust last week announced it received $24 million in grant funds from three local groups.

Twelve million of the countrys most vulnerable patients are stuck navigating two separate insurance programs Medicare and Medicaid to get the care they need.

How millions of the country's poorest, sickest patients get trapped between Medicare and Medicaid

A bipartisan group of lawmakers agree: Medicare and Medicaid are failing 12 million of the country's most vulnerable patients.

Video Shows How Much Amy Beverland Elementary Principal Was Loved By Students, Staff

Amy Beverland Elementary School principal Susan Jordan died Tuesday after being struck by a bus at the school. A video produced by students last year shows the impact she made on students and staff members.

After every pedestrian traffic death, first responders will work with the city's Fatal Crash Review Team to analyze what happened and make recommendations about potential infrastructure improvements.

How Indianapolis' new road safety team intends to eliminate traffic deaths by 2035

Indianapolis officials started work on a decade-long project meant to make streets safer for bikers, pedestrians and drivers.

GM Posts $2.8B Profit, But Cautious Tone Sinks Share Price

The Detroit automaker made the strong profit despite a global shortage of computer chips that have forced it and other companies to temporarily close factories. Its plant in Fort Wayne is among three set to temporarily close next week due to the chip shortage.

United Auto Workers members walk in the Labor Day parade in Detroit, Sept. 2, 2019. The tentative contract agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union appears to be headed for defeat. The union hasn’t posted final vote totals yet, but workers at five large factories who finished voting in the past few days have turned down the four year and eight month deal by fairly large margins.

Vote on tentative contract with General Motors too close to call as more tallies are reported

Voting on a tentative contract agreement between General Motors and the United Auto Workers union that ended a six-week strike against the company appears too close to call after the latest tallies at several GM factories were announced Wednesday.

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