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Drug busts like this one in Indianapolis in 2019 have been a standard strategy for law enforcement targeting dealers for decades. Research suggests the raids may be doing more harm than good.

Politicians want cop crackdowns on drug dealers. Experts say tough tactics cost lives

As fentanyl deaths surge, lawmakers want more drug busts and arrests. But new research found tough police tactics might increase overdoses and drug deaths in communities.

Ryan Newman (6) goes airborne after crashing into Corey LaJoie (32) during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Sunday's running of the race was postponed by rain.

Newman Awake, Speaking After Horrific Daytona 500 Crash

Roush Fenway Racing released an update Tuesday, about 20 hours after the South Bend native's car slammed into the wall at nearly 200 mph, flipped, got T-boned by another car, flipped several more times and skidded to a halt in flames.

Vice President Mike Pence, front center, stands during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Indianapolis.

Trump Defends Pence's NFL Protest Amid Claims It Was A Publicity Stunt

After an offended Vice President Pence walked out of a football game between the Colts and the San Francisco 49ers condemning kneeling players on Sunday, President Trump defended his actions.

Mike Starkey offloads soybeans from his combine as he harvests his crops in Brownsburg, Ind., Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.The United States is scheduled to slap tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports Monday, adding to the more than $50 billion worth that already face U.S. import taxes. China has vowed to counterpunch with tariffs on $60 billion in U.S. goods.

As Aid Checks Go Out, Farmers Worry Bailout Won't Be Enough

While support for President Donald Trump is near unwavering in the heartland, some growers say that with the November election nearing, such disappointing aid outcomes could potentially affect their vote.

Kazito Kalima is the founder of the Peace Center for Forgiveness & Reconciliation in Indianapolis. He came to Indiana on a basketball scholarship after his family was killed during the Rwandan genocide in 1994.

Why Getting Mental Health Care Can Be A Struggle For Refugees

Research shows the trauma refugees suffer before coming to the U.S., and the difficulties they face starting over in a new country, can cause anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.

Materials for teens and parents on pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections provided by Teen Health Mississippi are displayed Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Jackson, Miss. Many states are shifting their approach to sex education in K-12 schools with stricter regulations on when and what students learn about their bodies. It's a move that has further complicated and polarized sex education.

Stricter state laws are chipping away at sex education in K-12 schools

A dozen state or county agencies have parted ways with tens of thousands of dollars in federal grants meant to help monitor teenagers' sexual behaviors and try to lower rates of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

Democrat candidate Jared Evans, left, and Republican candidate Lisa G. Schmitz are running in District 17.

Meet the candidates for City-County Council District 17

Two candidates are running for Indianapolis City-County Council District 17: Democratic incumbent Jared Evans and Republican candidate Lisa Schmitz.

Briah Golder drums her passion into the next generation

Briah Golder is a percussionist from Indy. She recorded her first album at the age of 16. She is performing at Daptoberfest in Indianapolis at the Edna Martin Christian Center this Saturday, October 14. Besides sharing her gift with her fans, she is helping to teach other young people to embrace their own artistic gifts through a nonprofit called BRAVE. Briah Golder spoke to WFYI’s Ray Steel

Indianapolis Public Schools students at a commencement ceremony on June 9, 2015.

Once Common, Graduation Waivers Now A Last Resort At IPS

There are many roads to high school graduation but one -- a waiver from passing basic English and math exams, has drawn concern and criticism in recent years. In 2011, more than a quarter of Indianapolis Public School graduates were granted a waiver. But last school year, only 7 percent of IPS students had graduated with waivers -- a rate now slightly better than the state average. District leaders hope to chop that amount in half for the Class of 2015. WFYI education reporter Eric Weddle explains on how area school districts are focusing on individual student to ensure nearly all graduate without a waiver.

Shira Klane, a nurse practitioner who works in Planned Parenthood clinic across Minnesota, cleans an exam room in the Mankato clinic where she is working for the day to fill some vacancies.

Iowa's new abortion law could have ripple effects across the region

An Iowa law that bans abortion as early as six weeks of pregnancy is poised to go into effect next week. The law could have rippling affects on abortion care across the Midwest.

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