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Indianapolis-based poet and spoken word artist Too Black discusses The Pendleton 2: They Stood Up, which he co-directed. The documentary tells the story of the 1985 prison uprising at the Indiana State Reformatory, now the Pendleton Correctional Facility. Prison activists John “Balagoon” Cole and Christopher “Naeem” Trotter, known collectively as the Pendleton 2, were issued de facto life sentences for their role in the uprising.

Listen to an interview with the vocalist and actor Akili Ni Mali, one of four featured artists at Art & Soul, the Indy Arts Council’s annual celebration of Black artists in Central Indiana. Plus, hear a 2023 interview with neo soul vocalist Brandon Lott. Brandon is also a featured artist at Art & Soul 2025.

Hamilton County is hoping to reduce flooding by giving residents free sand bags. The Emergency Management Department and Sheriff's Officer are distributing them in anticipation of heavy rain starting, Thursday.

Today we revisit a few of the most interesting conversations we had this week, including discussions about growing divisions between school boards and parents, efforts to get farmers to promote the COVID-19 vaccine, and learn about the latest efforts around redistricting reform with a group of advocates.

Religious Freedom Restoration Act reactions continue.

The extra $300 will go to anyone who lost their job due to COVID-19 and was eligible for $100 or more of unemployment benefits between June 26 and Sept. 5. The program, called Lost Wages Assistance, was created through an executive order from President Donald Trump.

A number of measures passed by Indiana lawmakers during the 2023 session will impact Indianapolis and Marion County.

This year, Indiana Arts Commissions various grants are providing more than $3 million to eligible art organizations throughout the state. Its Arts Organization Support (AOS) grants are centered around equitable access and support for various arts organizations.

Legislators passed a law this year that allows them to call themselves into special session during a public emergency. Holcomb's lawsuit contends that power belongs, via the Indiana Constitution, solely to the governor.

Community members will be able to go to the local health department to get training on how to administer naloxone and receive a free dose.