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'Eyesore' apartment complex in Northeast Indy to be demolished. Here's what will replace it
Old jackets, strewn tires, a rusty pickup and trash line a vacant apartment complex in northeast Indianapolis. Courtyards at Roselawn Park has faced persistent issues with squatters, fires and disturbances since it was vacated. But the troubled complex has created issues for surrounding neighbors dating back at least a decade. ...
When will trash be picked up for the week of July 4, 2024? Check your service here
If you typically drag your bins to the curb on Thursday, things may be a little different this week due to the July 4th holiday. Trash will not be picked up in Indianapolis, Lawrence and Greenwood on July 4; or for Republic and Waste Management customers. It will be delayed one day. Beech Grove city trash pickup also will be delayed one day.
More questions than answers surround Indiana’s new execution drug
INDIANAPOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — After state officials announced last week that Indiana will resume executions for the first time in over a decade, secrecy largely shrouds the new drug, pentobarbital, acquired for the impending lethal injections. The one-drug method is a departure from the state’s protocol used since 1995, involving a series of three […]
Indiana Town Among ‘Most Difficult to Pronounce’ in the Nation
One Indiana town was recently named one of the most difficult to pronounce in the United States. Do you think you know what it is?. I'm sure that you have taken a little road trip in the past and have driven through some towns that greet you with their "Welcome to (insert town name here)" sign. The majority of these towns have pretty normal names. However, there are always some that you will see that will make you laugh out loud.
Homelessness increases slightly in Indianapolis, racial disparities persist
An annual census found 1,701 individuals experienced homelessness in Marion County on a single night in January, a five percent increase from last year. The number of unsheltered people dropped five percent, from 357 to 339 people. That’s still about three quarters higher than the number of unsheltered counted in...
New Indiana law requires home buyers to sign agreements with agents
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A new Indiana law makes changes to the home buying process in the Hoosier state. For many years, it's been standard for sellers to enter into formal listing agreements with real estate brokers. But now, prospective home buyers will also sign written agreements with brokers before purchasing a home.
Indiana welcomes 50 new US citizens ahead of the Fourth of July
People who had waited years to be able to call themselves American citizens packed the stage at Wolf Lake Pavilion in suburban Hammond, and their dream came true Wednesday. “It feels amazing—very great.” It’s wonderful to be a part of this country,” said Sukseir Ghag, a new US citizen. “So now I can say I’m from the United States; I’m American!”
New study explores the impact of environmental change on housing in Indiana
A new analysis examines how pressing environmental issues can impact housing throughout the state. One key finding is that historic policies such as redlining continue to haunt minority communities in Indiana. The report, from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, or FHCCI, looked at environmental concerns that neighborhoods are...
Analysis finds that Indiana’s housing affordability gap is growing
(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — The housing affordability gap for Indiana’s minimum wage workers grew according to the latest “Out of Reach” report, finding that those Hoosiers would need to work 122 hours per week to afford a Fair Market Rate two-bedroom apartment. “The new Out of Reach 2024 report finds that Indiana’s 2024 Housing Wage of […]
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