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New program provides free parking to individuals living in their cars in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — A new program will provide free parking to homeless individuals in the Circle City living in their cars. Safe Park Indy introduced the new program, which began accepting new clients on Oct. 1, to provide free overnight parking for homeless individuals living out of their vehicles. According to a news release, the idea […]
'He can be a dog now and relax' | ISP K-9 Apache retires after years of loyal service
INDIANAPOLIS — A member of the Indiana State Police is hanging up his collar after years of loyal service. K-9 Apache had his final shift Tuesday. . Officers held a special ceremony for his retirement, with special treats and all, for a partner who has always answered the call.
Damar Village in Indianapolis celebrates completion
INDIANAPOLIS — Damar Village on the southwest side of Indianapolis is celebrating a milestone. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the supportive living community, designed for adults with autism, developmental and intellectual disabilities completed its final phase. Damar Services welcomed members of the community, staff and tenants for an afternoon of...
Doctors raise alarm as pneumonia cases spike in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — Doctors are sounding the alarm about rising pneumonia cases in Indianapolis. The state health department does not track the disease, but IU Health’s urgent care locations in Indianapolis reported a 200% increase in cases from the last month. “It’s above what we would expect,” said Dr. Ethan Blocher-Smith, a primary care physician. […]
Street racing crackdown in Indianapolis could cost drivers their cars with stiff penalties
The Indianapolis City-County Council Monday night unanimously passed an ordinance to increase penalties for street racing and car stunt events. Under Proposal 314, people who organize, promote or drive in a street racing event can be fined up to $1,000 for a first offense, and police will be able to impound participants'...
Vacant homes remain a big problem in Marion County eight years after Mayor Hogsett took office
INDIANAPOLIS — In 2017 the mayor stood in front of a rundown home in the Riverside neighborhood as it was being demolished. It came days after Hogsett, a relatively new mayor at the time, announced 2,000 homes would be revamped or demolished within two years. As of 2023, they've only demolished 341 of those 2,000 properties.
Frost Advisory kicks off Thursday morning in some local counties
Have a jacket and an ice scraper ready the next few mornings. A frost advisory is in effect for Butler, Armstrong, Indiana, Westmoreland, Fayette and Greene Counties as well as counties north towards Erie and in West Virginia. Another frost advisory is likely for Friday morning. Temperatures will warm up a bit during the day, however, highs will only be in the low 60s. Friday will be a bit warmer with highs in the upper 60s. It will be a 50-50 weekend as showers roll in Saturday night and Sunday. There will be some dry hours Sunday, but on and off showers will be possible with the more persistent rain to the north.
Hundreds of poll workers still needed in Marion County before Election Day
INDIANAPOLIS — Early voting has started in Indiana. In Marion County, more than 2,000 people have already cast their ballots in the past two days. They've all done that at the city-county building in downtown Indianapolis. Right now, it's the only place you can vote early in Marion County,...
New technology hopes to solve reckless driving along 38th Street
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Department of Public Works wants to improve a busy road on the north side. Homeowners on 38th Street said they can often hear the honking horns of near-miss crashes from reckless drivers along the road. That’s exactly what the city is looking into. “These are things that obviously aren’t picked up […]
IMPD: Shooting victim in critical condition after walking into Eskenazi Hospital
INDIANAPOLIS — A shooting victim who walked into Eskenazi Hospital Tuesday night is in critical condition. Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department were dispatched around 7:48 p.m. to 720 Eskenazi Avenue, the listed address for Eskenazi Hospital, after receiving a report of a walk-in person shot. IMPD said officers arrived at the hospital and […]
Meet Astrid, Valka and Ravdna | Indianapolis Zoo welcomes 3 new cheetahs
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo is welcoming a new face to the zoo — or should I say three new faces. Meet Astrid, Valka and Ravdna! The three sisters are now in the Cheetah Yard over in Plains, but they came from Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas.
Indiana Has Two of the Most Beautiful College Campuses in America
When it comes to jaw-dropping college campuses, Yardbarker’s list of the "Most Beautiful College Campuses in America" shines a spotlight on schools that aren’t just educational powerhouses, but are also architectural gems. As you might expect from a list like this, several Ivy League schools are included - but you will also find two Hoosier State higher education treasures listed among the elite!
City leaders cut ribbon for adult high school on southeast side
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — City leaders on Wednesday cut the ribbon on The Excel Center Southeast Adult High School. The new Excel Center inside Paul I. Miller School 114 provides educational options and opportunities for adults to earn a high school diploma, with specific outreach to justice-involved individuals. The school will expand their access to in-person […]
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