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‘A national disaster’: NC couple with Indy ties describes Helene’s impact
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A western North Carolina couple on Monday said it will take years for their community to recover from the effects of Hurricane Helene. Libby and Ron McKinney, who have extended family in Indianapolis, live in Bakersville, N.C. It’s a small town in the Appalachian Mountains about 50 miles northeast of Asheville, near […]
Sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat event to be held at Garfield Park
INDIANAPOLIS — The Junior League of Indianapolis (JLI) and Ausome Indy are hosting its second sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat event. The free event will be hosted Sunday, Oct. 27 from 2-4 p.m. at Garfield Park. There will be festive-themed trunks, games and candy. The JLI said this event allows families to...
Frustration grows as power remains out for thousands in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Thousands of people were without power Monday following Friday’s storms. That’s nearly 72 hours without lights, air conditioning, or a way to cook food. As of 5 p.m. Monday, AES Indiana reported more than 3,200 customers were still waiting to get their lights back on. A neighborhood near 46th Street and Sherman […]
Power restored to thousands of Hoosiers after Hurricane Helene remnants move through Indiana, others still in the dark
INDIANAPOLIS — After three days in the dark, many AES Indiana customers have power. Remnants of Hurricane Helene knocked out power to thousands of Hoosiers early Friday evening. Aaron Jenkins and his wife got creative to pass the time, using things like a battery-operated light. "Three AA batteries and...
Indy’s lost Black neighborhood: How IUPUI displaced thousands
(MIRROR INDY) — Decades ago, Indiana Avenue was the center of Black cultural and economic life in the city. Known as Indianapolis’ Black Wall Street, the bustling corridor was surrounded by a predominantly Black neighborhood and bolstered by the Madam Walker Theatre and jazz clubs. Today, though, the area surrounding the Avenue is largely a […]
Purple Line information shared at meeting hosted by IndyGo
LAWRENCE, Indiana — Residents got the chance to ask questions about IndyGo's new Purple Line Monday. The rapid transit line extends more than 15 miles between Indianapolis and Lawrence. The route runs up Capitol Avenue, over to Meridian Street and up to 38th Street before heading up Post Road...
Ballot facts from the Marion County Election Board
INDIANAPOLIS (MIRROR INDY) — The Marion County Election Board discussed ballot ratification and the 2024 general election vote center plan at the September board meeting. Here is what Indy Documenters learned: Your ballot Confirming the 2024 election ballot Patrick Becker, director of elections said the ballot confirmation process began in January and is reviewed by […]
Central Indiana continuing to recover from Hurricane Helene remnants
INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 48 hours after heavy rain and winds came through central Indiana, many residents are still cleaning up. On the city's east side, near 16th Street and Shannon Avenue, a large tree has blocked the intersection. "When it hit the ground, it shook and you felt it...
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