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With Indiana’s next execution just 11 weeks away, clemency request is next move
Amid a surge of executions being carried out across the country, Indiana’s first death row inmate in more than a decade is scheduled to meet the same fate before the end of the year, barring a final act of clemency at the discretion of Gov. Eric Holcomb. Joseph Corcoran, who killed four people in 1997, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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...
Helping Hand: Four local linemen head south to support hurricane relief efforts
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. (DAILY REPORTER) – Four linemen from NineStar Connect traveled to Georgia Thursday night to assist in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Brenden Box, Brandon French, Bryan Giddings and Justin Messer were among 40 lineworkers throughout the state who headed south to help restore power after the powerful storm, which made landfall overnight Thursday […]
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...
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 […]
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