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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 […]
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...
New Poll: McCormick within ‘striking distance’ before November election
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — According to a recent poll conducted by the GBAO on behalf of the Democratic Governors Association, Jennifer McCormick, the Democratic candidate for Indiana governor, is shown to be “well within striking distance” before November’s general election. McCormick is facing U.S. Senator Mike Braun, R-Ind. in November’s gubernatorial race. Previous polls, including […]
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 […]
Tree Fall Causes 40-Hour Power Outage on City’s Northwest Side
INDIANAPOLIS — People living near Tarkington Park on the city’s northwest side say they were without power for almost 40 hours this weekend. The outage happened after a tree fell onto a power line, sparking a fire. Residents said they tried calling 911, but first responders never showed up because too many emergency calls came […] The post Tree Fall Causes 40-Hour Power Outage on City’s Northwest Side appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
BCSC responds to lawsuit over death of special education student
INDIANAPOLIS (The Republic) — Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. has formally responded to a civil lawsuit alleging negligence and discrimination over the death of a special education student last year — allegations that it denies. The lawsuit, filed in May in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis, alleges that staff failed to timely recognize that an intellectually […]
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...
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 […]
Indiana organization asking plane owners to offer up flights to ferry supplies to North Carolina
EDINBURGH, Ind. — A group of organized civilians in Indiana is calling for the help of local plane owners to assist with relief efforts in North Carolina. Based out of Edinburgh, the Civilian Crisis Response Team (CCRT) works to help people during their times of greatest needs. Right now, the greatest need is in North Carolina for the people who are trapped by historic floods after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the U.S.
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...
Harvest Nights returns to Newfields for fifth year
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Harvest Nights returns to The Garden at Newfields. For this annual tradition, the outdoor portion of the museum is decorated with thousands of gourds and pumpkins. The popular fall-themed festival is back for its fifth season, which kicked off on Sept. 28 for museum members and Sept. 29 for general admission. According […]
Perry Township School Board considers 2025 budget
INDIANAPOLIS — We got a first look at the 2025 budget for Perry Township Schools at a school board meeting Monday night. One focus of the financial plan is safety and security. The proposed budget covers everything from increasing teacher salaries to a bus replacement plan. Superintendent Patrick Spray...
Perry school board election: Who’s running and how to vote
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.This voter guide was co-published by Chalkbeat Indiana, Mirror Indy and WFYI as part of a partnership to increase coverage of township school districts in Marion County and cover the 2024 school board elections.Just three candidates are running for four open seats on the Metropolitan School District of Perry Township school board, including two incumbents, Emily Hartman and James Hernandez.But there is likely to be one new face on the board: Assuming that she receives at least one...
Indianapolis Foundation announces new plan focused on equity
The Indianapolis Foundation announced a five year strategic plan this week. The Equity Imperative 2030 plan seeks to improve equity in the city by focusing on four key issues: housing, economic equity, health, and the environment. The organization said its goal is to make Indianapolis the most inclusive and equitable...
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