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Pro-Palestinian protest outside governor’s residence leads to 14 arrests
Fourteen people were arrested during a protest over the Israel-Hamas war Thursday morning outside Gov. Eric Holcomb’s residence in Indianapolis. A few dozen people joined the protest that set up in the middle of Meridian Street and blocked traffic during the morning commute. Chants of "Indiana you will see,...
State hopes summer SUN bucks will help feed low-income children while schools are closed
During summers when school is out and there are no daily school lunches, some Hoosier families face difficulty providing meals for their children. A new statewide program is giving these families extra state benefits to help. Called Indiana SUN bucks, eligible families will receive a one-time payment of $120 per...
Report: Indianapolis metro air still ranks high in particle pollution amounts
The Indianapolis metro area has decreased its rates of particle pollution only slightly since last year, according to a recent report from the American Lung Association. The 2024 “State of the Air” report from the American Lung Association ranked Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie as the 11th most polluted city for year-round particle pollution. Last year, the metro area ranked 10th.
Gen Z thinks Indianapolis’ vibe is OK, but there’s room for improvement
A new study examines Gen Z's perception and experience of Indianapolis — where the city is doing well and where it can do better. It was presented at a recent NEXTGEN Indy panel discussion on culture, tourism, livability and hospitality in the city. People in their 20’s, both locally...
Bus fire on Meridian Street disrupts traffic, two passengers injured
An Indianapolis IndyGo bus caught fire this morning at around 7:10 a.m. at the intersection of 38th and Meridian Streets, causing traffic disruptions on Meridian Street. According to fire department officials, initial calls reported a vehicle fire. Firefighters arrived on scene to find an IndyGo bus heavily engulfed in flames,...
Purdue launches pilot program with a grand vision — roads that charge electric vehicles wirelessly
Electric vehicles have long faced a question around adoption — where will drivers stop for the next charge?. Researchers at Purdue University have teamed up with the Indiana Department of Transportation to create a highway that could charge electric vehicles as they pass over it, removing any need to stop.
The body of a kayaker has been recovered after he vanished last week in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The body of one of two men who vanished last week when their kayaks capsized in Indianapolis was found Monday in the White River, authorities said. The body of Solomon Shirley, 22, of Indianapolis was recovered about 9:30 a.m. just south of the city's Michigan Street bridge after a passerby reported seeing a body in the river, said Lt. Angela Goldman, a state conservation officer.
Reentry Resource Fair aims to help formerly incarcerated people return to society
Keidrain Brewster was 17 when he went to prison. After spending 13 years at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, his life changed drastically. He returned home with no family in 2014 – his 16-year-old brother was killed and his mother died from a drug overdose while he was incarcerated.
Indiana housing stock at risk of corporate investment, according to national assessment
Indiana is at a higher risk of private, out-of-state companies buying up housing stock, according to a new national analysis. It also finds the trend may influence the affordable housing crisis in Indiana as the gap continues to grow. The Private Equity Risk Index assesses state policy to determine how...
Man who won primary election while charged with murder convicted on lesser charge
A central Indiana man who won a primary election for a township board position while charged with killing his estranged wife has been found guilty of the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter. A Boone County jury convicted Andrew Wilhoite, 41, of Lebanon on Thursday, local news outlets reported. Wilhoite was...
Citing last year's success, Indianapolis officials announce return of SPARK on the Circle
SPARK on the Circle is set to return to downtown Indianapolis in June. The program closes off parts of Monument Circle to vehicles, opening it to foot traffic for arts and culture events. The program launched in 2023 and welcomed some 78,000 visitors, according to data from Downtown Indy Inc.
"We have the power to change this reality." Youth-led group works to change narrative around gun violence
As more youth in Central Indiana become victims of gun violence, one group hopes to change the narrative around the issue across the country. WFYI’s Abriana Herron spoke with Paige Carter, an Indiana student and youth council member for Project Unloaded, to learn about the organization’s goals and its impact in the state.
After uptick in officer-involved shootings, IMPD to receive Department of Justice review
The city of Indianapolis has entered into an agreement with the Department of Justice to review the recent uptick in officer-involved shootings. The DOJ will look at data, policies, and practices instituted by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, or IMPD. In 2023 IMPD recorded 18 officer-involved shootings, the highest in...
New documentary from Indianapolis filmmaker explores solutions to homelessness
Documentarian Don Sawyer debuted his latest film this month, a search for solutions to homelessness around the country called Beyond the Bridge. It's a follow-up to his documentary Under the Bridge, which focused on Indianapolis. Reporter Ben Thorp sat down with Sawyer to discuss what he found around the country,...
All-girls research team captures eclipse for NASA
In between recording TikTok dances and playing board games, an all-girls research team took turns adjusting their telescope and other specialized equipment to capture images of the total eclipse on April 8. Their images were sent to NASA in real time and may be included in an upcoming IMAX film...
Indiana Civics Summit focuses on youth involvement in local politics, elections
The 2024 Indiana Civics Summit was held Thursday in Indianapolis, aiming to cultivate better civic engagement throughout the state. This is the second annual summit of its kind, hosted by the Indiana Bar Association, a statewide organization that works to increase accessibility to civic resources. A large focus of The...
"Not much was working right." Federal and local takeover of Indianapolis Housing Agency announced
A takeover of the Indianapolis Housing Agency is underway. The move comes after years of dysfunction and mismanagement at the agency responsible for providing affordable housing in Indianapolis. The City of Indianapolis and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Wednesday they had entered into a Cooperative Endeavor...
17-year-old to be charged as adult in connection with downtown mass shooting
A teenager will be charged as an adult after a mass shooting in downtown Indianapolis last weekend. Charges of criminal recklessness and dangerous firearm possession have been filed against 17-year-old King Dennis. The Marion County Prosecutor said Dennis will stand trial as an adult after shooting and injuring seven young...
Newsroom live blog: The 2024 total solar eclipse
Indianapolis is in the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse – officials expect over 100,000 people are here to see the rare celestial event with their own eyes (and a safe pair of eclipse glasses). Use this page to follow along with WFYI's news team throughout the...
Eclipse weather forecast points to clear skies in the Northeast and central US.
The Indianapolis National Weather Service 7-day forecast is here. Some who hope to witness Monday's total solar eclipse may see the sun obscured by clouds instead of by the moon. There's still some time for forecasts to change, but meteorologists predict that eclipse day storms could blanket parts of the...
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